(1) The chief psychiatrist may conduct a clinical practice audit of a specified practice or matter related to the mental health services provided by one or more mental health service providers to identify systemic issues or trends that need to be addressed to improve the quality and safety of the mental health services being provided.
(2) The chief psychiatrist may conduct a clinical practice audit under this section—
(a) on his or her own initiative; or
(b) at the request of the Secretary.