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Community-Based Residential Facilities: Memos and Publications

This page includes helpful resources related to community-based residential facilities (CBRFs). Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:

  • CBRF policies.
  • Guidelines for CBRFs regulated by DQA.
  • Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.

Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Publications

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Memos

Memos from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

View our Memos Library to access a wealth of communications issued by DHS regarding policies and procedures and how they should be put into action.

DQA numbered memos

Select a link to view the memo. You can also view the list of all DQA Memos.

For an official paper copy of any numbered memo, email or write:

Memo Number Description Issue Date Attachments Obsolete date
23-004
Residential Crisis Stabilization Facilities Licensure/Certification
23-003
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures
23-002
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update
21-008
Prohibited Restraints and Restrictive Measures in Community-Based Programs and Facilities
21-003
Community Based Residential Facilities and Crisis Stabilization
21-002
Notice and Requirements for Submitting Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information
20-009
Licensure/Certification Application for Temporary Assisted Living Facility Expansion Units and Transfer Options during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency State
Last revised February 14, 2023