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DQA Memos

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) Numbered Memos deal with policies, information and interpretation of federal as well as state regulations and guidelines of the programs under DQA's jurisdiction. For an official paper copy of any numbered memo, email or write:

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Memo Number Description Issue Date Attachments Obsolete date
24-001
Behavioral Health Providers Non-Expiring Certificates
23-005
Waivers Requests for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers in Community Support Programs
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
23-001
CBRF: Requirements for Newly-Licensed Existing Structures
21-008
Prohibited Restraints and Restrictive Measures in Community-Based Programs and Facilities
21-006
Wisconsin Administrative Code s. DHS 132.42 (3) (a) Pre-employment Screening for Clinically Apparent Communicable Disease
21-007
Background Check and Misconduct Investigation Program for DHS 105.14 Adult Day Care Centers
21-005
Suspension of Advance Directives
21-004
DHS Requests Nursing Homes Join Hospitals in Wisconsin to Use the EMResource Bed Tracking System for Health Care Entities
21-003
Community Based Residential Facilities and Crisis Stabilization
21-002
Notice and Requirements for Submitting Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information
21-001
CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions – Acute Hospital Care at Home Program
20-010
Mental Health Day Treatment for Youth Certification
20-007
Wisconsin Home Health Agencies – CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions and Governor Evers Emergency Order # 21
20-004
Wisconsin Nursing Homes – CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions and Governor Evers Executive Order # 21
20-003
Wisconsin Hospices CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions and Governor Evers Emergency Order # 21
20-009
Licensure/Certification Application for Temporary Assisted Living Facility Expansion Units and Transfer Options during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency State
20-008
State Licensure Application for Temporary Nursing Facility Expansion Units and Transfer Options during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
20-006
Use of Remote Support Providers in Regulated Adult Family Homes
20-005
Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Temporarily Enrolling as a Hospital During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
20-002
CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions – Wisconsin Hospitals
20-001
State Licensure Application for Temporary Expansion Locations during Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19
18-001
Certification Process Change
Last revised April 13, 2023