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
Select a link to learn more:
- CBRF Naloxone Administration, P-02091 (PDF) - Learn more about guidance for Naloxone use in CBRFs.
- Choosing an Assisted Living Facility, P-60579 - Learn how to select an assisted living facility, including CBRFs.
- Client Rights Office - Find forms and other information.
- Falls in Assisted Living Facilities, P-00994 (PDF) - Information on assessing fall risk, preventing falls, and more.
- Hospice CBRF Interface, P-00314 (PDF) - Learn about care coordination guidelines for hospice patients residing in CBRFs.
- Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in Assisted Living, P-03075 (PDF) - Read recommendations for quality care and the results of an online assessment survey.
- Reporting Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities, P-02007 (PDF)
- Resident Relocation Manual - Find information about Wisconsin laws related to relocating residents.
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:
- Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Mailing address
DQA Administrator's Office201 E. Washington Ave., Room E300Madison, WI 53703
| Memo number | Title | Issue date Sort ascending | Discontinued date | Attachments | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-002 | Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures | ||||
| 25-001 | Background Check Renewals for Entity Operators & Non-Client Residents | ||||
| 23-004 | Residential Crisis Stabilization Facilities Licensure/Certification | ||||
| 23-003 | Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures |
Replaced by: 25-002 |
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| 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 |