Facilities Serving People with Developmental Disabilities: Memos and Publications
This page includes helpful resources related to facilities serving people with developmental disabilities (FDDs). Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:
- Policies for FDDs.
- Guidelines for FDDs managed by DQA.
- Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.
Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Publications
Select a link to learn more:
- Informal Dispute Resolution for Nursing Homes and FDDs, P-01856 (PDF) - Find information on informally resolving differences with citations issued by DQA.
- Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.
- Resident Relocation Manual - Find information about Wisconsin laws related to relocating residents.
- Medicare State Operations Manual (Appendix J Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) (PDF) - Find guidance for surveyors.
- Survey Guide: FDDs, P-63051 (PDF) - Find information on the survey process for FDDs in the state of Wisconsin.
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.
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Mailing address:Administrator’s OfficeDivision of Quality AssurancePO Box 2969Madison, WI 53701
Memo Number | Description | Issue Date | Attachments | Obsolete date |
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23-002 |
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update | |||
21-002 |
Notice and Requirements for Submitting Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information | |||
17-004 |
Notice of Mandatory Requirement to Submit Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information | |||
17-003 23-002 |
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update | |||
16-008 |
Centralized Reporting of Client/Patient/Resident Death Determination | |||
16-004 |
Guidance Reminder Regarding Handheld Devices and the Potential Misuse of Such Devices | |||
16-003 |
Reminder Nurse Aide Eligibility Requirements |