Hospice: Memos and Publications
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This page includes helpful resources related to hospices. Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:
- Policies for hospices.
- Guidelines for hospices managed by DQA.
- Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.
Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Publications
Select a link to learn more:
- Consumer Guide: Finding and Choosing a Hospice - Find a directory and survey results.
- Internet-Only Manuals - Find program issuances, day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
- Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.
- State Operations Manual - Find information from CMS to support state operations.
- State Operations Manual, Appendix M Guidance to Surveyors: Hospice (PDF) - Learn more about survey guidelines for hospice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-001 | Background Check Renewals for Entity Operators & Non-Client Residents | ||||
| 23-002 | Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update | ||||
| 21-008 | Prohibited Restraints and Restrictive Measures in Community-Based Programs and Facilities | ||||
| 21-002 | Notice and Requirements for Submitting Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information | ||||
| 20-003 | Wisconsin Hospices CMS 1135 Waiver Provisions and Governor Evers Emergency Order # 21 |