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  • WISH: Underlying Cause of Death - 50 Categories

    … Underlying Cause of Death - 50 Categories Broad Cause ICD-10 Code ICD-9 Code Salmonella infections A01-A02 002-003 …
    • Updated on July 05, 2020.
  • WISH: Definitions - Violent Death Module

    … Division of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Blunt instrument: A mechanism of death resulting from being struck or crushed by blunt instruments such as a club or bat. County … included in the module reflect deaths that occurred in Wisconsin. Drowning: A mechanism of death resulting from submersion in water or other liquid. Fall: A mechanism of death resulting from a fall, push, or jump from a high place. Firearm: A device that launches a …
    • Updated on July 06, 2020.
  • Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System

    … Deaths were included in the Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System if the following criteria were met: Manner of death was suicide, homicide, legal intervention, terrorism, unintentional firearm, or of undetermined intent; and Cause of death (underlying or contributing) was coded as one or more of the following ICD-10 external …
    • Updated on July 06, 2020.
  • OBVI: Current Glaucoma Treatment Modalities

    … physicians identify glaucoma "suspects" and refer for sight saving (not sight restoration) treatment. Medical assistance in referring is critical because the disease, in many instances, … be noted also that individuals with myopia are more inclined than others to contract glaucoma. Treatment Modalities In the normal eye, aqueous humor circulates freely through the anterior and … longer adequate. Pressure rises in the eye, causing damage to the optic nerve. Three different treatment modalities are prescribed, each depending on how far the disease has progressed. Drops …
    • Updated on October 15, 2021.
  • Washington County Benefit Specialist Contacts

    … Disability Benefit Specialist (Ages 18-59 with a disability) ADRC of Washington County 333 E. Washington St., Suite 1000 West Bend, WI 53095 Phone: 877-306-3030 Email: adrc@co.washington.wi.us Elder Benefit Specialist (Age 60 or older) ADRC of Washington County 333 E. …
    • Updated on April 09, 2021.
  • MMHI: Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center

    … The Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center (MJTC) is a secure mental health treatment facility. It opened in 1995 to serve boys who do not respond to the rehabilitation … typically don't respond well in such an environment. The premise of the MJTC approach is that treatment should do more than just provide youth with challenging behaviors and serious mental …
    • Updated on February 08, 2023.
  • COVID-19: Wisconsin Cases and Deaths

    … Wastewater Monitoring We examine the number of reported confirmed and probable cases and deaths to understand the spread and effect of COVID-19. Please use the latest version of Google … day when a case or death was first reported, rather than affecting the current daily cases or deaths. The new historical data file behind this improved method is available for download in the … the definition of confirmed and are not included in the number of confirmed cases. COVID-19 Deaths: Unless otherwise specified, COVID-19 deaths reported on the DHS website are deaths among …
    • Updated on May 31, 2023.
  • Regulations: Reporting of Client/Patient/Resident Death

    … Reporting requirements Under Wisconsin statutes, a program or facility must report the death of a client/patient/resident to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) if there is cause to believe that the death was related to: The use of a physical restraint or seclusion. The use of one or more … suspected suicide. Report within 24 hours DHS must receive notification within 24 hours of the death or learning of the death of a client/patient/resident. Complete the form To notify DHS, …
    • Updated on March 07, 2023.
  • Client Rights: Admitting Minors to Outpatient Treatment

    … for children to receive outpatient developmental disability, mental health, or substance use treatment. We provide guidance below on these rules. This is not legal advice. Can a child receive outpatient treatment without a parent’s or legal guardian’s consent? A child can receive outpatient alcohol … to review the parent’s or guardian’s refusal to consent. The petition must contain the same things required for the review by the mental health review officer. If the child refused consent, …
    • Updated on April 04, 2022.
  • MMHI: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

    … The Program of Assertive Community Treatment or PACT uses a team approach to provide comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support. The model of care is designed for people that have a very … 24-hour staffing with professionals from multiple specialties to provide intensive care and treatment. Staff supported PACT participants in their homes, on the job, and in social settings. …
    • Updated on November 20, 2022.
  • Infection Prevention Breach Notification and Support

    … The Department of Health Services reminds health care providers that infection control breaches with the potential to expose patients to blood or bodily fluids may result in citations …
    • Updated on November 29, 2022.
  • Substance Use: Drug Overdose Deaths Dashboard

    … View the dashboard to see rates and trends on drug-related deaths in Wisconsin. The data includes information on deaths related to opioids, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Filter the dashboard data by drug, location, or other demographic information.  Wisconsin Drug Overdose Deaths
    • Updated on November 13, 2022.
  • Mental Health Treatment Programs: Certification Information

    … or Recertification in the table below for application information for each mental health treatment program.  Certification may be required prior to an entity receiving reimbursement … Drug Abuse (AODA) information, visit AODA Programs: Certification Information . Mental Health Treatment Programs Wis. Admin. Code Chapter/Section Program Certification Type DHS 34 Mental … Assurance, Behavior Health Certification Section at 608-261-0656. DHS 40 Mental Health Day Treatment Services for Children Initial Certification Recertification DHS 50 Mental Health, Youth …
    • Updated on January 27, 2023.
  • Mental Health Treatment Programs: Provider Information

    … Division of Quality Assurance Information Certification information for Mental Health Treatment programs e-SOD/e-POC Provider Information Survey Guide: AODA and Mental Health Program … (PDF) List of Wisconsin individuals certified for third-party billing for mental health treatment (PDF) These are counselors and other professionals who have completed the necessary …
    • Updated on March 21, 2023.
  • Youth Day Treatment for Mental Health

    … Mental health day treatment services for youth are meant to relieve behavioral and emotional challenges. They … happen in a non-residential setting, meaning youth don’t stay the night. Mental health day treatment provider locations Use the map to find a day treatment provider near you. Contact the provider to learn more about their program.  Day …
    • Updated on November 13, 2022.
  • WISH: Violent Death Module – Related Links

    … of Health Services Injury Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin National Violent Death Reporting System Wisconsin Deaths (annual report) Each year mortality data for the … the number and rate of deaths overall and by age, sex, and cause. The source of data is death certificates. …
    • Updated on May 07, 2021.
  • National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)

    … 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, in 2018. NVDRS uses a multisource approach (i.e., death certificates, coroner/medical examiner reports, law enforcement records, and crime … Using information from all of these sources, data abstractors in each state assign a manner of death (i.e., suicide, homicide, unintentional firearm deaths, legal interventions, and … International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) code for underlying cause of death (UCOD), circumstances contributing to the death, and characteristics of the death, …
    • Updated on November 15, 2022.
Last revised June 2, 2023