… Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) Numbered Memos for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Treatment Programs are documents that deal with policies, information and interpretation of …

… with health care providers, counties, tribes, and other stakeholders, Wisconsin will cover the treatment for substance use disorder in a residential setting for members of most of its Medicaid programs beginning February 1. The treatment offered uses a “whole patient” approach that is clinically effective, reduces overdoses … Services offered in the residential setting under this benefit include: assessment and treatment planning, counseling, medication management, case management, peer support, and …

… , which includes a visualization showing the rate of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths per 100,000 among individuals who are fully vaccinated versus individuals who are not … positive for COVID-19 more than 2 weeks after their completed vaccine dose series are called breakthrough infections . The not fully vaccinated population includes all Wisconsin residents … full immunity.  DHS has also made two other data updates this week. The COVID-19 cases and deaths by county and census tract, municipality, school district, and zip code have been updated …

… In Wisconsin, the state licenses and regulates certain end stage renal disease treatment facilities (based on 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 494 ). There’s a directory … called end stage kidney disease. It’s a type of permanent kidney failure that requires regular treatment for the kidneys. Dialysis treatment is often provided two to three times per week for people with end stage renal disease. …

… Controllers Association (NTCA) have released “Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of U.S. Health-Care Personnel: Recommendations from NTCA and CDC, 2019,” published in …

… workers regarding: 1. Changes to Administrative Code Chapter DCF 202 – Vehicle Alarms 2. Creation of Administrative Code Chapter DCF 12 – Caregiver Background Checks 3. New Background …

… international comparability in the classification of disease, including reporting causes of death on the death certificate. Titles for each cause of death and the exact diseases included in each cause … was implemented for deaths that occurred in 1999 and thereafter. ICD revisions can create breaks in the comparability of trend data for some causes of death, when classification and …

… Mental Health Institute on Madison’s north side opened the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) in a house in downtown Madison, marking the beginning of the world’s first community-based mental health treatment service. This work revolutionized approaches to care and supports for people with … to thousands of people here and around the world. They are innovators with the courage to do things differently when the status quo isn’t working. We also are proud of the accomplishments of …

… Because the current outbreaks of HAV are predominantly impacting communities with identifiable risk factors, … targeted efforts to vaccinate high-risk individuals could substantially reduce the risk of HAV outbreaks in the state. Emergency departments are a critically important partner for providing …

… The free COVID-19 treatment telehealth program will not close with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency … to be offered to Wisconsinites at no charge through December 2023. Securing COVID-19 antiviral treatment pills has never been easier with your choice of meeting with a clinician either virtually with a computer or smart device or by phone. Read more about the COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth program below. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, antiviral treatments such …

… has awarded $10 million to three organizations for construction of spaces designed to provide treatment and recovery support services for women. “Women with opioid use disorder have unique … projects include: Arbor Place, $4,910,000 This project will establish the first residential treatment facility in western Wisconsin open to supporting pregnant women and mothers. It serve … in 2025. Meta House, $4,910,000 This project will add space to an existing residential treatment program in southeastern Wisconsin open to all women that currently has a wait list for …

… Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Infection Prevention and Infrastructure Matching Grant – RFA closed on April 25, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has established a matching funds program that allows skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other types of long-term … size of materials, or the brand of materials. See this example application for reference. For things such as staff bonuses or rate increases, please provide the number of proposed staff, …

… Wisconsin since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first case to result in a death. DHS will not be disclosing any additional patient information to protect privacy and out … transmission in all 72 counties. As COVID-19 continues to cause illness, hospitalizations, and death in our communities, we urge all Wisconsinites to take steps to protect themselves against … your child is showing any emergency warning signs of MIS-C, such as lingering fever, trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake up or stay …

… of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites planning or returning from spring break travels to take simple public health precautions to prevent illness. Although overall … to quarantine . Are awaiting COVID-19 test results. For those yet to take their spring break trip, mask wearing is still required on all forms of U.S. public transportation. …

… international comparability in the classification of disease, including reporting causes of death on the death certificate. Titles for each cause of death and the exact diseases included in each cause are revised periodically to incorporate …