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Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance

WisconsinregulationWisconsin Department of Health Services· effective 1984-06-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The advisory group shall document all meetings by dated minutes [DHS 133.05(2)(b)3.].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 2The governing body shall adopt governing policies in the form of by-laws, charter, written policies, or other official means [DHS 133.05(1)(a)].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 3The agency shall establish a professional advisory group of at least one practicing physician and one registered nurse plus appropriate representation from other professional disciplines; a majority of members shall be neither owners nor employees of the agency [DHS 133.05(2)(a)].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 4The governing body shall adopt a statement detailing the services to be provided [DHS 133.05(1)(b)].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 5The advisory group shall annually review and make recommendations to the governing body concerning scope of services, admission and discharge policies, medical supervision and plans of care, emergency care, clinical records, personnel qualifications, and program evaluation [DHS 133.05(2)(b)1.].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 6The governing body shall oversee the management of the agency, appoint an administrator, and provide for a qualified substitute administrator to act in the administrator's absence [DHS 133.05(1)(c)-(e)].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 7The advisory group shall meet at least annually to advise the agency on professional issues, participate in program evaluation, and assist in maintaining liaison with other community health care providers [DHS 133.05(2)(b)2.].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)
  • 8Each home health agency shall have a governing body [DHS 133.05(1)].(Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 133.05 — Governance)

Applies to: personal care

Requires each home health agency to have a governing body that adopts governing policies, oversees management, and appoints an administrator (and a qualified substitute). Also requires a professional advisory group including a physician and registered nurse (majority non-owners/non-employees) that reviews services and policies annually. Framework topic: Governance & Administration.

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