The Wisconsin Caregiver Program Manual Available
On-Line
PDF Version of BQA 00-057
(PDF, 11 KB)
Date: August 4, 2000 -- DSL-BQA-00-057
From: Donna Cochems, Chief, Caregiver Regulation and Investigation Section
via: Susan Schroeder, Director, Bureau of Quality Assurance
The purpose of this memo is to notify entities that the Bureau of Quality Assurance
(BQA) has developed a user-friendly on-line manual for entities regulated by BQA. The
Wisconsin
Caregiver Program Manual provides detailed information about the Caregiver Law as it
relates to BQA regulated entities.
While the Wisconsin Caregiver Law applies to all entities regulated by the Department
of Health and Family Services (DHFS), the manual focuses on entities regulated by BQA and
is designed to provide clear policy and procedure direction for these entities. It is
intended to assist entity owners, employees, staffing agencies and nonclient residents in
understanding their roles and responsibilities under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. You will
find the manual at: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/caregiver/publications/CgvrProgMan.htm
The manual contains the most up-to-date information, based on s.50.065, Stats. (exit
DHFS) and Chapters HFS 12
and 13 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, in an easy to understand format. It
includes the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
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Chapter 2 – Employee Background Check Process
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Chapter 3 – Entity Owner & Nonclient Resident Background Check Process
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Chapter 4 – Findings, Convictions & Limitations
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Chapter 5 – The Rehabilitation Review Process
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Chapter 6 – Misconduct Reporting & Investigations
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Appendix I – Caregiver Program Forms
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Appendix II – State Repository Contact Information
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Appendix III – Offenses Affecting Caregiver Eligibility
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Appendix IV – Caregiver Program Regulations
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Appendix V – Other Programs
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Appendix VI – Suggested Resources
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Appendix VII – Acronyms and Terminology
The on-line manual will not be distributed in hard copy but you may wish to print a
copy for your use. The manual will be reviewed frequently and kept up-to-date so be sure
to check the website for updates.
Website Access
The DHFS website has a new look. To find information on the Wisconsin Caregiver
Program, please go to www.dhfs.state.wi.us,
click on "Licensing" and then on "Caregiver Program (including background
checks)". This will take you to the Caregiver Program site where you will find the
manual, forms, rules and regulations and contact information for the Wisconsin Caregiver
Program. You can access the Caregiver Program site directly at: www.dhfs.state.wi.us/caregiver/index.htm
Contact Information
The Caregiver Regulation and Investigation Section (CRIS) of BQA is now available by
e-mail, as well as by phone.
Be sure to include the underscore between words (i.e., Caregiver_Intake).
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