Section DHS 61.44 - Special living arrangements servicesSpecial living arrangements may provide living quarters, meals and supportive services up to 24 hour per day for people in need of assistance in the areas of community and daily living but who require less care and supervision than is characteristic of individuals needing domiciliary or nursing home care. Special living arrangement services may be provided in foster homes, group foster homes, halfway houses, community based residential facilities, child welfare institutions, homes and apartments.
(1) PERSONNEL. Staff shall possess the personal qualities, skills and education necessary to meet the needs of the residents and comply with the appropriate sections of Wisconsin statutes, administrative codes and licensing rules.(2) PROGRAM. (a) Program requirements shall comply with appropriate sections of Wisconsin statutes, administrative codes and licensing rules.(b) The individual receiving special living arrangement services shall be employed or otherwise engaged away from the residential setting in accordance with the individual's service plan except in child welfare institutions.(c) When special living arrangements are provided on a respite basis they shall meet the requirements of this section.(d) Special living arrangement services shall be provided as recommended in the service plan.(e) Appointed staff supervising the special living arrangement shall send a written report to the case manager or his or her designee at least every 6 months. The report shall contain a statement on progress toward the goals of the service plan and the recommendations for change in the service plan.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 61.44
Cr. Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80.