Wis. Admin. Code DHS § DHS 89.53

Current through December 30, 2024
Section DHS 89.53 - Certification procedures
(1) APPLICATION. A facility shall apply to the department to initiate the certification process. The application shall be in writing and shall include the following:
(a) A completed application form provided by the department.
(b) Approvals, permits or other documentation that the residential care apartment complex is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local licensing, building, zoning and environmental statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(c) Any other documentation requested by the department to determine whether the applicant complies with this chapter.

Note: To obtain a copy of the application form, contact the Bureau of Quality Assurance, Division of Disability and Elder Services, P.O. Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707. Phone: 608-266-0120.

(2) REVIEW, APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE.
(a) The department shall review the completed application form and supporting documents and may conduct on-site visits of the facility to determine if the facility meets the definition of residential care apartment complex and the requirements of this chapter.
(b) If the requirements of this chapter are met, the department shall certify the facility as a residential care apartment complex.
(c) If the requirements of this chapter are not met, the applicant shall be issued a notice of denial. The department may deny certification for any applicant whose residential care apartment complex registration or certification has previously been revoked or who has a record of violating applicable statutes and regulations of the United States or of this or any other state in the operation of a residential or health care facility, or in any other health or human service related activity.
(d) The department shall issue the certification or notice of denial within 70 days after receiving the complete application and supporting documentation and completing the site visit. A notice of denial shall give the reasons for the denial and shall notify the applicant that the decision may be appealed under s. DHS 89.59.
(e) Certification shall be issued only for the residential care apartment complex location, owner and operator identified in the application and is not transferable to another facility, owner or operator.
(3) CERTIFICATION FEE. There shall be an annual fee for certification in an amount determined by the department. A facility's certification shall lapse if the fee is not paid within a period of time established by the department. A residential care apartment complex operated by the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King shall be exempt from the fee.
(4) RENEWAL.
(a) The initial certification of a residential care apartment complex shall be effective for up to 12 months and renewals shall be effective for up to 36 months.
(b) Certification shall be renewed if the owner or operator continues to comply with the provisions of this chapter, submits an application for renewal at least 30 days before the certification expires and pays the required certification fee. If an application for renewal is denied, the owner or operator shall be given written notice of the denial which shall include the reasons for denial and notice of opportunity to appeal the decision under s. DHS 89.59.
(c) The licensee shall provide, in a format approved by the department, information required by the department to assess the facility's compliance with s. 55.14, Stats., relating to involuntary administration of psychotropic medication to a tenant.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 89.53

Cr. Register, February, 1997, No. 494, eff. 3-1-97; am. Register, November, 1998, No. 515, eff. 12-1-98; CR 07-042: cr. (4) (c) Register October 2007 No. 622, eff. 11-1-07.