Section DHS 94.07 - Least restrictive treatment and conditions(1) Except in the case of a patient who is admitted or transferred under s. 51.35(3) or 51.37, Stats., or under ch. 971 or 975, Stats., each patient shall be provided the least restrictive treatment and conditions which allow the maximum amount of personal and physical freedom in accordance with s. 51.61(1) (e), Stats., and this section.(2) No patient may be transferred to a setting which increases personal or physical restrictions unless the transfer is justified by documented treatment or security reasons or by a court order. Note: Refer to ss. 51.35(1) and 55.15, Stats., for transfer requirements in cases that are different from those covered under s. 51.61(1) (e), Stats.
(3) Inpatient and residential treatment facilities shall identify all patients ready for placement in less restrictive settings and shall, for each of these patients, notify the county department or the county social services department of the identified county of responsibility, as determined in accordance with s. 51.40, Stats., and shall also notify the patient's guardian and guardian ad litem, if any, and the court with jurisdiction over the patient's ch. 51 or 55, Stats., placement, if any, that the patient is ready for placement in a less restrictive setting. The county department or the county social services department shall then act in accordance with s. 51.61(1) (e), Stats., to place the patient in a less restrictive setting.(4) Inpatient and residential treatment facilities shall identify security measures in their policies and procedures and shall specify criteria for the use of each security-related procedure.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 94.07
Cr. Register, January, 1987, No. 373, eff. 2-1-87; am. (1), (3), renum. (5) to be HFS 94.24 (3) (i), Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96.