Section DHS 94.45 - Program coalitions(1) A group of programs may form a coalition to operate a combined grievance resolution system in order to share the costs of operating the system and to increase the independence and expertise of the individuals acting as client rights specialists.(2) The coalition may establish a common process for conducting program level reviews and for offering informal resolution services, or may identify specific variations of the process as it applies to each coalition member, so long as each variation complies with this subchapter.(3) The programs in the coalition may agree to share the costs of training existing staff to act as client rights specialists or may jointly contract with one or more private individuals to provide this service upon request for any member of the coalition.(4) A coalition shall operate in accordance with a written agreement signed by the member programs. The terms of the agreement shall provide for meeting the requirements of this subchapter in the operation of the grievance resolution system and for maintaining the impartiality of the client rights specialist.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 94.45
Cr. Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96.