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PDF Version of BQA 03-005 (PDF, 21 KB)

Date: March 18, 2003 -- BQA Memo 03-005

To: Home Health Agencies HHA - 02, Hospices  HSPCE - 03, Hospitals HOSP - 03, Certified Mental Health and AODA CMHA 01

FROM: Jane Walters, Chief, Health Services Section

Via: Susan Schroeder, Director, Bureau of Quality Assurance

The Health Services Section of BQA moved on February 3, 2003. The new direct mail address is: 2917 International Lane, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53704. While mail sent to P.O. Box 2969, Madison, WI 53701-2969 will be forwarded to the new address, delays may occur in the transfer of mail. Providers are encouraged to use the street address.

Hospitals are required to furnish patients with the name and address of BQA so that patients may file a complaint regarding alleged violations of the Medicare Conditions of Participation or of the State Administrative Code governing hospitals, Chapter HFS 124 (exit DHFS). Hospitals should amend information furnished to patients to reflect that the hospital complaint contact telephone number is now: (608) 243-2024.

The home health hot line number for HHA and hospice complaints has not changed. It remains 1-800-642-6552. HHAs and hospices may amend the street address given in the DHFS patient rights brochure, pending production of an updated DHFS patient rights brochure for home health and hospice clients.

E-mail addresses for HSS surveyors, licensing/certification specialists, managerial and support staff have not changed.

Complaints alleging noncompliance with regulations governing provision of mental health and AODA services that are enforced by the Program Certification Unit should continue to be directed to the regional licensing/certification specialists. A table for Program Certification Unit contacts follows:

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