Community-Based Residential Facilities: Memos and Publications
This page includes helpful resources related to community-based residential facilities (CBRFs). Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:
- CBRF policies.
- Guidelines for CBRFs regulated by DQA.
- Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.
Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Publications
Select a link to learn more:
- CBRF – Naloxone Administration, P-02091 (PDF) - Learn more about guidance for Naloxone use in CBRFs.
- Choosing an Assisted Living Facility, P-60579 - Learn how to select an assisted living facility, including CBRFs.
- Client Rights Office - Find forms and other information.
- Falls in Assisted Living Facilities, P-00994 (PDF) - Information on assessing fall risk, preventing falls, and more.
- Hospice – CBRF Interface, P-00314 (PDF) - Learn about care coordination guidelines for hospice patients residing in CBRFs.
- Online License and Certification Continuations via e-Renewal, P-01731 (PDF) - Understand reports, licenses, and certifications required by the Bureau of Assisted Living.
- Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in Assisted Living, P-03075 (PDF) - Read recommendations for quality care and the results of an online assessment survey.
- Reporting Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities, P-02007 (PDF)
- Resident Relocation Manual - Find information about Wisconsin laws related to relocating residents.
Memos
Memos from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
View our Memos Library to access a wealth of communications issued by DHS regarding policies and procedures and how they should be put into action.
DQA numbered memos
Select a link to view the memo. You can also view the list of all DQA Memos.
For an official paper copy of any numbered memo, email or write:
- Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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Mailing address:Administrator's OfficeDivision of Quality AssurancePO Box 2969Madison, WI 53701
| Memo Number | Description | Issue Date | Attachments | Obsolete date |
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23-004 |
Residential Crisis Stabilization Facilities Licensure/Certification | |||
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23-003 |
Construction Requirements for New 'Class-C' CBRF Structures | |||
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23-002 |
Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update | |||
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21-008 |
Prohibited Restraints and Restrictive Measures in Community-Based Programs and Facilities | |||
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21-003 |
Community Based Residential Facilities and Crisis Stabilization | |||
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21-002 |
Notice and Requirements for Submitting Four-Year Renewal of Licensee Background Check Information | |||
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20-009 |
Licensure/Certification Application for Temporary Assisted Living Facility Expansion Units and Transfer Options during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency State |