Hospice
Hospices are agencies that provide care to terminally ill patients. These patients have a life expectancy of 6-12 months. This care can be provided in the person's home. At times, this care is given elsewhere, such as in a nursing home, community based residential facility, or other location.
Finding and choosing a hospice
Contact us
For questions regarding hospice, contact the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA):
- Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Call 608-266-8481.
Additional contacts
Compliance history
Life safety code consultant (inpatient and residential)
David Soens, 608-220-0521
Nurse consultant
Kelly Nelson, 920-428-0096
Pharmacy consultant
Douglas Englebert, 608-266-5388
State licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification
Lisa Imhof, 608-266-2702
Survey inspection process
Kelly Terrab, 608-266-0269
Sara Schmidt, 608-261-6752
Fire reporting
All fires in a licensed facility in Wisconsin must be reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) within 72 hours. To report a fire, complete and submit the Health Care Facility Fire Report, F-62500.
For questions regarding fire reporting, contact DQA Fire Authority:
- Email dhsdqaplanreview@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
- Call 608-266-8016.
Additional information is provided in DQA numbered memo 23-002 (PDF).