Residential Care Apartment Complexes: Memos and Publications

This page includes helpful resources related to residential care apartment complexes (RCACs). Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:

• RCAC policies.
• Guidelines for RCACs regulated by DQA.
• Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.

Questions? Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Publications

Select a link to learn more:

• Falls in Assisted Living Facilities, P-00994 (PDF) - Learn about recommendations for assessing, preventing, reducing, and responding to resident falls.
• 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) - Use this reference to determine when statutes and codes require you to report certain incidents.

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.
• Mailing address:
  Administrator's Office
  Division of Quality Assurance
  PO Box 2969
  Madison, WI 53701