Register September 2023 No. 813
Chapter DHS 61
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Subchapter I — General Provisions
DHS 61.02 General definitions.
DHS 61.021 Program element definitions.
DHS 61.022 Disability related definitions.
DHS 61.04 Administration.
DHS 61.05 Administrative personnel.
DHS 61.06 Program personnel.
DHS 61.07 Uniform cost reporting.
DHS 61.075 Use of telehealth.
DHS 61.08 Requirements for inservice and educational leave programs for personnel.
DHS 61.10 Eligibility for service.
DHS 61.12 Grievance procedure.
DHS 61.13 Client advocacy.
DHS 61.14 Affirmative action and civil rights compliance.
DHS 61.15 Continuity of care.
DHS 61.16 Volunteer services.
DHS 61.17 Religious services.
DHS 61.19 Program evaluation.
DHS 61.21 Reports required by the department.
DHS 61.22 Revision of standards.
DHS 61.23 Confidentiality of records.
DHS 61.24 Education/information.
Subchapter II — Community Developmental Disabilities Services
DHS 61.31 Information and referral services.
DHS 61.32 Follow-along services.
DHS 61.33 Diagnostic services.
DHS 61.34 Evaluation services.
DHS 61.35 Counseling services.
DHS 61.36 Education services.
DHS 61.37 Recreational services.
DHS 61.38 Training services.
DHS 61.39 Treatment services.
DHS 61.40 Sheltered employment and work activity services.
DHS 61.42 Personal care services.
DHS 61.43 Domiciliary care service.
DHS 61.44 Special living arrangements services.
DHS 61.45 Transportation services.
DHS 61.46 Protective services.
DHS 61.69 Duration of certification for community mental health programs.
DHS 61.695 Biennial report and fees for community mental health programs.
Subchapter IV — Community Mental Health Programs
DHS 61.70 Inpatient program - introduction and definitions.
DHS 61.71 Inpatient program standards.
DHS 61.72 Enforcement of inpatient program standards.
DHS 61.73 Other community program standards - introduction.
DHS 61.75 Day treatment program.
DHS 61.76 Rehabilitation program.
DHS 61.77 Consultation and education program.
DHS 61.78 Additional requirements for programs serving children and adolescents - introduction and personnel.
DHS 61.79 Children and adolescent inpatient program.
DHS 61.80 Children and adolescent outpatient program.
Subchapter V — Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic Standards
DHS 61.95 Procedures for approval.
DHS 61.96 Required personnel.
Ch. DHS 61 Note
Note: Chapter HSS 61 was renumbered chapter HFS 61 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, August, 1996, No. 488. Chapter HFS 61 was renumbered to chapter DHS 61 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register November 2008 No. 635.
DHS 61.01
DHS 61.01
Introduction. These are standards for a minimum level of services. They are intended to establish a basis to assure adequate services provided by boards and services provided by agencies under contract with the boards.
DHS 61.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1980, No. 289, eff. 2-1-80; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register November 2008 No. 635.
DHS 61.02
DHS 61.02
General definitions. The following definitions apply to all standards for community mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and other drug abuse services.
DHS 61.02(2)
(2) “Consultation" means providing assistance to a wide variety of local agencies and individuals. It includes indirect case consultation: the responding to specific requests of consultees to help resolve an individual case management problem or to improve the work function of the consultee. It includes problem related consultation: the providing of assistance to other human service agencies for educational purposes rather than individual case resolution. Consultation includes administrative and program consultation: the providing of assistance to local programs and government agencies in incorporating specific mental health, developmental disabilities and alcohol and other drug abuse principles into their programs.
DHS 61.02(3)
(3) “Department" means the department of health services.
DHS 61.02(4)
(4) “Education" means the provision of planned, structured learning experiences about a disability, its prevention, and work skills in the field. Education programs should be specifically designed to increase knowledge and to change attitudes and behavior. It includes public education and continuing education.
DHS 61.02(4)(a)
(a) Public education is the provision of planned learning experiences for specific lay or consumer groups and the general public. The learning experiences may be characterized by careful organization that includes development of appropriate goals and objectives. Public education may be accomplished through using generally accepted educational methods and materials.
