DHS 83.10(1)(a)(a) The transferor shall notify the department within 30 days before the final change of ownership of a CBRF and shall include the name and contact information of the transferee.
DHS 83.10(1)(b)
(b) The transferor remains responsible for the operation of the CBRF until the department issues a license to the transferee, unless the CBRF voluntarily closes, and relocates all residents.
DHS 83.10(1)(c)
(c) The transferor shall disclose to the transferee any existing department waiver, variance or outstanding deficiencies. The transferee shall apply for continuation of any existing waivers or variances, if necessary.
DHS 83.10(1)(e)
(e) The transferor shall remain liable for all forfeitures assessed against the facility which is imposed for violations occurring prior to transfer of ownership.
DHS 83.10(1)(f)
(f) The transferor shall notify residents or resident's legal representatives no less than 7 days in advance of the transfer of ownership.
DHS 83.10(2)(a)(a) When there is a change of ownership, the transferee shall notify the department of the transfer, and shall submit a complete application as required under s.
DHS 83.05 at least 30 days prior to final transfer date.
DHS 83.10(2)(b)
(b) If there is less than 30 days notice given to residents of transfer of ownership, neither the transferor nor the transferee may enforce any advanced notice requirements for discharge as specified in any resident's admission agreement.
DHS 83.10(3)(a)(a) The department shall issue a license only for the premises and persons named in the license application. A license may not be transferred or reassigned.
DHS 83.10(3)(b)
(b) The licensee shall notify the department in writing at least 30 days before the effective date of any of the following changes:
DHS 83.10(3)(b)1.
1. Removing, adding or substituting an individual as a partner in the association, dissolving the existing partnership and creating a new partnership.
DHS 83.10(3)(b)2.
2. Removing, adding, or substituting any member in a limited liability company.
DHS 83.10(3)(b)3.
3. Making a change in a corporate structure under which the same corporation no longer continues to be responsible for making operational decisions or for the consequences of those decisions.
DHS 83.10 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.11(1)(1)
Any CBRF that intends to close shall notify the department in writing at least 30 days before closing and comply with the requirements under s.
50.03 (5m), Stats., and s.
DHS 83.31.
DHS 83.11(2)
(2) If a CBRF is closing, intends to close, or changes its type or level of service or means of reimbursement and will relocate 5 residents or 5% of the CBRF's residents, whichever is greater, the CBRF shall follow the procedures under s.
50.03 (14), Stats.
DHS 83.11(3)
(3) The CBRF shall surrender the license to the department when the CBRF closes.
DHS 83.11 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.12
DHS 83.12 Investigation, notification, and reporting requirements. DHS 83.12(1)(a)(a)
Resident death related to physical restraint, psychotropic medication or suicide. No later than 24 hours after the death of a resident, the CBRF shall report the death to the department if there is reasonable cause to believe the death was related to the use of a physical restraint or psychotropic medication, or was a suicide.
DHS 83.12(1)(b)
(b)
Resident death related to an accident or injury. When a resident dies as a result of an incident or accident not related to the use of a physical restraint, psychotropic medication, or suicide, the CBRF shall send a report to the department within 3 working days of the resident's death.
DHS 83.12(1)(c)
(c)
Resident death due to natural causes. A CBRF is not required to report a death to the department if the death is the result of natural causes, and none of the circumstances surrounding the death involve a condition under par.
(a) or
(b).
DHS 83.12(2)
(2)
Investigating and reporting abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property. DHS 83.12(2)(a)1.1. When a CBRF receives a report of an allegation of abuse or neglect of a resident, or misappropriation of property, the CBRF shall take immediate steps to ensure the safety of all residents.
DHS 83.12(2)(a)2.
2. The CBRF shall investigate and document any allegation of abuse or neglect of a resident, or misappropriation of property by a caregiver. If the CBRF's investigation concludes that the alleged abuse, or neglect of a resident or misappropriation of property meets the definition of abuse or neglect of a resident, or of misappropriation of property, the CBRF shall report the incident to the department on a form provided by the department, within 7 calendar days from the date the CBRF knew or should have known about the abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property. The CBRF shall maintain documentation of any investigation.
DHS 83.12 Note
Note: For copies of the report form, contact the Division of Quality Assurance, Office of Caregiver Quality at P.O. Box 2969, Madison WI 53701-2969 or at dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/index.htm.
DHS 83.12(2)(b)
(b)
Non-caregiver or resident. When there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a resident, or misappropriation of property by a non-caregiver or resident, the CBRF shall follow the elder abuse reporting requirements under s.
46.90, Stats., or the adult at risk requirements under s.
55.043, Stats., whichever is applicable.
DHS 83.12(2)(c)
(c)
Other reporting. Filing a report under sub.
(1) or
(2) does not relieve the licensee or other person of any obligation to report an incident to any other authority, including law enforcement and the coroner.
DHS 83.12(3)(a)2.
2. The source of an injury to a resident that cannot be adequately explained by the resident.
DHS 83.12(3)(a)3.
3. An injury to a resident that appears suspicious because of the extent of the injury or the location of the injury on the resident.
DHS 83.12(3)(b)
(b) The CBRF shall maintain documentation of each investigation of an injury referenced under par.
(a). The CBRF shall report the incident as required under sub.
(2).
DHS 83.12(4)
(4)
Other reporting and notification requirements. A CBRF shall send a written report to the department within 3 working days after any of the following occurs:
DHS 83.12(4)(a)
(a) Any time a resident's whereabouts are unknown, except those instances when a resident who is competent chooses not to disclose his or her whereabouts or location to the CBRF, the CBRF shall notify the local law enforcement authority immediately upon discovering that a resident is missing. This reporting requirement does not apply to residents under the jurisdiction of government correctional agencies or persons recovering from substance abuse.
DHS 83.12(4)(b)
(b) Any time law enforcement personnel are called to the CBRF as a result of an incident that jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of residents or employees. The CBRF's report to the department shall provide a description of the circumstances requiring the law enforcement intervention
. This reporting requirement does not apply to residents under the jurisdiction of government correctional agencies.
DHS 83.12(4)(c)
(c) Any incident or accident resulting in serious injury requiring hospital admission or emergency room treatment of a resident.
DHS 83.12(4)(f)
(f) Any time the CBRF must evacuate and temporarily relocate residents and employees from the CBRF for reasons other than a fire drill.
DHS 83.12(5)
(5)
Notification of changes affecting a resident. DHS 83.12(5)(a)
(a) The CBRF shall immediately notify the resident's legal representative and the resident's physician when there is an incident or injury to the resident or a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition.
DHS 83.12(5)(b)
(b) The CBRF shall immediately notify the resident's legal representative when there is an allegation of physical, sexual or mental abuse, or neglect of a resident. The CBRF shall notify the resident's legal representative within 72 hours when there is an allegation of misappropriation of property.
DHS 83.12(5)(c)
(c) The CBRF shall give the resident or the resident's legal representative a 30-day written notice of any change in services available or in charges for services that will be in effect for more than 30 days.
DHS 83.12(6)
(6)
Documentation. All written reports required under this section shall include, at a minimum, the time, date, place, individuals involved, details of the occurrence, and the action taken by the provider to ensure residents' health, safety and well-being.
DHS 83.12 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.13
DHS 83.13 General records, retention and posting. DHS 83.13(1)(1)
General records. The CBRF shall maintain documentation of all of the following:
DHS 83.13(1)(a)
(a) Investigations and reports of all allegations of abuse or neglect of a resident, or misappropriation property as required under s.
DHS 83.12 (2).
DHS 83.13(1)(f)
(f) Results of the annual well water testing as required under s.
DHS 83.46 (3), if the CBRF does not use a public water supply.
DHS 83.13(1)(k)
(k) Results of testing and maintenance of the smoke and heat detection system in a building with multiple occupancies as required under s.
DHS 83.57 (1) (c).
DHS 83.13(2)(a)(a) The CBRF shall retain all records required under this chapter for 2 years, unless otherwise specified under pars.
(b) to
(d).
DHS 83.13(2)(b)
(b) Resident records shall be retained for 7 years following the date of a resident's final discharge.
DHS 83.13(2)(c)
(c) Employee records shall be retained for 3 years following an employee's separation from employment at the CBRF.
DHS 83.13(3)
(3)
Posting. The CBRF shall post all of the following:
DHS 83.13(3)(a)
(a) CBRF license, any statement of deficiency, notice of revocation and any other notice of enforcement action as required under s.
DHS 83.14 (2) (h).
DHS 83.13 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.14(2)(a)(a) The licensee shall ensure the CBRF and its operation comply with all laws governing the CBRF.
DHS 83.14(2)(b)
(b) The licensee shall report any change in client group in writing to the department at least 30 days in advance and may not implement the change until the licensee receives written approval from the department.
DHS 83.14(2)(c)
(c) The licensee shall report any change in capacity or class and may not implement the change until the licensee receives written approval from the department.
DHS 83.14(2)(d)
(d) The licensee shall provide to each resident, or the resident's legal representative, referral agency and third party payer, a 30-day written notice of any change in size, class or client group.
