Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter DHS 50

Chapter DHS 50

YOUTH CRISIS STABILIZATION FACILITIES

Subchapter I – General Provisions and Requirements

DHS 50.01 Authority and purpose.

DHS 50.02 Definitions.

DHS 50.03 Certification.

DHS 50.04 Variance and waiver.

DHS 50.05 Program Statement.

Subchapter II - Program Requirements

DHS 50.06 Required Policies.

DHS 50.07 Personnel.

DHS 50.08 Orientation and Training.

DHS 50.09 Clinical Supervision.

DHS 50.10 Admissions.

DHS 50.11 Program Components.

DHS 50.12 Emergency safety interventions.

DHS 50.13 Investigation, notification, and reporting requirements.

DHS 50.14 Client Rights.

Subchapter III – Facilities

DHS 50.15 General Requirements.

DHS 50.16 General safety precautions.

DHS 50.17 Fire safety.

DHS 50.18 Carbon monoxide detector.

Subchapter I – General Provisions and Requirements

DHS 50.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 51.042 (4), 51.42 (7) (b), and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., for the purpose of creating certification to operate youth crisis stabilization facilities.

History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20.

DHS 50.02 Definitions.

(1) “Chemical restraint” means any drug, drug dosage, or drug regimen that may decrease a youth’s independent functioning, that is administered to control a youth’s behavior, and that is not prescribed to the youth for the treatment of a medical or psychiatric condition.

(2) “Clinical staff” means any of the following:

(a) A psychiatrist with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 1.

(b) A psychologist with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 2.

(d) A psychiatric resident with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 4.

(e) A certified independent clinical social worker with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 5.

(f) A psychiatric nurse with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 6.

(g) A professional counselor and marriage and family therapist with the qualifications stated in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 7.

(h) Licensed certified social workers, certified advance practice social workers and certified independent social workers shall meet the qualifications established in s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 13.

(i) A qualified treatment trainee, who is a master’s level clinician who has a master’s degree and coursework in areas directly related to providing mental health services, including clinical psychology, psychology, school or educational psychology, rehabilitation psychology, counseling and guidance or counseling psychology.

(3) “Crisis” has the meaning given in s. 51.042 (1) (a), Stats.

(4) “Crisis stabilization” means a stabilization service that complies with the requirements stated in s. DHS 34.22 (4) (a) to (c).

(5) “Culturally responsive” means a service, or the provision of a service, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of, and attentiveness to, a youth’s cultural history and background and how those impact the youth’s treatment needs.

(6) “Deficiency” means a failure to meet a requirement of this chapter.

(7) “Department” means the department of health services.

(8) “Division” means the division of care and treatment services.

(9) “Facility” means the physical site where the YCSF program is located. “Facility” is limited to the space used by the program.

(10) “Family” means a youth’s relatives and others who are considered family by the youth and the youth’s culture.

(10m) “Functionally equivalent” means a service provided via telehealth where the transmission of information is of sufficient quality as to be the same level of service as an in-person visit. Transmission of voices, images, data, or video must be clear and understandable.

(11) “Group services” means services delivered in a group setting of two or more youth.

(12) “Individual services” means services delivered by staff to a youth or family.

(13) “Legal representative” means any of the following:

(a) A guardian of the person, as defined under s. 54.01 (12), Stats.

(b) A parent of a minor, as defined in s. 48.02 (13), Stats., a guardian of a minor, as defined in s. 48.02 (8), Stats., or a legal custodian of a minor, as defined in s. 48.02 (11), Stats.

(14) “Licensed treatment professional” means any of the following, who is practicing under a currently valid training or temporary license or certificate, except an individual whose license or certificate is suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered, or whose license or certificate is limited or restricted, when practicing in areas prohibited by the limitation or restriction:

(a) An individual licensed as a physician under s. 448.03, Stats., who has completed a residency in psychiatry.

(b) A psychologist or a private practice school psychologist licensed under ch. 455, Stats.

(d) A professional counselor licensed under s. 457.12 or 457.13, Stats.