DHS 75.03(18)(18) “Clinical staffing” means the review of a patient’s plan of care or collaborative discussion of specific aspects of a patient’s risks, needs, and functioning, with other clinical staff of a service. DHS 75.03(19)(19) “Clinical supervisor” means any of the following: DHS 75.03(21)(21) “Collateral” means information, treatment input, or participation obtained from a party that has knowledge of or relationship with a patient, which may include family members, friends, co-workers, recovery peers, health care providers, probation and parole agents, other law enforcement personnel, child welfare workers, referral sources, clinical records, legal records, or professional public databases. DHS 75.03(22)(22) “Co-mingled groups” means a therapeutic or psycho-educational group provided by a service that includes mixed population groups, such as gender, age, substance of use, or criminogenic risk. DHS 75.03(23)(23) “Continued stay” means the ongoing provision of an appropriately matched level of care service to an individual’s needs, as assessed by ASAM or other department-approved placement criteria. DHS 75.03(24)(24) “Continuing care” means the stage of treatment in which the patient no longer requires counseling at the intensity described in ss. DHS 75.49 to 75.60. Continuing care is designed to support and sustain the process of long-term recovery, provided on an outpatient basis at a frequency agreed upon between the patient and the provider. DHS 75.03(25)(25) “Co-occurring” means a patient diagnosed as having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, as listed in the DSM. DHS 75.03(26)(26) “Counseling” means the application of recognized theories, principles, techniques and strategies to facilitate the progress of a patient toward identified treatment goals and objectives. DHS 75.03(27)(27) “Crisis intervention” means services that respond to an individual’s behavioral health needs during acute episodes that involve significant distress or risk of harm to self or others. DHS 75.03(28)(28) “Culturally and linguistically appropriate services” or “CLAS” means that all aspects of a service, from an individual’s first contact through discharge, are delivered with consideration for the individual’s cultural and language needs. DHS 75.03(29)(29) “DEA” means the U.S. drug enforcement administration. DHS 75.03(30)(30) “Department” or “DHS” means the Wisconsin department of health services. DHS 75.03(31)(31) “Determination of medical stability” means a medical evaluation of a patient, including physical examination, obtaining vital signs, gathering relevant medical history, and applicable laboratory testing, to determine whether a patient’s presenting problem is primarily medical in nature, whether serious underlying medical illness exists that would render admission to a behavioral health service unsafe or inappropriate, and any referral needs for additional medical care or follow-up. DHS 75.03(32)(32) “Discharge planning” means planning and coordination of treatment and support services associated with the patient’s discharge from treatment, including the preparation of a discharge summary as required under s. DHS 75.24 (22). DHS 75.03(33)(33) “DSM” means the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association. DHS 75.03(34)(34) “DSPS” means the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services. DHS 75.03(35)(35) “Dually-credentialed” means a staff of a service that holds licensure and certification as both a mental health professional and a substance abuse counselor, in accordance with professional licensing and credentialing standards established by DSPS. A mental health professional operating within their scope of practice as a substance abuse counselor under DHS 75.03 (86), meets the definition of dually-credentialed. DHS 75.03(36)(36) “Entity owner” means an individual or partnership that owns or operates the service, is legally responsible for the service, and has authority to either conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of the service, or appoint a governing authority to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of the service. DHS 75.03(37)(37) “Facility” means the physical building that houses a service, including the rooms, furnishings, and structures therein. DHS 75.03(38)(38) “FDA” means the U.S. food and drug administration. DHS 75.03(38m)(38m) “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. DHS 75.03(39)(39) “Follow-up” means a process used by a treatment provider to periodically assess the referral process and rehabilitation progress of a patient who has been referred for concurrent or subsequent services. DHS 75.03(40)(40) “Governing authority” means the individual or governing body designated by the entity owner that is legally responsible for the operation of a service, and has authority to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of the service. DHS 75.03(41)(41) “Group counseling” means the application of counseling techniques which involve interaction among members of a group consisting of at least 2 patients but not more than 16 patients with a minimum of one counselor for every 10 patients. DHS 75.03(42)(42) “Incident report” means a written record of an incident involving patient, visitor, or staff health or safety that occurs at the facility or in the course of providing services in the community. Incident reporting is required for health emergencies, incidents of violence, injuries requiring medical attention, or other extraordinary events that interfere with the provision of services and pose a risk to health or safety. DHS 75.03(43)(43) “In-reach,” means services that are provided in corrections settings to enhance engagement or to initiate recommended treatment services prior to release from incarceration. DHS 75.03(44)(44) “Intake” means the specific tasks necessary to admit a person to a behavioral health service, such as completion of admission forms, notification of patient rights, explanation of the general nature and goals of the service, review of policies and procedures of the service, and orientation. DHS 75.03(45)(45) “Integrated treatment” means a service that includes both substance use and mental health assessment and treatment services, provided in the same setting, by appropriately credentialed personnel operating within their scope of practice, with appropriate interventions for both conditions included in one comprehensive treatment plan for each patient diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder or disorders. DHS 75.03(46)(46) “Interim services” means services that are provided until an individual is admitted to a substance use treatment program, including education about communicable illnesses, harm-reduction strategies, referral for other services or medical care, and referral for prenatal care for pregnant women; to reduce the adverse health effects of substance use, promote the health of the individual, and reduce the risk of transmission of disease. DHS 75.03(47)(47) “Intervention” means a therapeutic technique or activity that is applied as part of an individual’s treatment plan to address behavioral health goals and improve functioning. DHS 75.03(48)(48) “Knowledgeable in addiction treatment” means a clinical staff who possesses postsecondary coursework, continuing education coursework, or supervised professional experience to establish their training and competence in all of the following domains: DHS 75.03(48)(c)(c) Considerations for special populations in substance use treatment. DHS 75.03(48)(f)(f) Assessing and responding to safety risks related to substance use and employing harm-reduction strategies in addiction treatment. DHS 75.03(49)(49) “Level of care” means the discrete category of patient placement, based on intensity and frequency of treatment provided by a service under ss. DHS 75.15 and 75.49 to 75.60, that is matched to the individual’s need based on ASAM or other department-approved placement criteria. DHS 75.03(50)(50) “Licensed professional” means a person who holds one of the following licenses or certifications issued by DSPS, but does not include professionals in training under such licenses or certifications: DHS 75.03(50)(a)(a) A clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed professional counselor under ch. 457, Stats. DHS 75.03(51)(51) “Medical director” means a person who is employed as the chief medical officer of a service, who is also licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy under ch. 448, Stats., and who also possesses any of the following qualifications: DHS 75.03(51)(b)(b) A certification in addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. DHS 75.03(51)(c)(c) A subspecialty certification in addiction medicine by a recognized board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. DHS 75.03(51)(d)(d) Completion of a certificate of Added Qualification in Addiction Medicine conferred by the American Osteopathic Association. DHS 75.03(51)(dm)(dm) A prior certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. DHS 75.03(51)(e)(e) Completion of an accredited residency or fellowship in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry. DHS 75.03(51)(f)(f) Knowledgeable in addiction treatment and has one year of addiction medicine experience, although certification is preferred. DHS 75.03(51)(g)(g) Working toward certification in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry and has one year of addiction medicine experience, although certification is preferred. DHS 75.03 NoteNote: If a service is not able to secure a medical director who meets the requirement of 1 year of addiction medicine experience, as documented through the service’s recruitment efforts, the service may utilize a medical director who has a specific plan to acquire equivalent training and skills within 4 months after beginning employment.
DHS 75.03(52)(52) “Medical personnel” means a physician, a physician assistant, nurse prescriber or other health care personnel licensed, at a minimum, to the level of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. DHS 75.03(53)(53) “Medical screening” means the examination conducted by medical personnel of a person to ascertain eligibility for admission to a treatment service under this chapter and to assess the person’s medical needs. DHS 75.03(54)(54) “Medical services” means services designed to address the medical needs of a patient, which may include a physical examination, evaluating, managing and monitoring health-related risks of withdrawal from alcohol and other substances, administration of medications and behavioral-health related medical care, within the scope of practice of the providing staff member. DHS 75.03(55)(55) “Medication-assisted treatment” means the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders. DHS 75.03(56)(56) “Mental health professional” means an individual authorized to practice psychology, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or clinical social work, pursuant to ch. 455 or 457, Stats. DHS 75.03(57)(57) “Mental health treatment” means the delivery of clinical services for the purpose of addressing a mental health disorder as defined in the DSM. DHS 75.03(58)(58) “Minor” means an individual under the age of 18. DHS 75.03(59)(59) “Motivational approach” means an interactional technique that uses collaboration and empathy in purposeful communication that enhances an individual’s motivation for change. DHS 75.03(60)(60) “Nurse prescriber” means an advanced practice nurse authorized under ch. 441 Stats., to issue prescriptions or medication orders. DHS 75.03(61)(61) “Nursing director” means a staff of a service that is at least a registered nurse, but may be licensed or certified as a nurse prescriber, physician assistant, or physician. DHS 75.03(62)(62) “Nursing services” means behavioral health or medical services, provided by a nurse licensed under ch. 441, Stats., and operating within their scope of practice, that support screening, assessment, and treatment for patients of a service. DHS 75.03(63)(63) “Outreach,” means services that are provided to enhance engagement or to initiate recommended treatment services. DHS 75.03(64)(64) “Patient” or “client,” means an individual who is receiving substance use assessment or treatment services, including emergency services described in s. DHS 75.24 (2), or an individual who has completed intake for a service under this chapter. An individual remains a patient of a service until the date of discharge as established in s. DHS 75.24 (22). DHS 75.03(65)(65) “Physically accessible” means a facility that persons with functional limitations caused by impairments of sight, hearing, coordination, cognition, or perception, or persons with disabilities that cause them to be semi-ambulatory or non-ambulatory may readily enter, leave, and circulate within, and in which they can use public restrooms and elevators. DHS 75.03(66)(66) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy under ch. 448, Stats. DHS 75.03(67)(67) “Physician assistant” means a person licensed under ch. 448 Stats. DHS 75.03(68)(68) “Placement criteria” means a standardized screening and assessment process or tool, such as ASAM placement criteria, that evaluates social, behavioral health, and physical health dimensions to identify an individual’s need and risk level to ensure that services are appropriately matched to the patient’s needs at the appropriate time. DHS 75.03(69)(69) “Preliminary treatment plan” means an initial plan for care and services that is initiated prior to completion of a comprehensive assessment due to emergent needs of a patient. DHS 75.03(70)(70) “Prescriber” means a physician, physician assistant, or nurse prescriber, who is operating within the scope of their license to deliver services under this chapter. DHS 75.03(71)(71) “Prescription” means a drug or device ordered by a prescriber for treatment. DHS 75.03(72)(72) “Primary counselor” means a substance abuse counselor, mental health professional, or prescriber, who is assigned by the service to develop and implement a patient’s individualized treatment program and to evaluate the patient’s progress in treatment. DHS 75.03(73)(73) “Psychiatrist” means a person who is licensed under ch. 448, Stats., and board-certified or eligible for certification by the American board of psychiatry and neurology. DHS 75.03(74)(74) “Psychoeducation” means information provided in a didactic format in either a group or individual setting that relates to health and promotes recovery. DHS 75.03(75)(75) “Qualified treatment trainee” or “QTT” means either of the following: DHS 75.03(75)(a)(a) A graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited institution in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing, or a closely related field. DHS 75.03(75)(b)(b) A person with a graduate degree from an accredited institution and course work in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, nursing, or a closely related field, who has not yet completed the applicable supervised practice requirements described under ch. MPSW 4, 12, or 16, or ch. Psy 2. DHS 75.03(76)(76) “Recovery coach” means an individual that works with and supports individuals receiving substance use services to assist with engagement in treatment services or recovery systems, or both. DHS 75.03(77)(77) “Referral” means the establishment of a link between a patient and another service by providing documentation of the patient’s needs and recommendations for treatment services to the other service. DHS 75.03(78)(78) “Registered nurse” means a person who is licensed as a registered nurse under ch. 441, Stats. DHS 75.03(79)(79) “Scope” or “scope of practice” means the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in accordance with the terms of their professional license or certification. DHS 75.03(80)(80) “Screening” means a process for determining the initial needs and presenting problems of a patient in order to determine what services are indicated and to facilitate linkage or referral to appropriate services. DHS 75.03(81)(81) “Service” means a structured delivery system for providing substance use prevention, intervention, or treatment services.
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