DHS 63.08 Note A person who socialized appropriately and effectively in one-to-one contacts with staff or in social groups organized by a CSP but is very isolative otherwise and does not socialize on his or her own;

DHS 63.08 Note A person who anxiously participates in a community group or activity only with much weekly coaching by and frequent accompaniment of treatment staff, but who does not reach the point of going to this activity on his or her own or with only minimal coaching;

DHS 63.08 Note A person who socializes on his or her own in relationships and groups, but who, after a period of time, drives away many friends because of inappropriate or ineffective behavior and therefore is recurrently lonely; and

DHS 63.08 Note A divorced woman’s periodic threats to “steal” her children (who are in the custody of her ex-husband) from their day care center that lead to loss of visiting privileges with the children and therefore loss of the emotional sustenance the children bring.

DHS 63.08(2)(c) (c) Self-care or independent living. Impairment in self-care or independent living is manifested by:

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1. 1. A person’s inability to consistently perform the range of practical daily living tasks required for basic adult functioning in the community, including:

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1.a. a. Grooming, hygiene, washing of clothes and meeting nutritional needs;

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1.b. b. Care of personal business affairs;

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1.c. c. Transportation and care of residence;

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1.d. d. Procurement of medical, legal and housing services; and

DHS 63.08(2)(c)1.e. e. Recognition and avoidance of common dangers or hazards to self and possessions; or

DHS 63.08(2)(c)2. 2. A person’s persistent or recurrent failure to perform daily living tasks specified in subd. 1., except with significant support or assistance by others such as friends, family or relatives.

DHS 63.08 History History: Cr. Register, April, 1989, No. 400, eff. 5-1-89.

DHS 63.09 DHS 63.09 Admission.

DHS 63.09(1) (1) A CSP may not deny admission to an applicant solely on the basis of the number of previous admissions to any program or service provider.

DHS 63.09(2) (2) A CSP shall have written policies and procedures governing the admissions process. The policies and procedures shall include:

DHS 63.09(2)(a) (a) The criteria for admission;

DHS 63.09(2)(b) (b) The types of information to be obtained on all applicants prior to admission;

DHS 63.09(2)(c) (c) The procedures to be followed when accepting referrals from outside agencies; and

DHS 63.09(2)(d) (d) The procedures to be followed in referring an applicant to other service providers when the applicant is found ineligible for admission. The reason for nonadmission shall be recorded in CSP records.

DHS 63.09(3) (3) During the admissions process, unless an emergency situation is documented, each applicant and guardian, if any, shall be informed of the following:

DHS 63.09(3)(a) (a) The general nature and purpose of the program;

DHS 63.09(3)(b) (b) Program regulations governing client conduct, the types of infractions that may lead to corrective action or discharge from the program and the process for review and appeal;

DHS 63.09(3)(c) (c) The hours during which services are available;

DHS 63.09(3)(d) (d) The service costs that may be billed to the client, if any;

DHS 63.09(3)(e) (e) The program’s procedures for follow-up if a client is discharged; and

DHS 63.09(3)(f) (f) Clients’ rights as provided under ch. DHS 94.

DHS 63.09(4) (4) The CSP shall ensure that no client is denied any benefits or services or is subjected to discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest and conviction record, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability, sex or physical condition.

DHS 63.09(5) (5) A CSP shall have a telehealth policy, including when telehealth would be used and by whom, privacy and security considerations, and the right to decline services provided via telehealth.