DHS 105.14(2)(i)(i) Change of ownership.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)1.1. When an ADDC seeks a change of ownership, the transferee shall submit a complete application for certification as required under par. (a) 2. at least 30 days prior to the change of ownership.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)2.2. If a participant is given less than 30 days’ notice of the change of ownership, neither the transferor nor the transferee may enforce any advanced notice requirements for discharge as specified in any participant’s enrollment agreement.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)3.3. The transferor shall notify the department within 30 days before a change of ownership of an ADCC and shall include the name and contact information of the transferee.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)4.4. The transferor remains responsible for the operation of the ADCC until the department issues a certification to the transferee.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)5.5. The transferor shall disclose to the transferee any waiver or variance granted by the department under sub. (1) (c), or outstanding deficiencies.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)6.6. Any violation reported in a department inspection report shall be corrected prior to the change of ownership. Any correction must be verified by the department prior to the issuance of the certification to the transferee.
DHS 105.14(2)(i)7.7. The department shall issue a certification only for the premises and persons named in the certification application. A certification may not be transferred or reassigned without following the change of ownership provisions in this paragraph.
DHS 105.14(2)(j)(j) ADCC closure.
DHS 105.14(2)(j)1.1. An ADCC that intends to close shall notify the department, each participant or legal representative, and case manager, if any, in writing at least 30 days before closing and comply with the discharge requirements under sub. (5) (c).
DHS 105.14(2)(j)2.2. The ADCC shall surrender the certification to the department when the ADCC closes.
DHS 105.14(2)(j)3.3. The ADCC shall surrender its certification if it has not served any participants for 24 months.
DHS 105.14(2)(k)(k) Death reporting requirements.
DHS 105.14(2)(k)1.1. If a participant dies while at or under the supervision of the ADCC, the ADCC shall report the following to the department no later than 3 days after any of the following occurs:
DHS 105.14(2)(k)1.a.a. Death due to physical restraint, psychotropic medication, or suicide, if there is reasonable cause to believe that the death was related to physical restraint, psychotropic medication, or suicide.
DHS 105.14(2)(k)1.b.b. Death due to accident or injury not attributable to physical restraint, psychotropic medication, or suicide.
DHS 105.14(2)(k)2.2. An ADCC 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 subd. 1.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)(L) Other reporting requirements. An ADCC shall send a written report to the department within 3 working days after any of the following occurs:
DHS 105.14(2)(L)1.1. Any time a participant’s whereabouts are unknown, except those instances when a participant who is competent chooses not to disclose his or her whereabouts or location to the ADCC. The ADCC shall also notify the local law enforcement authority immediately upon discovering that a participant is missing.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)2.2. Any time law enforcement is called to the ADCC as a result of an incident that jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of a participant or caregiver. The ADCC’s report to the department shall provide a description of the circumstances requiring the law enforcement intervention.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)3.3. Any incident or accident resulting in serious injury requiring hospital admission or emergency room treatment of a participant.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)4.4. A catastrophe causing structural damage to the ADCC that results in any change in services provided to the participants.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)5.5. A fire occurs on the premises of the ADCC.
DHS 105.14(2)(L)6.6. Anytime the ADCC must evacuate and temporarily relocate participants and caregivers from the ADCC for reasons other than a fire drill.
DHS 105.14(2)(m)(m) Investigation and reporting requirements.
DHS 105.14(2)(m)1.1. ‘Misconduct reporting.’ When an ADCC receives a report of an allegation of abuse or neglect of a participant, or misappropriation of property, the ADCC shall take immediate action to ensure the safety of each participant and security of their property. The ADCC shall do all of the following:
DHS 105.14(2)(m)1.a.a. Thoroughly investigate any allegation of abuse or neglect of a participant, or misappropriation of property and document all allegations, investigations, and the results of investigations.
DHS 105.14(2)(m)1.b.b. Report incidents to the department when the ADCC’s investigation concludes the alleged abuse, or neglect of a participant or misappropriation of property meets the definition of abuse or neglect of a participant, or of misappropriation of property under ch. DHS 13. The ADCC shall maintain documentation of any investigations.
DHS 105.14 NoteNote:  Information and resources for reporting misconduct through the Misconduct Incident Reporting system are available at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/complaints.htm.