DQA Memo 16-005 Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services within a
Certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Please visit the link below to view DQA Memo 16-005 / Provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services within a certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dqa/memos/16-005.pdf
The purpose of this memo is providing guidance to outpatient clinics certified under Wis. Admin. Code chs. DHS 35 and/or DHS 75.13 utilizing complementary services and alternative treatment approaches.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care. Standard care is what medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, and allied health professionals, such as nurses, licensed mental health professional, and substance abuse counselors and other program staff, practice. Complementary medicine is used in conjunction with standard medical Care. Alternative medicine is used in place of standard medical care. Complementary services and
alternative treatment services approaches include such services as Reiki, energy and movement therapies, yoga, meditation, massage therapy, spiritual guidance, acupuncture, AccuDetox, equine assisted therapy, hypnotherapy, light and color therapies, homeopathy and dietary consultations. Wellness products and supplements include such items as: books, relaxation CDs, t-shirts, handmade jewelry or woven items, aroma therapy, herbal essences, homeopathic medicine and dietary supplements such as vitamins.
If you have questions or are considering implementing an ancillary/complementary service(s) or product sales within a certified clinic, please contact the regional Health Services Specialist staff assigned to your agency to discuss the business plan or contact the Behavioral Health Certification Section main office at (608) 261-0656 or email, DHSDQAMentalHealthAODA@dhs.wisconsin.gov
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