DHS 105.17 Personal Care Providers Code Updated - Effective September 1, 2020

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Division of Quality Assurance: Notifications & Updates

Attn: All Personal Care Providers

DHS 105.17 Personal Care Providers Code Updated - Effective September 1, 2020

Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 105.17 Personal Care Providers was published with an effective date of September 1, 2020. The new rule affects all personal care agencies certified by the State of Wisconsin.

The updated rule includes provisions related to:

  • Administrator and administrator qualifications, notification of change of administrator
  • Notification of change of location or contact information of the provider
  • Recommendation for certification
  • Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee
  • Agency closure
  • Updated standards related to personal care worker qualifications, duties of the personal care provider and supervision of personal care services

Questions regarding the revised rule may be sent to the Division of Quality Assurance.