After a Chapter
51 commitment, male inmates returned to the Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) for further treatment. Average length of stay for WRC inmates was 428 days. Three male inmates were transferred from WRC to Mendota Mental Health Institute on an involuntary basis.
After a Chapter
51 initial commitment, females were transferred to Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI). For recommitments, females remained at TCI. In addition, three females were transferred to WMHI and received treatment on a voluntary basis. Average length of stay for committed individuals was 13 days.
2) The total number of inmates who were treated with psychotropic medication in 2009 was 8,051. This number includes inmates who were incarcerated for short-term stays as well as long-term stays. The number of inmates who were treated with psychotropic medication on any specific date is estimated at approximately 4,750. Of these, the number treated on an involuntary basis was the same as the number of involuntary commitments (ninety-two). Major classes of medication included antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.
3) Mental Health Services are available at all of the major institutions. Services include crisis intervention, individual counseling, and group therapy. Specific programs include sex offender treatment, anger management, domestic violence, substance abuse treatment, and cognitive interventions. Psychiatrists are available all major institutions to provide evaluations for psychotropic medication and management of these medications. In addition, consultation is available from both psychologists and psychiatrists to evaluate competency to consent to psychotropic medication and/or medical treatment.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
rick raemisch
Secretary
Referred to committee on Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Bridson, Sue,
of Madison, as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Cooper
, David,
of Slinger, as a member of the Ocupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2011.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Crouse
, Byron,
of Madison, as a member of the Rural Health Development Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2012.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Rural Issues, Biofuels, and Information Technology.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Dickinson, Loreli,
of Oconto, as a member of the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2011.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Foster
, Gregory,
of Neillsville, as a member of the Optometry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Holmquist, Brian,
of Madison, as a member of the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board to serve a term expiring July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Jaramillo, Adriana,
of Stoughton, as a member of the Dentistry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Mode
, William,
of Neenah, as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 5, 2010
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The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint rice
, corliss,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
