Chapter DHS 133

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

DHS 133.01   Authority and purpose.

DHS 133.02   Definitions.

DHS 133.03   Licensure.

DHS 133.04   Inspections.

DHS 133.05   Governance.

DHS 133.06   Administration.

DHS 133.07   Evaluation.

DHS 133.08   Patient rights.

DHS 133.09   Acceptance and discharge of patients.

DHS 133.10   Services provided.

DHS 133.11   Referrals.

DHS 133.12   Coordination with other providers.

DHS 133.13   Emergency notification.

DHS 133.14   Skilled nursing services.

DHS 133.15   Therapy services.

DHS 133.16   Medical social services.

DHS 133.17   Home health aide services.

DHS 133.18   Supervisory visits.

DHS 133.19   Services under contract.

DHS 133.20   Plan of care.

DHS 133.21   Medical records.

Ch. DHS 133 Note Note: Chapter H 33 as it existed on May 31, 1984 was repealed and a new chapter HSS 133 was created effective June 1, 1984. Chapter HSS 133 was renumbered chapter HFS 133 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register, September, 1999, No. 525. Chapter HFS 133 was renumbered chapter DHS 133 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637.

DHS 133.01 DHS 133.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 50.49 (2), Stats. The chapter establishes minimum standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of patients by home health agencies and for the maintenance and operation of home health agencies which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of such patients by home health agencies.