Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 131, Hospices was published with an effective date of August 1, 2020. The new rule affects all hospices licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The updated rule includes provisions related to:

• Plan review for capital construction or remodeling
• Fees for plan reviews
• Updated standards related to discharge planning, patient assessment, physician’s orders, bereavement services and physical environment

Questions regarding the revised rule may be sent to the Division of Quality Assurance.  If you have a question about this information, email the Division of Quality Assurance.