DHS 35 Resources

DHS 35: Resources for Wisconsin Outpatient Mental Health Clinics

PLEASE NOTE: This site is under development and new resources/links will be posted as they become available. Last Updated 12-14-09

On June 1, 2009, new administrative rules regulating licensed outpatient mental health clinics took effect. In order to assist clinics with the transition to the new rule, the Department of Health Services is collaborating with the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies (WAFCA), the Wisconsin Association of Behavioral Health Providers, Inc. and other stakeholders to develop model policies and procedures, model forms, and specific training curricula (e.g., trauma informed treatment services). (Considerations regarding use of the documents on this website)

This website serves as an information "hub" for Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinics regarding the requirements under the new rule and the resources available to inform and assist clinics in their efforts to come into compliance. The samples on this site are to help you think through what is necessary for your clinic and the population you serve.

Suggestions/Questions regarding this website and/or the materials provided here may be directed to one of the DHS 35 Contacts listed here.

Policies

Assessments
- Sample Strength-Based Assessment Policy
- Sample Multidimensional Clinical Assessment Policy
Admission Criteria
Treatment Approaches
Orientation and Training
Qualified Treatment Trainees
- Sample Internship Policy 1
- Sample Internship Policy 2
Clinic Administrator Job Description
Psychiatry Privileges
Emergency Services
Clinical Director
Clinical Collaboration-Supervision

Forms

DHS 35 Compliance Checklist (Word format) (posted 9/17/09)
Treatment Plan Form
Treatment Consent Form
Prior Authorization Form

Department of Health Services Resources

DHS 35, the New Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Rule (DQA-DMHSAS Memo 09-008, March 2009)
DHS Frequently Asked Questions about DHS 35
DHS 35: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Rules - The Complete Text of the Administrative Rule
Division of Quality Assurance
DHS Official Application Forms
DHS Trainings (Webcasts) on DHS 35 (in the "Search" field, type "DHS 35")

Accreditation Resources

DHS 35 allows for the waiver of recertification inspections and certain other requirements if a clinic is accredited by a recognized national accrediting body. The Council on Accreditation (COA) and the Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO) are accrediting organizations recognized by the Department of Health Services. Links to key documents related to the organizations and their standards are included in this section.

Council on Accreditation

Council on Accreditation Standards
Crosswalk between DHS 35 and Council on Accreditation Standards
How to become COA accredited

Joint Commission

Joint Commission Standards
Crosswalk between DHS 35 and Joint Commission Standards
How to become Joint Commission accredited

Other Resources

Webcasts on Treatment Approaches