1. (1) Application. The licensee of a congregate care facility may apply for certification to operate a QRTP by submitting all of the following to the department:

   1. (a) A completed initial application form prescribed by the department.
   2. (b) A copy of the trauma-informed treatment model to be used by the QRTP with a description of how the facility’s treatment model meets the conditions in s. DCF 61.03 (1).
   3. (c) A description of the facility’s plan to provide nursing and licensed clinical staff services as required in s. DCF 61.03 (2).
   4. (d) A copy of the family participation policies and procedures required under s. DCF 61.03 (3) (c).
   5. (e) A description of the facility’s approach to providing discharge planning and family-based aftercare support in partnership and collaboration with the placing agency as required under s. DCF 61.03 (4).
   6. (f) Proof that the facility is accredited as required under s. DCF 61.03 (5).

   7. (g) Any other information requested by the department.

      Note: Form DCF-F-5474-E, Qualified Residential Treatment Program Certification Application, is available in the forms section of the department’s website, http://dcf.wisconsin.gov.

2. (2) Department certification. The department shall determine whether to issue or deny a QRTP certification to a congregate care facility within 60 days after receiving the facility’s complete application under sub. (1).

History

History: EmR2124: emerg. cr., eff. 9-29-21; CR 22-084: cr. Register May 2023 No. 809, eff. 6-1-23.