Please be advised that the Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance (“DQA”) has requested your response on the new online automated caregiver background check process for the four-year renewal background checks requirements by May 31, 2013.
Regardless of when the entity last submitted an application for licensure, certification or registration, DQA is requiring that all facilities and entities submit a completed online application or completed forms for the required four-year renewal process by May 31, 2013. Failure of the license holder or legal representative to comply could result in sanctions, including denial, revocation, non-renewal or suspension of regulatory approval.
Every four years, DQA is required to complete caregiver background checks on all license holders, principal officers, corporation or board members and non-client residents in all existing DQA-regulated facilities and entities. DQA has defined license holders, legal representatives, principal officers, corporation or board members and non-client residents as follows:
- A license holder or legal representative is an individual or legal representative (for an organization that does not have a single owner) who has regulatory approval to operate any entity regulated by DQA, whether or not the person has regular, direct contact with clients.
- Principal officers and corporation or board members are members of the business organization if those persons have regular, direct contact with clients.
- Non-client residents are individuals who are ten years of age and older who are not clients but who reside at the entity if those persons have regular, direct contact with clients.
Existing license holders may now complete the entity caregiver background check application and Background Information Disclosure form online. Payment may also be submitted electronically using credit or debit cards. While use of the online process is encouraged, applicants may still complete the process manually and submit payment by check or money order.
A copy of the memorandum provided by DQA on the renewal process is available here, and the online process may be completed here.
If you have any questions regarding the online process or your submission, please do not hesitate to contact Robin Sheridan at 414-721-0469 or rsheridan@hallrender.com, Anne Ruff at 317-977-1450 or aruff@hallrender.com or your regular Hall Render attorney.
