WisconsinAdministrative Codes Important for Public Health
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DHS 110Emergency medical services licensing, certification, and training requirements
DHS 114Neonatal intensive care unit training grants
DHS 115Screening of newborns for congenital and metabolic disorders
DHS 116Wisconsin birth defect prevention and surveillance system
Appendix A - Birth defects and syndromes for which reporting is mandatory
Appendix B - Core data items of the birth defects registry
DHS 118Trauma care
Appendix A - Level III and IV hospital assessment and classification criteria
DHS 120Health care information
DHS 122Long-term care facility bed additions and capital expenditures review
Appendix A - Designated health planning areas in Wisconsin [DHS 122.03 (15)]
DHS 124Hospitals
DHS 125Do-not-resuscitate orders directed at emergency health care personnel
DHS 127Rural medical centers
DHS 129Certification of programs for training and testing nurse aides, medication aides and feeding assistants
Appendix A - Division of Quality Assurance regional offices
DHS 131Hospices
DHS 132Nursing homes
Appendix A - Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences-National Research
Council recommended daily dietary allowances
DHS 133Home health agencies
DHS 134Facilities serving people with developmental disabilities
Appendix A - Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences-National Research
Council recommended daily dietary allowances
DHS 135Human corpses and stillbirths
DHS 136Embalming standards
DHS137Anatomical gifts
DHS 138Subsidy of health insurance premiums for persons with HIV infection
DHS 139Qualifications of public health professionals employed by local health departments
DHS 139.01Authority and purpose.
DHS 139.02Applicability.
DHS 139.03Definitions.
DHS 139.04General requirement.
DHS 139.05Local health officers.
DHS 139.06Public health sanitarians.
DHS 139.07Directors of environmental health programs.
DHS 139.08Public health nurses.
DHS 139.09Directors of public health nursing programs
DHS 140Required services of local health departments
DHS 140.01Authority and purpose.
DHS 140.02Applicability.
DHS 140.03Definitions.
DHS 140.04Level I local health department.
DHS 140.05Level II local health department.
DHS 140.06Level III local health department.
DHS 140.07Designation of level of local health department
DHS 142Access to vital records
DHS 143Hearing impaired children
DHS 144Immunization of students
DHS 144.01Introduction.
DHS 144.02Definitions.
DHS 144.03Minimum immunization requirements.
DHS 144.04Waiver for health reasons.
DHS 144.05Waiver for reason of religious or personal conviction.
DHS 144.06Responsibilities of parents and adult students.
DHS 144.07Responsibilities of schools and day care center.
DHS 144.08Responsibilities of local health departments.
DHS 144.09Responsibilities of the department.
DHS 145Control of communicable diseases
Subchapter I -- General Provisions
DHS 145.01Statutory authority.
DHS 145.02Purpose and scope.
DHS 145.03Definitions.
DHS 145.04Reports of communicable diseases.
DHS 145.05Investigation and control of communicable diseases.
DHS 145.06General statement of powers for control of communicable disease.
DHS 145.07Special disease control measures.
Subchapter II -- Tuberculosis
DHS 145.08Definitions.
DHS 145.09Laboratory procedures.
DHS 145.10Restriction and management of patients and contacts.
DHS 145.11Discharge from isolation or confinement.
DHS 145.12Certification of public health dispensaries.
DHS 145.13Dispensary reimbursement.
Subchapter III -- Sexually Transmitted Disease
DHS 145.14Definitions.
DHS 145.15Case reporting.
DHS 145.16Reporting of cases delinquent in treatment.
DHS 145.17Determination of sources and contacts.
DHS 145.18Criteria for determination of suspects.
DHS 145.19Examination of suspects.
DHS 145.20Commitment of suspects.
DHS 145.21Treatment of minors.
DHS 145.22Treatment guidelines.
Appendix A - Communicable diseases and other notifiable conditions
DHS 146Vaccine-preventable disease
DHS 146.01Authority and purpose.
DHS 146.02Definitions.
DHS 146.03Vaccine-preventable diseases.
DHS146.04Purchase and distribution of vaccines.
DHS 147Cancer control grants
DHS148Drug repository program
DHS 149The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC)
DHS 150Grants for Workplace Wellness Programs
DHS 151Family planning fund allocations
DHS 152Reimbursement for treatment of chronic renal disease
DHS 153Reimbursement for blood products and supplies used in the home care of hemophilia
DHS 154Reimbursement for treatment of adults with cystic fibrosis
DHS 157Radiation protection.
Includes Appendices A through T
DHS 158Fee for monitoring radiation emissions in the vicinity of nuclear power plants
DHS 159Certification and training course requirements for asbestos activities
DHS 163Certification for the identification, removal and reduction of lead-based paint hazards
Appendix A - Obtaining applicable federal, state and local government requirements
Appendix B - HUD guidelines for the evaluation and control of lead-based paint hazards in housing
Appendix C - Cleaning when lead-based paint has been disturbed
Appendix D - Paint removal: Commercial and residential
Appendix E - Random selection table for lead hazard screens, lead-safe investigations, risk assessments, and clearance only
Appendix F - Random selection table for lead inspections and lead-free inspections only
Appendix G - Conducting a visual inspection
Appendix H - Protecting occupants
Appendix I - Working lead-safe
DHS 167Statewide poison control system
DHS 174First aid and CPR training for employees of fitness centers
DHS 181Reporting of blood lead test results
Appendix A - Blood lead lab reporting form
DHS 182Lead poisoning or lead exposure prevention grants
DHS 190Institution sanitation
DHS 199Tobacco Control Activities
ATCP 72Hotels, motels and tourist rooming houses
ATCP 72.01Authority and purpose.
ATCP 72.02Scope of rules.
ATCP 72.03Definitions.
ACTP 72.04Permits.
ATCP 72.05Department fees.
ATCP 72.06Enforcement.
ATCP 72.07Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 72.08Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 72.09Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
ATCP 72.10Water supply and waste disposal.
ATCP 72.11Furnishings, equipment and utensils.
ATCP 72.12Food.
ATCP 72.13Employee health.
ATCP 72.14Building structure and safety.
ATCP 72.145Carbon monoxide detectors.
ATCP 72.15Maintenance.
ATCP 72.16Registration of guests.
ATCP 73Bed and breakfast establishments
ATCP 73.01Authority and purpose.
ATCP 73.02Scope.
ATCP 73.03Definitions.
ATCP 73.04Permits.
ATCP 73.05Department fees.
ATCP 73.06Enforcement.
ATCP 73.07Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 73.08Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 73.09Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
ATCP 73.10Water supply and waste disposal.
ATCP 73.11Toilet, handwashing and bathing facilities.
ATCP 73.12Furnishings, equipment and utensils.
ATCP 73.13Food.
ATCP 73.14Building safety.
ATCP 73.145 Carbon monoxide detectors.
ATCP 73.15Maintenance.
ATCP 74Local agents and regulation
Subchapter I-Cities, counties and villages designated as agents of the department for public health protection purposes
ATCP 74.01Authority and purpose.
ATCP 74.02Applicability.
ATCP 74.03Definitions.
ATCP 74.04Agent status.
ATCP 74.05Staffing.
ATCP 74.06Inspections.
ATCP 74.07Enforcement.
ATCP 74.08Reports and records.
ATCP 74.09Reimbursements and other payments for services.
ATCP 74.10 Expiration of permits.
ATCP 74.11Termination, revocation or suspension of agent agreement.
ATCP 74.12Evaluation and training.
ATCP 74.13Waivers.
Subchapter II-Local regulation of retail food establishments
ATCP 74.21Retail food program; agent agreement.
ATCP 74.22Local agent staff.
ATCP 74.23Inspections.
ATCP 74.24Complaint investigations.
ATCP 74.25Records and reports.
ATCP 74.26 Reimbursement of department costs.
ATCP 74.27Review and evaluation.
ATCP 75: Retail Food Establishments
Subchapter I-Definitions and general provisions
ATCP 75.01Definitions.
ATCP 75.02Authority, scope and purpose.
Subchapter II-Retail food establishments; licensing and standards
ATCP 75.03Retail food establishments; licensing.
ATCP 75.04Denial, suspension or revocation of license; conditional license.
ATCP 75.05Standards for retail food establishments.
Subchapter III-Restaurants
ATCP 75.101Authority and purpose.
ATCP 75.102Applicability.
ATCP 75.103Definitions.
ATCP 75.104Permits.
ATCP 75.105Department fees.
ATCP 75.106Enforcement.
ATCP 75.107Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 75.108Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 75.109Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
ATCP 75.110Special organizations serving meals.
ATCP 75.111Inspections.
ATCP 75.112Adoption of Wisconsin food code.
Appendix - Wisconsin Food Code (The Wisconsin Food Code is available on the
Internet at: )
Subchapter IV-Vending of food
ATCP 75.201Authority and purpose.
ATCP 75.202 Scope.
ATCP 75.203Definitions.
ATCP 75.204Permits.
ATCP 75.205Department fees.
ATCP 75.20Enforcement.
ATCP 75.207Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 75.208Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 75.209Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
ATCP 75.210Compliance with restaurant rules.
ATCP 75.211Approval of vending machines and related equipment.
ATCP 75.212Vending machine location.
ATCP 75.213Inspection of vending machines and commissaries.
ATCP 75.214Foods.
ATCP 75.215Food protection.
ATCP 75.216Equipment maintenance and sanitizing.
ATCP 75.217Water supply.
ATCP 75.218Waste disposal.
ATCP 75.219Delivery of foods.
ATCP 75.220Personnel.
ATCP 76Safety, maintenance and operation of public pools and water attractions
Subchapter I-Administration
ATCP 76.01Authority and purpose.
ATCP 76.02Applicability.
ATCP 76.03Approved comparable compliance.
ATCP 76.04Definitions.
ATCP 76.05Permits.
ATCP 76.06Fees.
ATCP 76.07Enforcement.
ATCP 76.08Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 76.09Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 76.10Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
Subchapter II-Water Treatment Systems and Water Quality
ATCP 76.11Recirculation system.
ATCP 76.12Labeling, storing, mixing, and handling chemicals.
ATCP 76.13Disinfectant feeders and filter aid equipment.
ATCP 76.14Disinfectant feeding and residuals.
ATCP 76.15Alternative disinfection systems.
ATCP 76.16Water quality.
ATCP 76.17Water test kits.
ATCP 76.18Water testing frequency.
ATCP 76.19Water supply and temperature.
Subchapter III-Staffing Pools
ATCP 76.20Operator.
ATCP 76.21Responsible supervisor.
ATCP 76.22Lifeguards and attendants.
ATCP 76.23 Lifeguard and attendant placement and staffing requirements.
ATCP 76.24Instructional programs.
Subchapter IV-Operation and Management
ATCP 76.25Permissible patron load.
ATCP 76.26Rescue equipment.
ATCP 76.27First aid supplies.
ATCP 76.28Food and drink.
ATCP 76.29Posting pool and water attraction rules.
ATCP 76.30Pool closing criteria.
ATCP 76.31Fecal accident response.
ATCP 76.32Monthly reports and records.
ATCP 76.33Facility maintenance, repair and sanitation.
Subchapter V-Pool, Slide, and Water Attraction Construction and Design
ATCP 76.34Pool design.
ATCP 76.35Waterslide and pool slide design.
ATCP 76.36Water attraction, play features, and slide design.
ATCP 76.37Maintenance, repair, and modifications of water attractions.
ATCP 77Laboratory certification
ATCP 78Recreational and educational camps
ATCP 78.01Authority and purpose.
ATCP 78.02Scope.
ATCP 78.03Definitions.
ATCP 78.04Plan consultation.
ATCP 78.05Permits.
ATCP 78.06Department fees.
ATCP 78.07Enforcement.
ATCP 78.08Suspension or revocation of permit.
ATCP 78.09Appeals of actions by the department.
ATCP 78.10Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
ATCP 78.11Location of the camp.
ATCP 78.12Water supply.
ATCP 78.13Sewage disposal system.
ATCP 78.14Toilet and shower facilities.
ATCP 78.15Garbage and refuse.
ATCP 78.16Food preparation and service.
ATCP 78.17Buildings and grounds.
ATCP 78.18Safety and supervision.
ATCP 78.19Health.
ATCP 78.20Register.
ATCP 78.21Sleeping quarters.
ATCP 78.22Primitive camping.
ATCP 79Campgrounds
SPS 220Tanning facilities
SPS 221Tattooing and body piercing
SPS 221.01Authority and purpose.
SPS 221.02Scope.
SPS 221.03Definitions.
SPS 221.04Licenses.
SPS 221.05Department fees.
SPS 221.06Enforcement.
SPS 221.065Level III local health department.
SPS 221.07Suspension or revocation of license.
SPS 221.08Appeals of actions by the department.
SPS 221.09Appeals of actions by agent health departments.
SPS 221.10Patrons.
SPS 221.11Physical facilities and environment.
SPS 221.12Personnel.
SPS 221.14Equipment.
SPS 221.14Cleaning and sterilization.
SPS 221.15Preparation and care of site.
SPS 221.16Temporary establishments.
SPS 221.17State fees.
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