Introduction
Excerpts from the Wisconsin Statutes
Chapter 15 Structure of the Executive Branch
15.001 Declaration of policy
15.01 Definitions
15.02 Offices, departments and independent agencies
15.03 Attachment for limited purposes
15.04 Heads of departments and independent agencies; powers and duties
15.05 Secretaries
15.06 Commissions and commissioners
15.07 Boards
15.08 Examining boards and councils
15.085 Affiliated credentialing boards
15.09 Councils
15.40 Department of regulation and licensing; creation
15.405 Same; attached boards and examining boards
15.406 Same; attached affiliated credentialing boards
15.407 Same; councils
Chapter 19 General Duties of Public Officials -
Subchapter II Public Records and Property
19.34 Procedural information
Chapter 48 Children's Code
Subchapter XX - Miscellaneous Provisions
48.981 Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children.
Chapter 69 - Collection of Statistics
Subchapter 1 - Vital Statistics
69.18 Death Records
Chapter 146 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions
146.81 Health care records; definitions.
146.815 Contents of certain patient health care records.
146.817 Preservation of fetal monitor tracings and microfilm copies.
146.819 Preservation or destruction of patient health care records.
146.82 Confidentiality of patient health care records.
146.83 Access to patient health care records.
146.835 Parents denied physical placement rights.
146.836 Applicability.
146.84 Violations related to patient health care records.
146.87 Federal registration numbers for prescribers of controlled substances.
146.89 Volunteer health care provider program.
146.905 Reduction in fees prohibited.
146.91 Long−term care insurance.
146.95 Patient visitation.
146.96 Uniform claim processing form.
146.99 Assessments.
146.995 Reporting of wounds and burn injuries.
146.997 Health care worker protection.
Chapter 252 - Communicable Diseases
252.10 Public health dispensaries.
252.14 Discrimination related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
252.15 Restrictions on use of a test for HIV.
Chapter 341 - Registration of Vehicles
Subchapter I - Registration
341.14 Application for and issuance of special plates.
Chapter 343 - Operators' Licenses
343.51 Special identification cards for physically disabled.
Chapter 346 - Rules of the Road
346.50 Exceptions to stopping and parking restrictions.
Chapter 440 Department of Regulation and Licensing
Subchapter I - General Provisions
440.01 Definitions
440.02 Bonds
440.03 General duties and powers of the department
440.035 General duties of examining boards and affiliated credentialing boards.
440.04 Duties of the secretary
440.042 Advisory committees.
440.045 Disputes.
440.05 Standard fees
440.055 Credit card payments.
440.06 Refunds and reexaminations
440.07 Examination standards and services
440.08 Credential renewal
440.11 Change of name or address
440.12 Credential denial, non-renewal and revocation based on tax delinquency
440.13 Delinquency in support payments; failure to comply with subpoena or warrant.
440.14 Nondisclosure of certain personal information.
440.142 Reporting potential causes of public health emergency.
440.20 Disciplinary proceedings
440.205 Administrative warnings.
440.21 Enforcement of laws requiring credential
440.22 Assessment of costs
440.23 Cancellation of credential; reinstatement
440.25 Judicial review
Chapter 441 - Board of Nursing
Subchapter 1- Regulation of Nursing
441.001 Definitions.
441.01 Board of nursing.
441.04 Requisites for examination as a registered nurse.
441.05 Examination for nurses.
441.06 Licensure; civil liability exemption.
441.07 Revocation.
441.08 Temporary permit.
441.10 Licensed practical nurses.
441.115 Exceptions; temporary practice.
441.12 Administration; nonaccredited schools.
441.13 Penalty.
441.15 Nurse−midwives.
441.16 Prescription privileges of nurses.
Subchapter II - Nurse Licensure Compact
441.50 Nurse licensure compact.
Chapter 450 - Pharmacy Examining Board
450.01 Definitions.
450.10 Disciplinary proceedings; immunity; orders.
450.11 Prescription drugs and prescription devices.
Chapter 632 - Insurance Contracts in Specific Lines
Subchapter VI - Disability Insurance
632.895 Mandatory coverage.
Chapter 655 - Health Care Liability and Injured Patients and Families Compensation
Subchapter I - General Provisions
655.001 Definitions.
655.002 Applicability.
655.003 Exemptions for public employees and facilities and volunteers.
655.004 Rule−making authority.
655.005 Health care provider employees.
655.006 Remedy.
655.007 Patients’ claims.
655.009 Actions against health care providers.
655.01 Forms.
655.013 Attorney fees.
655.015 Future medical expenses.
655.016 Claim by minor sibling for loss of society and companionship.
655.017 Limitation on noneconomic damages.
655.019 Information needed to set fees.
Subchapter III - Insurance Provisions
655.23 Limitations of liability; proof of financial responsibility.
655.24 Insurance policy forms.
655.245 Insurance policy limitations.
655.25 Availability and effectiveness for health care liability insurance.
655.26 Reports on claims paid.
Subchapter IV - Insured Patients and Families Compensation Fund
655.27 Injured patients and families compensation fund.
v655.275 Injured patients and families compensation fund peer review council.
Subchapter VI - Mediation System
655.42 Establishment of mediation system.
655.43 Mediation requirement.
655.44 Request for mediation prior to court action.
655.445 Request for mediation in conjunction with court action.
655.45 Reports to licensing bodies.
655.455 Notice to health care providers and fund.
655.465 Mediation panels; mediation period.
655.54 Filing fee.
655.58 Mediation procedure.
655.61 Funding.
Subchapter VII - Mediation Fund
655.68 Mediation fund.
Chapter 895 Miscellaneous General Provisions
895.70 Sexual exploitation by a therapist.
895.73 Service representatives.
Chapter 905 - Evidence - Privileges
905.01 Privileges recognized only as provided.
905.015 Interpreters for persons with language difficulties, limited English proficiency,
or hearing or speaking impairments.
905.02 Required reports privileged by statute.
905.03 Lawyer−client privilege.
905.04 Physician−patient, registered nurse−patient, chiropractor−patient,
psychologist−patient, social worker−patient, marriage and family therapist−
patient and professional counselor−patient privilege.
905.045 Domestic violence or sexual assault advocate−victim privilege.
905.05 Husband−wife privilege.
905.06 Communications to members of the clergy.
905.065 Honesty testing devices.
905.07 Political vote.
905.08 Trade secrets.
905.09 Law enforcement records.
905.10 Identity of informer.
905.11 Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.
905.12 Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to
claim privilege.
905.13 Comment upon or inference from claim of privilege; instruction.
905.14 Privilege in crime victim compensation proceedings.
905.15 Privilege in use of federal tax return information.
Chapter 940 - Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security
940.22 Sexual exploitation by therapist; duty to report.
940.225 Sexual assault.
Chapter 961 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act
961.001 Declaration of intent.
Subchapter I - Definitions
961.01 Definitions.
Subchapter II - Standards and Schedules
961.11 Authority to control.
961.115 Native American Church exemption.
961.12 Nomenclature.
961.13 Schedule I tests.
961.14 Schedule I.
961.15 Schedule II tests.
961.16 Schedule II.
961.17 Schedule III tests.
961.18 Schedule III.
961.19 Schedule IV tests.
961.20 Schedule IV.
961.21 Schedule V tests.
961.22 Schedule V.
961.23 Dispensing of schedule V substances.
961.24 Publishing of updated schedules.
961.25 Controlled substance analog treated as a schedule I substance.
Subchapter III -Regulation of Manufacture, Distribution and Dispensing of Controlled Substances
961.31 Rules.
961.32 Possession authorization.
961.335 Special use authorization.
961.34 Controlled substances therapeutic research.
961.36 Controlled substances board duties relating to diversion control and
prevention,
compliance with controlled substances law and advice and assistance.
961.38 Prescriptions.
961.39 Limitations on optometrists.
961.395 Limitation on advanced practice nurses.
Subchapter IV - Offenses and Penalties
961.41 Prohibited acts A—penalties.
961.42 Prohibited acts B—penalties.
961.43 Prohibited acts C—penalties.
961.435 Specific penalty.
961.437 Possession and disposal of waste from manufacture of methamphetamine.
961.44 Penalties under other laws.
961.45 Bar to prosecution.
961.455 Using a child for illegal drug distribution or manufacturing purposes.
961.46 Distribution to persons under age 18.
961.47 Conditional discharge for possession or attempted possession as first
offense.
961.472 Assessment; certain possession or attempted possession offenses.
961.475 Treatment option.
961.48 Second or subsequent offenses.
961.49 Distribution of or possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
on or near certain places.
961.495 Possession or attempted possession of a controlled substance on or near
certain places.
961.50 Suspension or revocation of operating privilege.
Subchapter V
- Enforcement and Administrative Provisions
961.51 Powers of enforcement personnel.
961.52 Administrative inspections and warrants.
961.53 Violations constituting public nuisance.
961.54 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality.
961.55 Forfeitures.
961.555 Forfeiture proceedings.
961.56 Burden of proof; liabilities.
961.565 Enforcement reports.
Subchapter VI - Drug Paraphernalia
961.571 Definitions.
961.572 Determination.
961.573 Possession of drug paraphernalia.
961.574 Manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia.
961.575 Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor.
961.576 Advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
961.577 Municipal ordinances.
Subchapter VII -
Miscellaneous
961.61 Uniformity of interpretation.
961.62 Short title.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules of the Board of Nursing
Chapter N 1 - Program approval for schools of nursing
N 1.01 Authority and intent.
N 1.02 Definitions.
N 1.03Board approval of new nursing programs.
N 1.04 Continuation of approval of schools based on accreditation by a board recognized
nursing accreditation agency.
N 1.05 Continuation of approval of schools based on compliance with board standards.
N 1.06 Standards for school approval or continuing approval.
N 1.07 Changes requiring approval of the board.
N 1.08 Closure of approved school.
N 1.09 Exceptions.
Chapter N 2 - Licensure by Examination
N 2.01 Authority and intent.
N 2.02 Definitions.
N 2.03 Qualifications for examination.
N 2.04 Application procedure for R.N. and L.P.N. applicants.
N 2.05 Licensure examination.
N 2.06 Temporary permits.
N 2.07 Examining councils.
Chapter N 3 - Licensure by Endorsement
N 3.01 Authority and intent.
N 3.02 Definitions.
N 3.03 Qualifications for endorsement.
N 3.04 Application procedure for R.N. and L.P.N. applicants.
N 3.05 Temporary permits.
Chapter N 4 - Licensure of Nurse - Midwives
N 4.01 Authority and intent.
N 4.02 Definitions.
N 4.03 Qualifications for licensure.
N 4.04 Application procedures for licensure.
N 4.05 Temporary permits.
N 4.06 Scope of practice.
N 4.07 Limitations on the scope of practice.
N 4.08 Licensure and exception.
N 4.09 Health care facilities where practice shall occur.
N 4.10 Malpractice insurance coverage.
Chapter N 5 - Renewal of License
N 5.01 Authority and intent.
N 5.02 Definitions.
N 5.03 Current license required for practice.
N 5.07 Duplicate renewal card.
N 5.08 Renewal after 5 years.
Chapter N 6 - Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
N 6.01 Authority and intent.
N 6.02 Definitions.
N 6.03 Standards of practice for registered nurses.
N 6.04 Standards of practice for licensed practical nurses.
N 6.05 Violations of standards.
Chapter N 7 - Rules of Conduct
N 7.01 Authority and intent.
N 7.02 Definitions.
N 7.03 Negligence, abuse of alcohol or other drugs or mental incompetency.
N 7.04 Misconduct or unprofessional conduct.
Chapter N 8 - Certification of Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers
N 8.01 Authority and intent.
N 8.02 Definitions.
N 8.03 Qualifications for certification as an advanced practice nurse prescriber.
N 8.04 Application procedure.
N 8.05 Continuing education.
N 8.06 Prescribing limitations.
N 8.07 Prescription orders.
N 8.08 Malpractice insurance coverage.
N 8.09Dispensing.
N 8.10 Case management and collaboration with other health care professionals.
Advanced Practice Nurse Requirements & Guidelines
Filing a Complaint
Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules of the Medical Examining Board
Chapter Med 17 - Standards for Dispensing and Prescribing Drugs
Med 17.01 Authority and purpose.
Med 17.02 Definitions.
Med 17.03 Packaging.
Med 17.04 Labeling.
Med 17.05 Recordkeeping.
Med 17.06 Prescription orders by nurses and ancillary health care personnel.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules of the Pharmacy Examining Board
Chapter Phar 7 - Pharmacy Practice
Phar 7.01 Minimum procedures for compounding and dispensing.
Phar 7.015 Pharmacy technicians.
Phar 7.02 Prescription label; name of drug or drug product dispensed.
Phar 7.03 Prescription renewal limitations.
Phar 7.04 Return or exchange of health items.
Phar 7.05 Prescription records.
Phar 7.065 Answering machines in pharmacies.
Phar 7.07 Medication profile record system.
Phar 7.08 Prescription orders transmitted electronically.
Phar 7.09 Automated dispensing systems.
Phar 7.10 Administration of drug products and devices other than vaccines.
Phar 7.12 Central fill pharmacy.
Chapter Phar 8 - Requirements for Controlled Substances
Phar 8.01 Scope.
Phar 8.02 Records.
Phar 8.03 Filing prescription orders.
Phar 8.04 Purpose of issue of prescription order.
Phar 8.05 Dispensing.
Phar 8.06 Renewing prescriptions.
Phar 8.07 Partial dispensing.
Phar 8.08 Labeling prescriptions.
Phar 8.09 Emergency dispensing.
Phar 8.10 Disclosure of suspicious orders of controlled substances.
Phar 8.11 Controlled substances in emergency kits for long term care facilities.
Phar 8.12 Prescription orders transmitted by facsimile machine.
Chapter Phar 10 - Standards of professional conduct
Phar 10.01 Authority.
Phar 10.02 Definitions.
Phar 10.03 Unprofessional conduct.
Excerpts From the Rules of the Department of Regulation and Licensing
Chapter RL 1 - Procedures to Review Denial of an Application
RL 1.01 Authority and scope.
RL 1.03 Definitions.
RL 1.04 Examination failure: retake and hearing.
RL 1.05 Notice of intent to deny and notice of denial.
RL 1.06 Parties to a denial review proceeding.
RL 1.07 Request for hearing.
RL 1.08 Procedure.
RL 1.09 Conduct of hearing.
RL 1.10 Service.
RL 1.11 Failure to appear.
RL 1.12 Withdrawal of request.
RL 1.13 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 1 - Appendix I - Notice of Intent to Deny
Chapter RL 1 - Appendix II - Notice of Denial
Chapter RL 2 - Procedures for Pleading and Hearings
RL 2.02 Scope; kinds of proceedings.
RL 2.03 Definitions.
RL 2.035 Receiving informal complaints.
RL 2.036 Procedure for settlement conferences.
RL 2.037 Parties to a disciplinary proceeding.
RL 2.04 Commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
RL 2.05 Pleadings to be captioned.
RL 2.06 Complaint.
RL 2.07 Notice of hearing.
RL 2.08 Service and filing of complaint, notice of hearing and other papers.
RL 2.09 Answer.
RL 2.10 dministrative law judge.
RL 2.11 Prehearing conference.
RL 2.12 Settlements.
RL 2.13 Discovery.
RL 2.14 Default.
RL 2.15 Conduct of hearing.
RL 2.16 Witness fees and costs.
RL 2.17 Transcription fees.
RL 2.18 Assessment of costs.
RL 2.20 Extension of time limits in disciplinary actions against physicians.
Chapter RL 2 - Appendix 1 - Notice of Hearing
Chapter RL 3 - Administrative Injunctions
RL 3.01 Authority.
RL 3.02 Scope; kinds of proceedings.
RL 3.03 Definitions.
RL 3.04 Pleadings to be captioned.
RL 3.05 Petition for administrative injunction.
RL 3.06 Notice of hearing.
RL 3.07 Service and filing of petition, notice of hearing and other papers.
RL 3.08 Answer.
RL 3.09 Administrative law judge.
RL 3.10 Prehearing conference.
RL 3.11 Settlements.
RL 3.12 Discovery.
RL 3.13 Default.
RL 3.14 Conduct of hearing.
RL 3.15 Witness fees and costs.
RL 3.16 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 3 - Appendix I
Chapter RL 4 - Department Application Procedures and Application Fee Policies
RL 4.01 Authorization.
RL 4.02 Definitions.
RL 4.03 Time for review and determination of credential applications.
RL 4.04 Fees for examinations, reexaminations and proctoring examinations.
RL 4.05 Fee for test review.
RL 4.06 Refunds.
Chapter RL 6 - Summary Suspensions
RL 6.01 Authority and intent.
RL 6.02 Scope.
RL 6.03 Definitions.
RL 6.04 Petition for summary suspension.
RL 6.05 Notice of petition to respondent.
RL 6.06 Issuance of summary suspension order.
RL 6.07 Contents of summary suspension order.
RL 6.08 Service of summary suspension order.
RL 6.09 Hearing to show cause.
RL 6.10 Commencement of disciplinary proceeding.
RL 6.11 Delegation.
Chapter RL 7 - Impaired Professionals Procedure
RL 7.01 Authority and intent.
RL 7.02 Definitions.
RL 7.03 Referral to and eligibility for the procedure.
RL 7.04 Requirements for participation.
RL 7.05 Agreement for participation.
RL 7.06 Standards for approval of treatment facilities or individual therapists.
RL 7.07 Intradepartmental referral.
RL 7.08 Records.
RL 7.09 Report.
RL 7.10 Applicability of procedures to direct licensing by the department.
RL 7.11 Approval of drug testing programs.
Chapter RL 7 - Appendix I Consent for Release of Information
Chapter RL 8 - Administrative Warnings
RL 8.01 Authority and scope.
RL 8.02 Definitions.
RL 8.03 Findings before issuance of an administrative warning.
RL 8.04 Issuance of an administrative warning.
RL 8.05 Request for a review of an administrative warning.
RL 8.06 Procedures.
RL 8.07 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 8 - Appendix I Department of Regulation and Licensing (Disciplinary Authority) Administrative Warning
Chapter RL 9 - Denial of Renewal Application Because Applicant is liable for Delinquent Taxes
RL 9.01 Authority.
RL 9.02 Scope; nature of proceedings.
RL 9.03 Definitions.
RL 9.04 Procedures for requesting the department of revenue to certify
whether an applicant for renewal is liable for delinquent taxes.
RL 9.05 Denial of renewal.
Chapter HFS 145 - Control of Communicable Diseases
Subchapter I — General Provisions
HFS
145.01 Statutory authority.
HFS
145.02 Purpose and scope.
HFS
145.03 Definitions.
HFS
145.04 Reports of communicable diseases.
HFS
145.05 Investigation and control of communicable diseases.
HFS
145.06 General statement of powers for control of communicable disease.
HFS
145.07 Special disease control measures.
Subchapter II — Tuberculosis
HFS
145.08 Definitions.
HFS
145.09 Laboratory procedures.
HFS
145.10 Restriction and management of patients and contacts.
HFS
145.11 Discharge from isolation or confinement.
HFS
145.12 Certification of public health dispensaries.
HFS
145.13 Dispensary reimbursement.
Subchapter III — Sexually Transmitted Disease
HFS
145.14 Definitions.
HFS
145.15 Case reporting.
HFS
145.16 Reporting of cases delinquent in treatment.
HFS
145.17 Determination of sources and contacts.
HFS
145.18 Criteria for determination of suspects.
HFS
145.19 Examination of suspects.
HFS
145.20 Commitment of suspects.
HFS
145.21 Treatment of minors.
HFS
145.22Treatment guidelines.
Chapter
HFS 145 - Appendix A Communicable Diseases
