# Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.11: Authority and purpose

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_11

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.11
- **Heading:** Authority and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DHS / Chapter DHS 131 / § DHS 131.11

## Text

Authority and purpose.
Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 50.95 , Stats., to establish minimum standards for the operation of hospice programs in Wisconsin. The purpose of the chapter is to ensure that hospice patients receive safe and adequate care and support and that the health and safety of hospice patients, employees and volunteers are protected.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.11 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.12 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.13 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.14 License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_14.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.15 Inspections of licensed programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_15.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.16 Waivers and variances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_16.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.17 Admission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_17.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.18 Discharge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_18.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.19 Patient rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_19.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.20 Assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_20.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.21 Plan of care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_21.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.22 Quality assessment and performance improvement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_22.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.23 Infection control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_23.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 131.24 Employee health](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_131_24.md)

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