# Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.01: Authority and purpose

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.01
- **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 83 / § DHS 83.01

## Text

Authority and purpose.
(1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 50.02 (2) , Stats., to develop and establish regulations and standards for the care, treatment or services, and health, safety, rights, welfare, and comfort of residents in CBRFs.
(2) The chapter is intended to ensure all CBRFs provide a living environment for residents that is as homelike as possible and is the least restrictive of each resident’s freedom; and that care and services a resident needs are provided in a manner that protects the rights and dignity of the resident and that encourages the resident to move toward functional independence in daily living or to maintain independent functioning to the highest possible extent.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.02 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.03 Variance and waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.04 Licensing categories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.05 Application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.06 Program statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.07 Fit and qualified](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.08 Department action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.09 Biennial report and fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.10 Change of ownership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.11 Facility closing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.12 Investigation, notification, and reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.13 General records, retention and posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 83.14 Licensee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_83_14.md)

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