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Department of Health Services 140 Review
All Local Health
Departments
The process gets its
name from Wis. Admin.
Code ch. DHS 140 ,
which outlines that a
formal review must
occur under the
authority of Wis. Stat. §
251.20(1).
The operations of all LHDs must be
formally reviewed by DHS.
Based on the review
team’s recommendation,
the state health officer
determines whether the
LHD satisfies the
statutory requirements of
a level I, II, or III LHD.
Assure a Strong Public
Health System
After the onsite visit, the
review team provides written
recommendations for the
operations of the LHD to the
state health officer.
The review team also
highlights strengths of the
LHD.
A review team composed of staff from the
Division of Public Health (DPH), Office of
Policy and Practice Alignment (OPPA), and
other bureaus/offices, coordinates the timeline
for the DHS 140 Review with the LHD.
Review Team Coordinates
with LHD
LHD staff gathers
documentation that is
requested as part of the
review. The documents
are submitted
electronically for the
review team to evaluate.
LHD Collects and
Submits
Documentation
Onsite Visit Conducted
After the LHD has
submitted evidence,
the review team
conducts an onsite
visit to further discuss
LHD operations.
LHD staff, Board of
Health members, and
other LHD partners
often attend the onsite
visit.
Review Team Recommendations
Certificate of Designation
The DHS 140 review process provides
motivation to review policies and
procedures, reorganize resource
materials, and update agreements.
It is also an
opportunity for staff
and board members
to learn from each
other about the
function and
success of the LHD.
DHS 140 reviews identify
areas of opportunity and
also support LHDs
seeking accreditation.
Improving the quality of
services provided assures
a strong public health
system.
Motivation
Quality
Improvement
Learning Experience
Statutory Requirement
A DHS 140 review is
conducted at least
every five years.
Department of Health
Services (DHS) 140
reviews verify a
minimum level of
services is provided or
arranged for by local
health departments
(LHD).
DHS 140 reviews also promote the
National Public Health Performance
Standards.
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