440.094
440.094(1) (1) Definitions. In this section:
440.094(1)(a) (a) “Credential” means a license, permit, certificate, or registration.
440.094(1)(b) (b) “Health care employer” means a system, care clinic, care provider, long-term care facility, or any entity whose employed, contracted, or affiliated staff provide health care service to individuals in this state.
440.094(1)(c) (c) “Health care provider” means an individual who holds a valid, unexpired credential granted by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as the acts that any of the following are licensed or certified to perform:
440.094(1)(c)1.
1.A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under ch. 44
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440.094
440.094(1) (1) Definitions. In this section:
440.094(1)(a) (a) “Credential” means a license, permit, certificate, or registration.
440.094(1)(b) (b) “Health care employer” means a system, care clinic, care provider, long-term care facility, or any entity whose employed, contracted, or affiliated staff provide health care service to individuals in this state.
440.094(1)(c) (c) “Health care provider” means an individual who holds a valid, unexpired credential granted by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as the acts that any of the following are licensed or certified to perform:
440.094(1)(c)1. 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under ch. 441 .
[Note: Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 . Prior to 9-1-26 it reads:]
440.094(1)(c)2. 2. A chiropractor licensed under ch. 446 .
440.094(1)(c)3. 3. A dentist or dental therapist licensed under ch. 447 .
440.094(1)(c)4. 4. A physician, perfusionist, or respiratory care practitioner licensed or certified under subch. II of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)5. 5. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under subch. III of ch. 448 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. IX of ch. 448 [subch. XI of ch. 448 ].
[Note: 440.094 Note NOTE: The correct cross-reference is shown in brackets. Corrective legislation is pending.]
440.094(1)(c)6. 6. A podiatrist licensed under subch. IV of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)7. 7. A dietitian certified under subch. V of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)8. 8. An athletic trainer licensed under subch. VI of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)9. 9. An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed under subch. VII of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)9m. 9m. A physician assistant licensed under subch. IX of ch. 448 .
440.094(1)(c)10. 10. An optometrist licensed under ch. 449 .
440.094(1)(c)11. 11. A pharmacist licensed under ch. 450 .
440.094(1)(c)12. 12. An acupuncturist certified under ch. 451 .
440.094(1)(c)13. 13. A psychologist licensed under ch. 455 .
440.094(1)(c)14. 14. A social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor certified or licensed under subch. I of ch. 457 or a clinical substance abuse counselor certified under s. 440.88 .
440.094(1)(c)15. 15. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under subch. II of ch. 459 .
440.094(1)(c)16. 16. A massage therapist or bodywork therapist licensed under ch. 460 .
440.094(2) (2) Practice by health care providers from other states.
440.094(2)(a) (a) Notwithstanding ss. 441.06 (4) , 441.09 (3) (b) , 446.02 (1) , 447.03 (1) and (2) , 448.03 (1) (a) , (b) , and (c) and (1m) , 448.51 (1) , 448.61 , 448.76 , 448.961 (1) and (2) , 449.02 (1) , 450.03 (1) , 451.04 (1) , 455.02 (1m) , 457.04 (4) , (5) , (6) , and (7) , 459.02 (1) , 459.24 (1) , and 460.02 , a health care provider may provide services within the scope of the credential that the health care provider holds and the department shall grant the health care provider a temporary credential to practice under this section if all of the following apply:
[Note: 440.094 Note NOTE: Section 448.03 (1) (b) was repealed by 2021 Wis. Act 23 . Corrective legislation is pending.]
440.094(2)(a)1. 1. The health care provider applies to the department for a temporary credential under this section within 30 days of beginning to provide health care services for a health care employer. The health care provider shall include in the application an attestation of all of the following:
440.094(2)(a)2. 2. If the health care provider provides services other than services provided through telehealth as described in sub. (3) , the health care employer of the health care provider attests to all of the following to the department within 10 days of the date on which the health care provider begins providing health care services in this state under this section:
440.094(2)(b) (b) A health care provider who practices within the scope of a temporary credential granted under this section has all rights and is subject to all responsibilities, malpractice insurance requirements, limitations on scope of practice, and other provisions that apply under chs. 440 to 480 to the practice of the health care provider.
440.094(2)(c) (c)
440.094(2)(c)1. 1. A temporary credential granted under this section becomes effective on the date identified in the attestation under par. (a) 1. a. that the health care provider first provided health care services in this state under this section.
440.094(2)(c)2. 2.
440.094(3) (3) Telehealth. A health care provider who practices within the scope of a temporary credential granted under this section may provide services through telehealth to a patient located in this state.