Emergency order eases licensing processes to expand healthcare workforce
In response to the shortage of healthcare providers needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other medical conditions that still require care, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued an emergency order that eases licensing requirements and expands the practice of some healthcare workers. Emergency Order #16, issued March 27, includes the following components.
Interstate reciprocity
Healthcare providers with a valid and current license in another state may practice under and within the scope of the license in Wisconsin without first obtaining a temporary or permanent license from Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). The conditions for doing so are that: