DHS 129.11(4)(4) The program determines the number of extra hours required for the training topics listed under sub. (2). However, the training shall be in addition to the minimum 8 hours required for the federally mandated topics under s. DHS 129.11 (1) (a) to (h).

DHS 129.11(5)(5) Training programs shall stress that the only direct, hands-on duty a feeding assistant is permitted to perform is assisting residents who have no complicated feeding problems to eat or drink.

DHS 129.11 HistoryHistory: CR 08-042: cr. register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08.

DHS 129.12(1)(1) Feeding assistant training programs shall use a training curriculum, which has been pre-approved by the department and determined to comply with the federally mandated topics under s. DHS 129.11 (1) (a) to (h).

DHS 129.12(2)(2) Feeding assistant training programs shall use the department of health services, division of quality assurance video, The Wisconsin Caregiver Program: A Blueprint for Excellence, to provide feeding assistant students instruction regarding the requirements of the caregiver program. A copy of the video is provided to the feeding assistant training program by the department.

DHS 129.12(3)(3) Training programs that are conducted in nursing homes shall submit to the department proposed training materials to provide feeding assistants instruction regarding the facility’s selected resident population.

DHS 129.12(4)(4) Although the pre-approved standardized training curriculums include additional skill information, such as, intake and output and special care needs for residents with dysphasia, the instructor shall emphasize that the feeding assistant may not be permitted to perform any other hands-on duty, beyond assisting residents who have no complicated feeding problems to eat and drink.

DHS 129.12 NoteNote: Trained feeding assistants may identify the amounts of food and fluid consumed according to facility policy and procedures.

DHS 129.12 HistoryHistory: CR 08-042: cr. register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08.

DHS 129.13(1)(1) A person may not provide hands-on assistance with feeding or hydrating residents unless the person has successfully completed all of the following:

DHS 129.13(1)(a)(a) A training program approved by the state for feeding assistants, including additional instruction on the selected resident population and the Wisconsin Caregiver Program requirements.

DHS 129.13(1)(b)(b) After completing the training course, a state-approved standardized written quiz with a score of 75 percent or greater. Individuals may request the quiz to be administered orally. Instructors shall consider the needs of persons who have limited English proficiency or literacy difficulties.

DHS 129.13(1)(c)(c) A state-approved standardized skill demonstration, determining hand washing and resident feeding competency with a score of 75 percent or greater.

DHS 129.13(2)(2) The instructor shall observe the trainee’s performance and initial and date each skill to verify the satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance.

DHS 129.13(3)(3) Students who do not successfully pass the initial competency evaluation will be allowed the opportunity to review the training materials and retake the test. Programs can establish the number of times a candidate may retake the test. However, the program shall document the failure, opportunity for review and subsequent retake testing date.

DHS 129.13(5)(5) The instructor shall issue a state-approved certificate to each participant who successfully completes the feeding assistant program, documenting the name of the participant, the training program and the date of successful completion.

DHS 129.13 HistoryHistory: CR 08-042: cr. register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08.

DHS 129.14DHS 129.14 Standards for instructors of feeding assistant training programs.

DHS 129.14(1)(1) The feeding assistant training programs shall determine the appropriate qualifications for their instructors based on the needs of the selected clients and the nursing home.

DHS 129.14(2)(2) Training programs shall provide the name and qualifications of the proposed instructor to the department.

DHS 129.14(3)(3) The primary instructor may supplement the course by including other individuals for lecture or demonstration whose qualifications or experience add benefit to the training program.

DHS 129.14(4)(4) A paid feeding assistant is not permitted to lead the training of another paid feeding assistant student.

DHS 129.14 HistoryHistory: CR 08-042: cr. register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08.

DHS 129.15(1)(1) A nursing home wishing to operate a feeding assistant training program shall apply for approval from the department on a form provided by the department with the nursing home’s proposed selected resident population, curriculum, and proposed feeding assistant instructor information.