Background

Effective April 1, 2009, Chapter DHS 83, Wisconsin Administrative Code for Community-Based Residential Facilities, was revised. Among the changes are requirements for both instructors and students of the four department-approved training topics (standard precautions, first aid and choking, fire safety, and medication administration), outlined in DHS 83.20. The requirements created standardized curriculum, an approval process for instructors, and a registry to track completion of the classes. In addition, an administrator course and train-the-trainer courses were developed. Since that time, several other types of community settings, that are regulated by DHS are using this training to meet the state-mandated training requirements. Employees are encouraged to check the administrative code or with the provider they are working for to see what training is required.