If a potential paid feeding assistant hire has completed a paid feeding assistant training course approved by another state survey agency will that course be honored in Minnesota?
MDH will address the state reciprocity as we become aware that other states have their approval mechanisms in place. At that time, we would indicate that the individual be considered qualified as a paid feeding assistant providing there is the documentation by the nursing home that they have verified the paid feeding assistant training course was approved and is consistent with that States’ process, CMS requirements and that the individual successfully completed the course. Documentation must be retained by the nursing home in the employment file. Reminder: the paid feeding assistant is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON), therefore, the DON must assure that the feeding assistant is competent in those feeding skills.
Related Questions
- What if a potential paid feeding assistant hire has completed a paid feeding assistant course approved by MDH but it was taught at a different nursing home?
- Can an approved paid feeding assistant curriculum be taught by an establishment other than a licensed nursing home?
- Are both a written and demonstration of skills test required to pass the paid feeding assistant training course?
