Paid Feeding Assistants in Nursing Homes

Paid Feeding Assistant training requirements in Minnesota became effective January 15, 2004. Please see Information Bulletin 04-01 for more information regarding this program.

• State Approved Paid Feeding Assistant Training Courses
• Questions and Answers About the Paid Feeding Assistant Program

Regulations

State Operation Manual, Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
Select "Appendices Table of Contents," then click on the letter PP, Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities. Scroll down or search for F811 (483.60(h), 483.60(h)(1), 483.60(h)(2), 483.60(h)(3)).

Minnesota Statute 144A.62
Allows the use of paid feeding assistants in nursing homes.

Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 187 / Friday, September 26, 2003 / Rules and Regulations (PDF)
Additional background.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Paid Feeding Assistant Program please contact: Health.nar.coord@state.mn.us.