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Wisconsin DSP Training Audit Checklist
Every training Wisconsin requires for direct support professionals, with the deadline and the official rule, so you can check each staff file before your next review. Community-based residential facilities follow DHS 83. Licensed 3–4 bed adult family homes follow DHS 88. Family Care and IRIS contract terms are not listed.
| Item | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ Orientation: job duties, abuse reporting, resident needs, evacuation, and policies | Before any job duties | DHS 83.19 |
| ☐ Standard precautions, department-approved course and trainer | Before possible exposure | DHS 83.20(2)(a) |
| ☐ Fire safety, approved course and trainer | Within 90 days | DHS 83.20(2)(b) |
| ☐ First aid and choking, approved course and trainer | Within 90 days | DHS 83.20(2)(c) |
| ☐ Medication administration and management, approved course and trainer | Before handling medications | DHS 83.20(2)(d) |
| ☐ Approved-training records include trainer approval number, name, topic, and date | Ongoing | DHS 83.20(1)(b) |
| ☐ Challenging behaviors | Within 90 days | DHS 83.21(3) |
| ☐ Task training for assessment, service plans, and personal care | Before those duties | DHS 83.22 |
| ☐ Dietary training | Within 90 days of dietary duties | DHS 83.22(4) |
| ☐ Direct supervision until required training is complete | Until complete | DHS 83.23 |
| ☐ 15 hours of continuing education covering the required topics | Every calendar year from the first full year | DHS 83.25 |
| ☐ Licensed 3–4 bed adult family home: 15 hours of approved training, including fire safety and first aid | Before or within 6 months of starting | DHS 88.04(5)(a) |
| ☐ Licensed 3–4 bed adult family home: 8 hours of approved training | Every year after the initial training | DHS 88.04(5)(b) |
This state does not have a catalog pathway yet. Agencies here are supported through just-in-time pathway setup.