Nurse Aide Registry and Training and Competency Evaluation Program

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is soliciting proposals to operate a statewide Nurse Aide Registry and to provide a comprehensive Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP/NACEP). The contractor will develop, customize, and maintain training curricula, conduct competency testing, and manage the electronic registry of all nurse aides who meet federal (42 CFR 483) and state (Wis. Stat. Ch. 146; Wis. Admin. Code DHS 129) requirements. Services include curriculum design, instructor qualification, testing administration, data management, reporting to DQA, and ongoing compliance monitoring for facilities such as nursing homes, home‑health agencies, and hospices. • Design and deliver state‑compliant nurse aide training modules (classroom, online, or hybrid). • Administer competency evaluations and issue certifications. • Maintain and update a secure, searchable Nurse Aide Registry. • Provide eligibility verification services for health‑care facilities. • Ensure alignment with federal and Wisconsin statutes and regulations. • Offer reporting dashboards and annual compliance summaries to DQA.