Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Paid Feeding Assistants in Long Term Care Facilities
medicare · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2003-09-26 · Effective 2003-10-27 · 68 FR 55528
Document
Document number
03-24362
Federal Register citation
68 FR 55528
CFR reference
42 CFR 483
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
medicare
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2003-09-26
Effective date
2003-10-27
HHS docket
CMS-2131-F
Abstract
This final rule permits a long term care facility to use paid feeding assistants to supplement the services of certified nurse aides under certain conditions. States must approve training programs for feeding assistants using Federal requirements as minimum standards. Feeding assistants must successfully complete a State-approved training program and work under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The intent is to provide more residents with help in eating and drinking and reduce the incidence of unplanned weight loss and dehydration.