Wisconsin eSupplier #S-1951 DQA-26

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry and Competency Evaluation Program Services Solicitation

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), is seeking proposals for the operation of a Nurse Aide Registry and a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. - Government Buyer: - Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) - Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) - Procurement Manager: Kathy Heck - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate the Nurse Aide Registry for the state - Administer Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP), including written, oral, and skills exams - Maintain web-based registry access and process applications (including out-of-state and student nurse applications) - Oversee regulatory compliance with federal (42 CFR 483.150 - 483.160) and state (Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 146, DHS 129) requirements - Provide secure, ADA-compliant exam administration for approximately 17,500 candidates annually - Manage reporting, caregiver misconduct tracking, records retention, and IT security - Products/Services Requested: - Written Examinations (12,500 annually) - Oral Examinations (820 annually) - Skills Examinations (11,500 annually) - Application processing fees (out-of-state: 3,300; student nurse: 345) - Test result dispute fee processing (30 annually) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have experience administering multiple Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Programs and Registries - Secure, ADA-compliant testing and registry systems - Timely reporting and transition planning - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), is seeking proposals for a Nurse Aide Registry and Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. The program aims to meet federal and state standards, including regulations in 42 CFR 483.150 - CFR 483.160, Wis. Stat. Ch. 146, and Wis. Admin. Code DHS 129. It involves regulating and reviewing Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP) and Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Programs (NACEP), approving curricula, overseeing testing, and maintaining the Nurse Aide Registry. The registry determines eligibility of candidates to work in federally certified and state-licensed facilities such as nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospices. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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