Senate Bill 1021 aims to enhance safety and emergency response protocols in adult family homes, residential care apartment complexes, community-based residential facilities, and nursing homes in Wisconsin. The bill mandates the Department of Health Services (DHS) to develop fall prevention and recovery training programs for employees and residents of these facilities. It requires that these facilities administer the training to employees and residents, unless a healthcare provider certifies that a resident is incapable of completing the program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least one employee with current CPR and first aid certification, as well as one trained in fall prevention and recovery, must be present at all times when residents are on the premises.

Furthermore, the bill imposes a duty on these facilities to provide immediate aid, including administering CPR and first aid before emergency medical services arrive, and to attempt to lift residents who have fallen and appear uninjured. It prohibits any policies that would prevent staff from providing necessary aid. The bill also includes provisions for increasing the authorized positions for DHS by one full-time quality assurance program specialist. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the safety and care of residents in these facilities through enhanced training and emergency response measures.