Assembly Bill 1043 aims to enhance safety and care standards 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 unable to complete the program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least one employee with current CPR and first aid certification, as well as training 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 but appear uninjured. It prohibits any policies that would prevent staff from providing necessary aid. The bill also includes provisions to increase the authorized positions for DHS by one full-time quality assurance program specialist. Overall, this legislation seeks to improve the safety and responsiveness of care in residential facilities for vulnerable populations.