Arizona Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Arizona. Regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
40 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
40 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: A.A.C. R9-10-1012
Background Check Requirements
- Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance CardRequired
- FBI Criminal Background CheckRequired
- Adult Protective Services RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: Fingerprint Clearance Card
Citation: A.R.S. § 36-411
Supervision Requirements
Arizona requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: A.A.C. R9-10-1013
Abuse Registry
Checking the Arizona Adult Protective Services Central Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: A.R.S. § 46-459
What the Compliance Snapshot Covers
Licensing & Operations
Agency license status, policies, incident reporting, and quality assurance programs.
Personnel Files
Employee documentation, signed agreements, I-9 verification, and tax form compliance.
Background Screening
Criminal background checks, OIG exclusion verification, and re-screening schedules.
Health & Safety
TB screening, CPR/First Aid certifications, infection control, and PPE protocols.
Training & Competency
Orientation programs, competency evaluations, and annual continuing education hours.
Care Delivery
Care plans, electronic visit verification (EVV), and supervisory visit compliance.
Documentation Integrity
Document expiration tracking, audit trail maintenance, and record-keeping standards.
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