Colorado Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Colorado. Regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
60 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
60 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 26
Background Check Requirements
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)Required
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: CBI and FBI Fingerprint
Citation: C.R.S. § 27-90-111
Supervision Requirements
Colorado requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 26
Abuse Registry
Checking the Colorado Adult Protective Services Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: C.R.S. § 26-3.1-111
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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