Connecticut Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Connecticut. Regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).
75 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
75 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19-13-D66
Background Check Requirements
- Connecticut State Police Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- DCF Abuse/Neglect RegistryRequired
- Nurse Aide Registry CheckRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: State and FBI Fingerprint
Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-491c
Supervision Requirements
Connecticut requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19-13-D66
Abuse Registry
Checking the Connecticut DCF Abuse/Neglect Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101k
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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