Delaware Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Delaware. Regulated by the Delaware Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ).
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: 16 Del. Admin. Code § 4406
Background Check Requirements
- Delaware State Bureau of Investigation CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Adult Abuse RegistryRequired
- Child Abuse RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: SBI Fingerprint
Citation: 16 Del. C. § 1141
Supervision Requirements
Delaware requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 16 Del. Admin. Code § 4406
Abuse Registry
Checking the Delaware Adult/Child Abuse Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: 31 Del. C. § 3913
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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