District of Columbia Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in District of Columbia. Regulated by the DC Department of Health (DC Health).
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: 22-B DCMR § 9399
Background Check Requirements
- DC Metropolitan Police Department CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Nurse Aide Registry CheckRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: FBI Fingerprint
Citation: D.C. Code § 44-551
Supervision Requirements
District of Columbia requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 22-B DCMR § 9399
Abuse Registry
Checking the DC Child Protection Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: D.C. Code § 4-1302.01
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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