Georgia Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Georgia. Regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-65
Background Check Requirements
- Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Georgia Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- Nurse Aide Registry CheckRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: GCIC Fingerprint
Citation: O.C.G.A. § 31-7-353
Supervision Requirements
Georgia requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-65
Abuse Registry
Checking the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: O.C.G.A. § 31-7-351
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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