Idaho Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Idaho. Regulated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW).
40 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 90 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
40 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: IDAPA 16.03.10
Background Check Requirements
- Idaho State Police Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Adult Protection RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: ISP Fingerprint
Citation: Idaho Code § 39-5601
Supervision Requirements
Idaho requires supervisory visits every 90 days.
Citation: IDAPA 16.03.10
Abuse Registry
Checking the Idaho Adult Protection Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: Idaho Code § 39-5310
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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