Illinois Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Illinois. Regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
120 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
120 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: 77 Ill. Adm. Code 245.40
Background Check Requirements
- Illinois State Police Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Healthcare Worker Background Check (HFS)Required
- Illinois Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- Illinois Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: ISP Fingerprint
Citation: 225 ILCS 46/
Supervision Requirements
Illinois requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 77 Ill. Adm. Code 245.50
Abuse Registry
Checking the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: 225 ILCS 46/25
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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