Indiana Home Care Compliance Requirements

Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Indiana. Regulated by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).

75 hrs

Initial Training

12 hrs

Annual Training

Every 60 days

Supervision

Not Required

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Regulatory Authority

Agency:Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH)
License Type:Home Health Agency License
Regulation:IC 16-27-1

Training Requirements

75 hours

Initial training required

12 hours

Annual continuing education

Citation: 410 IAC 17-11

Background Check Requirements

  • Indiana Limited Criminal History CheckRequired
  • Indiana Expanded Criminal History CheckRequired
  • Indiana Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
  • Indiana Sex Offender RegistryRequired
  • OIG Exclusion ListRequired

Citation: IC 16-27-2

Supervision Requirements

Indiana requires supervisory visits every 60 days.

Citation: 410 IAC 17-11

Abuse Registry

Checking the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.

Citation: IC 16-28-13

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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