Iowa Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Iowa. Regulated by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA).
75 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Not Required
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Training Requirements
75 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: IAC 481-57
Background Check Requirements
- Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation CheckRequired
- Dependent Adult Abuse RegistryRequired
- Child Abuse RegistryRequired
- Iowa Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Citation: Iowa Code § 135C.33
Supervision Requirements
Iowa requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: IAC 481-57
Abuse Registry
Checking the Iowa Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: Iowa Code § 235B.6
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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