Kentucky Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Kentucky. Regulated by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).
75 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
75 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: 902 KAR 20:081
Background Check Requirements
- Kentucky State Police Criminal CheckRequired
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services CheckRequired
- Kentucky Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- Kentucky Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: KSP Fingerprint
Citation: KRS 216.789
Supervision Requirements
Kentucky requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 902 KAR 20:081
Abuse Registry
Checking the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: KRS 216.532
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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