Louisiana Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Louisiana. Regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
40 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
40 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: LAC 48:I.Chapter 89
Background Check Requirements
- Louisiana State Police Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Direct Service Worker RegistryRequired
- Louisiana Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: State Police Fingerprint
Citation: La. R.S. 40:1203.3
Supervision Requirements
Louisiana requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: LAC 48:I.Chapter 89
Abuse Registry
Checking the Louisiana Direct Service Worker Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: La. R.S. 40:1203.2
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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