Maine Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Maine. Regulated by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
50 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
50 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: 10-144 CMR Chapter 12
Background Check Requirements
- Maine State Bureau of Identification CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Maine Adult Protective Services RegistryRequired
- Maine Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: SBI Fingerprint
Citation: 22 M.R.S.A. § 1812-G
Supervision Requirements
Maine requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 10-144 CMR Chapter 12
Abuse Registry
Checking the Maine Adult Protective Services Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: 22 M.R.S.A. § 3477
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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