Maryland Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Maryland. Regulated by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).
80 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
80 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: COMAR 10.07.05.10
Background Check Requirements
- Maryland CJIS Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Maryland Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- Maryland Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: CJIS Fingerprint
Citation: Health-General § 19-1901
Supervision Requirements
Maryland requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: COMAR 10.07.05.12
Abuse Registry
Checking the Maryland Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: COMAR 10.07.02
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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