Massachusetts Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Massachusetts. Regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
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: 105 CMR 141.050
Background Check Requirements
- CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) CheckRequired
- SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information) CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Massachusetts Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: State and FBI Fingerprint
Citation: M.G.L. c. 111 § 72B
Supervision Requirements
Massachusetts requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 105 CMR 141.060
Abuse Registry
Checking the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: 105 CMR 157.000
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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