Minnesota Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Minnesota. Regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
75 hrs
Initial Training
8 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
75 hours
Initial training required
8 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: Minn. R. 4668.0100
Background Check Requirements
- Minnesota BCA Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- NetStudy (Maltreatment Background Study)Required
- Minnesota Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: BCA and FBI Fingerprint
Citation: Minn. Stat. § 245C
Supervision Requirements
Minnesota requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: Minn. R. 4668.0100
Abuse Registry
Checking the Minnesota NetStudy Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: Minn. Stat. § 245C.04
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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