New York Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in New York. Regulated by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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: 10 NYCRR 766.11
Background Check Requirements
- DCJS Criminal History Record CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Staff Exclusion List (SEL)Required
- New York Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: DCJS Fingerprint
Citation: PHL § 3606
Supervision Requirements
New York requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 10 NYCRR 763.13
Abuse Registry
Checking the New York Staff Exclusion List (SEL) is required for all staff.
Citation: SSL § 495
Additional Requirements
- LHCSA license must be obtained before operating
- Home health aides must complete 75-hour training program
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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