North Carolina Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in North Carolina. Regulated by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR).
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: 10A NCAC 13J .1103
Background Check Requirements
- North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Health Care Personnel RegistryRequired
- NC Sex Offender RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: SBI Fingerprint
Citation: G.S. 131E-265
Supervision Requirements
North Carolina requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: 10A NCAC 13J .1105
Abuse Registry
Checking the NC Health Care Personnel Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: G.S. 131E-256
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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