Ohio Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Ohio. Regulated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
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: OAC 3701-17
Background Check Requirements
- Ohio BCI&I Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Ohio Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- Ohio Rap Back ProgramRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: BCI&I Fingerprint
Citation: ORC § 3701.881
Supervision Requirements
Ohio requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: OAC 3701-17
Abuse Registry
Checking the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: ORC § 3721.32
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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