South Carolina Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in South Carolina. Regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
40 hrs
Initial Training
12 hrs
Annual Training
Every 60 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
40 hours
Initial training required
12 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: S.C. Code Regs. 61-77
Background Check Requirements
- SLED (State Law Enforcement Division) Criminal CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- DSS Central Registry of Child AbuseRequired
- South Carolina Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: SLED Fingerprint
Citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 44-7-2910
Supervision Requirements
South Carolina requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: S.C. Code Regs. 61-77
Abuse Registry
Checking the SC DSS Central Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1940
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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