Vermont Home Care Compliance Requirements

Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Vermont. Regulated by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL).

75 hrs

Initial Training

12 hrs

Annual Training

Every 60 days

Supervision

Required

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Regulatory Authority

Agency:Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL)
License Type:Home Health Agency License
Regulation:33 V.S.A. § 7101

Training Requirements

75 hours

Initial training required

12 hours

Annual continuing education

Citation: CVR 13-110-010

Background Check Requirements

  • Vermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC) CheckRequired
  • FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
  • Vermont Adult Abuse Registry (33 V.S.A. § 6911)Required
  • Vermont Child Protection RegistryRequired
  • OIG Exclusion ListRequired

Fingerprinting required: VCIC Fingerprint

Citation: 33 V.S.A. § 7.6

Supervision Requirements

Vermont requires supervisory visits every 60 days.

Citation: CVR 13-110-010

Abuse Registry

Checking the Vermont Adult Abuse Registry is required for all staff.

Citation: 33 V.S.A. § 6911

Additional Requirements

  • Background checks required per Section 7.6 and 33 V.S.A. § 6911
  • Adult Abuse Registry check mandatory

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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