Wisconsin Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in Wisconsin. Regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
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: Wis. Admin. Code DHS 133
Background Check Requirements
- Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau CheckRequired
- FBI National Criminal CheckRequired
- Caregiver Background CheckRequired
- Wisconsin Nurse Aide RegistryRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: DOJ Fingerprint
Citation: Wis. Stat. § 50.065
Supervision Requirements
Wisconsin requires supervisory visits every 60 days.
Citation: Wis. Admin. Code DHS 133
Abuse Registry
Checking the Wisconsin Caregiver Registry is required for all staff.
Citation: Wis. Stat. § 146.40
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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