Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1The agency must conduct comprehensive background checks for direct access personnel in accordance with state law and rules before employing them. (22 M.R.S. §1717(3))(Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies)
• 2The agency must operate only under a valid license or face civil penalties of $500 to $10,000 per day, each day of unlicensed operation constituting a separate offense. (22 M.R.S. §1717)(22 M.R.S. §1717)
• 3The agency must obtain a personal care agency license issued by the Department before providing any home care services (effective July 1, 2024). (22 M.R.S. §1717(2-A))(Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies)
• 4The agency must check the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers and comply with the employment restrictions under section 1812-G before hiring direct access personnel. (22 M.R.S. §1717(3))(Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies)
• 5The agency must comply with the department's licensing standards covering personnel qualifications, mandatory training, supervision, and record-keeping. (22 M.R.S. §1717(2-B))(Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies)
• 6The agency must not transfer its license; the license is void upon a change of ownership of the agency. (22 M.R.S. §1717(2-C))(Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §1717 - Licensing of personal care agencies)