Jul 15, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardJoint Legislative Audit and Review Committee Public Hearing
The committee held a public hearing regarding the State Auditor's Office performance audit of the Restoring Quality Home Care Initiative (Initiative 1163). Key discussion topics included an evaluation of the home care aid certification process, the impact of workforce shortages on vulnerable populations, and challenges contributing to certification delays, such as testing site limitations and inefficient background check verification requirements. The committee reviewed potential improvements, including streamlining the certification process and amending state laws to remove redundant background check verification steps, with the goal of balancing safety regulations with the need for timely access to care.