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New-hire onboarding checklist
A national list for the first day, the first solo shift, and the first 90 days. State versions add requirements only where the DSP guide already documents them. Empty fields are left off.
| Item | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Offer letter and job description signed | Before day one | — |
| Background, registry, and exclusion checks started under your state's rule | Before day one | — |
| I-9 and payroll paperwork | Before day one | — |
| Driver's license and auto insurance on file if the role drives | Before day one | — |
| Mission, values, and code of conduct | Day one | — |
| Rights of the people supported | Day one | — |
| Abuse, neglect, and exploitation recognition and reporting | Day one | — |
| HIPAA and confidentiality | Day one | — |
| Emergency procedures and site orientation | Day one | — |
| Incident reporting | Day one | — |
| CPR and First Aid card on file, with the expiration date | Before working alone | — |
| Person-specific training on each individual's plan | Before working alone | — |
| Supervised shifts signed off | Before working alone | — |
| Remaining initial training, a competency check, and the first supervision meeting | First 30, 60, and 90 days | — |
| Every item has a date, a signature or certificate, and who verified it | File check | — |
Health screening and TB rules are not listed. They vary and were not confirmed state by state.
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