MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
AHCCCS and UCEDD Conduct 2nd Abuse & Neglect Prevention Survey
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Provider News
Effective date
Oct 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Arizona AHCCCS has implemented new provider requirements for abuse and neglect prevention, including mandatory APS registry checks for staff, development of prevention policies and signage, and corporate governance standards. These requirements apply to providers serving children and vulnerable adults in institutional, residential, and community-based settings.
Action Required
Providers serving children and vulnerable adults must: 1) Conduct APS Registry searches for all direct service personnel at hire and annually thereafter, prohibiting employment of those with substantiated abuse reports; 2) Develop and implement abuse prevention policies, post required signage about reporting mechanisms and whistleblower protections, and provide ongoing training including simulated emergency drills; 3) Executive officers and board members must complete annual abuse prevention training and maintain governance oversight; 4) Maintain compliance records for 5 years for AHCCCS inspection. Non-compliance may affect provider subcontract status.