The most common 245D licensing citations and how to avoid them
245D licensing citations: the record, training, incident, medication, and rights findings DHS licensors cite, the statute behind each, and how to fix them.
Updated September 11, 2026
Guides
245D waivered services
Minnesota 245D home and community-based services: licensing, support plans, progress reviews, incident reporting, staff training, and DHS licensing reviews.
245D basic vs intensive support services: the obligations that differ
245D basic vs intensive support services compared: the § 245D.03 lists, § 245D.07 vs § 245D.071 planning timelines, training, restraint rules, and records.
Updated September 10, 2026
What is 245D? Minnesota's home and community-based services standards
What is 245D? An explanation of Minnesota's HCBS Standards: who needs the license, basic vs intensive services, license holder duties, and DHS enforcement.
Updated September 10, 2026
245D training requirements: orientation and annual topics (245D.09)
245D training requirements under Minn. Stat. § 245D.09: orientation within 60 days, the 72-hour maltreatment rule, annual topics, and the training record.
Updated September 5, 2026
245D incident reporting: what to report and the timelines
245D incident reporting in Minnesota: § 245D.06 incident definitions, the 24-hour report, emergency manual restraint timelines, MAARC, and DHS notices.
Updated September 5, 2026
245D documentation checklist: support plans, reviews, and records
245D documentation checklist for Minnesota HCBS providers: the service recipient record, support plan addendum timelines, progress reviews, and retention.
Updated September 3, 2026
245D license in Minnesota: who needs one and how to apply
245D license guide for Minnesota HCBS providers: which waiver services need one, basic vs intensive support, application steps, fees, and the 2026-2027 pause.
Updated September 3, 2026