Florida Nurse Registries: AHCA Is Watching—Are You Compliant with ADRD Training?

Credit: This post was adapted from content originally published by our friends at C-E-U.com, a DOEA-approved Alzheimer’s training provider.

If you run a Nurse Registry in Florida, there's a new compliance issue you can’t afford to overlook.

AHCA has issued its first citation under Tag CZ875, specifically flagging a Nurse Registry for failing to meet state-mandated Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) training requirements. These requirements—outlined in Florida Statute 430.5025 and strengthened through House Bill 299—went into effect July 1, 2023, and they apply directly to Nurse Registries, not just home health agencies or ALFs.

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant—and avoid a costly citation.

What Is CZ875?

Tag CZ875 is the code AHCA assigns when a provider is noncompliant with Florida’s required Alzheimer’s and dementia training protocols. If you thought these training rules didn’t apply to your Nurse Registry—think again.

What the Law Requires:

If your referred caregivers provide personal care, the law lays out three key training touchpoints:

• At Time of Hire: Provide basic written information on Alzheimer’s/dementia.
• Within 30 Days: Caregivers must complete a 1-hour ADRD training course taught by a DOEA-approved trainer.
• Within 7 Months: If they’re providing personal care, they must also complete an additional 2-hour ADRD training—again, from a DOEA-approved provider.

Documentation of all training is required to be kept on file.

The #1 Mistake? Thinking You’re Covered

One of the most common compliance missteps: relying on training platforms that aren’t DOEA-approved. Sites like RN.org and similar CEU providers may offer Alzheimer’s courses—but they don’t meet Florida’s requirements unless they’re specifically approved by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). You can check the official list of approved trainers here:
👉 DOEA Alzheimer’s Training Provider List

What AHCA Cited in the Violation

According to the citation:

• The registry failed to provide written ADRD info at hire
• They had no proof of 1-hour training within 30 days
• There was no documentation of 2-hour training by the 7-month deadline

The result? A CZ875 citation—and regulatory risk.

What You Should Do Now

Here are 5 quick steps to get and stay compliant:

1. Distribute DOEA-approved written ADRD info at caregiver registration
2. Require a 1-hour DOEA-approved training within 30 days
   (Find a course here)
3. Ensure 2-hour training for personal care within 7 months
   (C-E-U.com offers this here)
4. Store training certificates with caregiver records
5. Regularly verify that your training vendor is DOEA-approved

Don’t Wait for a Citation

This latest citation is a wake-up call for Florida Nurse Registries. AHCA is watching—and taking action. If your caregivers aren’t receiving verified, DOEA-approved training, your registry could be next.

Thanks to C-E-U.com for originally breaking down this important update. They’re an official DOEA-approved ADRD training provider offering low-cost, 100% online training courses with printable certificates and tracking.