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title: "Florida Nurse Registries: AHCA Is Watching—Are You Compliant with ADRD Training?"
description: Florida's AHCA just issued its first citation to a Nurse Registry for noncompliance with ADRD training. Learn what Tag CZ875 means—and how to avoid it.
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# [Florida Nurse Registries: AHCA Is Watching—Are You Compliant with ADRD Training?](https://blog.allyms.com/florida-nurse-registries-ahca-is-watching-are-you-compliant-with-adrd-training)

 Written by [C-E-U](https://blog.allyms.com/author/c-e-u) | Jun 23, 2025 1:15:00 PM

*Credit: This post was adapted from content originally published by our friends at [C-E-U.com](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc-e-u.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiana.tolentino%40ext.livtech.com%7C51adddfc8fb94f37653708ddadccaceb%7Cbbd24aa010e14b22a4bca9e4d885f6a3%7C0%7C0%7C638857816787346909%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q42qimmGYA6%2Bfgk4FxJXUWkVbh%2BZUBsWY7Xw79nZ3XE%3D&reserved=0), 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](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felderaffairs.org%2Fadrd-training%2Ftrainers-curricula%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiana.tolentino%40ext.livtech.com%7C51adddfc8fb94f37653708ddadccaceb%7Cbbd24aa010e14b22a4bca9e4d885f6a3%7C0%7C0%7C638857816787365656%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6JFLYmxetFXAH99yEutkT8pJMtt6vYDRldfMFL0oQGY%3D&reserved=0)

## **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](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felderaffairs.org%2Fadrd-training%2Fone-hour-training%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiana.tolentino%40ext.livtech.com%7C51adddfc8fb94f37653708ddadccaceb%7Cbbd24aa010e14b22a4bca9e4d885f6a3%7C0%7C0%7C638857816787374886%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qTUX3tBv%2FVhT1rBDvOPBrLlP72rN33vj4c946ywUXCc%3D&reserved=0))
3. **Ensure 2-hour training for personal care within 7 months**  
   ([C-E-U.com offers this here](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc-e-u.com%2Fcourse%2Falzheimers-disease-and-related-dementia-adrd-training-for-caregivers%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiana.tolentino%40ext.livtech.com%7C51adddfc8fb94f37653708ddadccaceb%7Cbbd24aa010e14b22a4bca9e4d885f6a3%7C0%7C0%7C638857816787383896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t5xEqlCZYDuJOvLi39Mcu5MGbYOSmt9RHPY5VuxyZOE%3D&reserved=0))
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](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc-e-u.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiana.tolentino%40ext.livtech.com%7C51adddfc8fb94f37653708ddadccaceb%7Cbbd24aa010e14b22a4bca9e4d885f6a3%7C0%7C0%7C638857816787395755%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N8cUOQf%2FpZfMylyvJ33Mt5vIq1Bc%2FWdSlLSzkvJQ63Q%3D&reserved=0) 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.**

 

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