Background Checks for Healthcare Employers
FCRA-compliant screening including OIG/SAM exclusions, license verification, and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS requirements.
Why Healthcare Screening Matters
Patient Safety & Trust
Healthcare organizations have a duty to verify that personnel don't pose risks to patient safety. Thorough background checks document your due diligence and reduce liability.
Regulatory Compliance
CMS, Joint Commission, and state licensing boards require specific background screening components. Non-compliance can result in loss of certifications and reimbursement.
Federal Exclusion Screening
OIG and SAM exclusion lists must be checked before hire. Employing excluded individuals can cost your organization millions in penalties and loss of federal funding.
Required Checks for Healthcare
OIG & SAM Exclusion Search
Federal law requires screening against the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and System for Award Management (SAM) exclusion lists. Mandatory for any organization receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds.
Professional License Verification
Verify current, active licenses with state medical/nursing boards. Confirms the individual's credentials are valid and no disciplinary actions have been taken.
Criminal Records Search (County & State)
Courthouse-level searches in all counties where the candidate has lived. Covers felonies and misdemeanors with industry-standard lookback periods.
10-Panel Drug Screening
CLIA-certified testing for drugs of abuse. Results in 24-48 hours through our network of 700+ testing sites nationwide.
Education Verification
Confirm degrees, certifications, and training credentials directly with educational institutions. Catches misrepresented qualifications.
Compliance Requirements
Joint Commission Standards
Joint Commission requires credential verification and background screening prior to hire. Our reports provide the documentation needed for JC surveys and accreditation.
CMS Conditions of Participation
Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) mandate OIG/SAM screening and criminal background checks for all employees with access to patients or patient records.
FCRA Compliance
All screening must comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements: proper disclosure, authorization, adverse action procedures, and reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy.
Recommended Healthcare Screening Package
Healthcare Compliance Plus
Designed to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and FCRA requirements. Results in 24-48 hours.
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