What is the purpose of state laws that require certain types of employers, especially healthcare employers, to conduct criminal checks on workers? What is your state’s requirements?
St. Mary’s Nursing Care is a home healthcare agency providing in-home care to elderly and special-needs patients. Many of St. Mary’s clients would be considered vulnerable adults due to their diagnoses. St. Mary’s, consistent with state law, routinely conducts criminal background studies on applicants who had received a conditional offer of employment. If the applicant […]