Failure to Complete Background Check for New Hire
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to conduct a required background search for one out of seven employees, specifically a housekeeping staff member, prior to their employment. During an interview and concurrent record review with the Director of Staff Development (DSD), it was found that the housekeeping employee was hired without a background check, as there was no background search report present in the employee's file. The DSD confirmed that background checks are completed to ensure staff do not have a criminal background and to maintain resident safety. Additionally, a review of the facility's Facility Assessment Tool indicated that new hires must undergo background checks, confirming that this process was not followed for the housekeeping employee.