Failure to Remove Employee with Unsatisfactory Background Check
Penalty
Summary
Facility administration failed to provide adequate oversight to ensure that an employee, specifically the Dietary Manager (DM), was free from adverse action on their criminal background check while employed. Review of the facility's Abuse Prevention policy indicated that all potential employees must be pre-screened for a history of abusive behavior. However, records showed that the DM had two unsatisfactory Georgia Background Checks, with a conviction for aggravated assault. Despite being aware of the unsatisfactory background check, the Administrator allowed the DM to continue working, reasoning that the DM was not in a direct care role and that the conviction did not constitute a domestic offense. This inaction was confirmed through interviews with both the Human Resource Director and the Administrator.