Failure to Complete Background Check Prior to Staff Employment
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse and neglect policy by not completing a required background check prior to the employment of one staff member, an LPN. Review of the personnel file showed that the background check for this staff member was completed several months after the hire date. During interviews, both the Human Resources staff and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the background check was not performed before the staff member began working. The facility's policy prohibits employing individuals with findings of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of property, and requires background checks prior to employment to ensure compliance.