Failure to Complete Required Employee Background Check
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its policy and procedures regarding the screening of employees for a prior history of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident property. Specifically, one registered nurse did not have a complete background check performed every four years as required by facility policy. The policy, titled 'Abuse Investigation and Reporting,' mandates that all employees undergo a full background check, including a Background Information Disclosure (BID), Department of Justice (DOJ) check, and review of government findings upon hire and every four years thereafter. Record review showed that the registered nurse, hired in 2019, did not have the required background check completed in 2023. During an interview, the Human Resources representative confirmed that the background check for this employee was missed and could not provide a reason for the oversight.