{"ref":"DC-HC-HR-02","title":"Criminal Background Checks and Registry Checks","category":"Human resources","summary":"Sets out who must have a criminal background check and registry checks, when they must be done, how fingerprinting and the sworn statement work, which convictions bar employment, repeat checks every four years, and how background records are kept confidential and destroyed.","inShort":["Everyone who works in clients' homes has a fingerprint background check and registry checks before starting, and again every 4 years.","You must sign a sworn statement that no criminal matters are pending against you. A false statement can be prosecuted.","Tell the Director before your next shift if you are arrested, charged or convicted of any offense.","Background records are confidential. Only the Director and the Acting Director can see them.","Questions go to Pat Sample on (202) 555-0100."],"primaryCitation":"22-B DCMR §4701","citations":["22-B DCMR §9909.3","22-B DCMR §9909.2(i)","22-B DCMR §4701.1","22-B DCMR §4701.2","22-B DCMR §4701.3","22-B DCMR §4701.4","22-B DCMR §4701.5","22-B DCMR §4701.6","22-B DCMR §4701.7","22-B DCMR §4701.8","22-B DCMR §4702.1","22-B DCMR §4706.3","22-B DCMR §4799.1","D.C. Code §44-551","D.C. Code §44-552","D.C. Code §44-553","D.C. Code §3-1205.22","17 DCMR §9303","D.C. Code §32-1342(c)"],"federalCitations":[],"surveyorAsks":["Show me the criminal background check for this aide. Was it done within the 45 days before the first day of employment?","Show me the Nurse Aide Abuse Registry and National Sex Offender Public Website checks, and the sworn statement."],"forms":[{"ref":"DC-HC-HR-02-A","title":"Background Check Notice, Authorization, and Sworn Statement"},{"ref":"DC-HC-HR-02-B","title":"Background and Registry Check Tracking Log"}],"headings":["Terms of Reference","1. Purpose","2. Scope","3. Definitions","4. Policy Statement (22-B DCMR §4701)","5. Who Is Checked","6. Procedure for a New Hire","7. Offenses and Registry Findings That Bar Employment","8. Repeat Checks and Duties After Hire","9. Confidentiality and Destruction of Criminal Records","10. Responsibilities","11. Records and Compliance Monitoring","12. Staff Training","13. References","14. Related Policies and Forms","15. Approval","16. Revision History"],"version":"1.0","sample":false,"pack":"dc-hca","state":"Washington, DC","service":"Home care","guides":[{"path":"/guides/home-care-agency-policies/","h1":"What policies does a home care agency need?"}],"agency":{"name":"Sample Agency","legalName":"Sample Agency, LLC","logo":null}}