{"ref":"NC-HH-HR-03","title":"Criminal History Record Checks","category":"Human resources","summary":"Requires a conditional offer of employment and a criminal history record check for every applicant who would enter patients’ homes, with the request submitted within five business days of the conditional offer, a national fingerprint check for applicants who have lived in North Carolina for less than five years, an individual review of any record against the factors the statute lists, and strict confidentiality of results.","inShort":["Every job offer to work in patients’ homes depends on a criminal background check.","We request the check within five business days of the job offer, and you do not go into any patient’s home until it is cleared.","If you have lived in North Carolina for less than five years, you also give fingerprints for a national check.","A past conviction does not automatically stop you from being hired. We look at each case.","Tell the agency director before your next shift if you are arrested, charged or convicted while you work here."],"primaryCitation":"G.S. 131E-265","citations":["G.S. 131E-265","10A NCAC 13J .0906(a)","G.S. 143B-1209.20"],"federalCitations":[],"surveyorAsks":["Show me the conditional offer and the date you requested the criminal history check for this aide.","This employee moved to North Carolina three years ago. Where is the national check?"],"forms":[{"ref":"NC-HH-HR-03-A","title":"Applicant Disclosure and Consent for Criminal History Record Check"}],"headings":["Terms of Reference","1. Purpose","2. Scope","3. Definitions","4. Policy Statement (G.S. 131E-265)","5. Step by Step","6. Reviewing a Record","7. Contract Agencies","8. Confidentiality and Verification","9. Current Employees","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":"nc-hha","state":"North Carolina","service":"Home health","guides":[{"path":"/guides/home-health-agency-policies/","h1":"What policies and procedures are required for home health agencies?"},{"path":"/guides/home-health-conditions-of-participation/","h1":"Home health Conditions of Participation: which policies each one needs"}],"agency":{"name":"Sample Agency","legalName":"Sample Agency, LLC","logo":null}}