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Criminal History Record Checks

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.

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About this policy
Policy number
NC-HH-HR-03
Version
1.0
Main rule
G.S. 131E-265
Library
North Carolina home health · 57 policies
Category
Human resources
Sections
17

In short

  • 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.

What's inside

17 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • 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

An inspector may ask

  • 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?

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