Healthcare Industry Solutions.

Protecting Vulnerable Populations

We know how important it is to protect our vulnerable populations. In the healthcare industry, specific searches are not only essential but often mandatory. Whether it's to comply with regulatory requirements or to mitigate risks, conducting healthcare-specific background checks is a crucial step in the hiring process.

There are specific searches geared toward the healthcare industry that are either required or recommended. Our extensive experience in background investigations for the healthcare sector enables us to provide tailored solutions that meet your unique needs.

Healthcare Industry Screening Matrix

CI's Healthcare Industry Screening Matrix.

Position Type Identity Validation Criminal Records License/Credential Exclusion Lists Drug Testing References
Physicians/Providers Essential Essential 7-yr county, federal + ongoing Essential + verification Essential OIG/SAM Essential Essential (3+)
Nursing Staff Essential Essential 7-yr county Essential Essential OIG Essential Essential (2+)
Patient Care (Non-clinical) Essential Essential 7-yr county Recommended Essential OIG Essential Recommended
Admin (Patient Data) Essential Essential 7-yr county Situational Recommended Recommended Recommended
Admin (No Patient Data) Essential Recommended Situational Optional Optional Recommended
Executives Essential Essential 7-yr county + federal Essential Essential OIG/SAM Recommended Essential (3+)
Essential
Recommended
Optional/Situational
Healthcare Screening Insights
Special Considerations:
  • Continuous Monitoring essential for clinicians
  • Temporary staff need complete package despite status
  • Volunteers should receive screening similar to employees
Best Practice Tips:
  • Annual re-screening for direct patient care staff
  • Set specific adjudication guidelines for healthcare offenses
  • Document all exceptions with clear justification
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Suggested Inquiries.

General Background Check Packages:

  • Origin (Identity Verification and National Criminal Search)

  • County Criminal*

  • Sex Offender Registry

  • Federal Criminal

  • Education, Employment, and Reference Verifications

  • Health Care Comply Plus
    (Includes historic, as well as current, sanction data - OIG, GSA, NYS OMIG)

    Professional License (as applicable)

Other Suggestions Based on Position:

  • Vigilant MEDS™ - Provides continuous monitoring

  • Drug Testing

*The industry standard to search for misdemeanor and felonies is to conduct a county by county search. CIChecked conducts county searches in all states other than New York**, New Jersey, and Vermont. These states offer comprehensive statewide searches at a great value.*

*Cursory Indicator New York™ is proprietary to CIChecked and helps employers avoid the NYS OCA Statewide search cost of $95 per name for misdemeanor and felony searches in New York.