Are nursing homes required to perform a background check on employees?

In New Hampshire, nursing homes are required to conduct a background check on prospective employees. The New Hampshire background check law, RSA 279-A:3-a IV, requires background checks for anyone hired to work in a nursing home. The background check must include a criminal history check, a sex offender registry check, and a check of the nursing home registries in other states. Additionally, the background check must be conducted within a reasonable time after a job offer is made and before the employee begins their employment. Nursing homes may also request additional information such as reference checks, work history, educational background, and other relevant information. The purpose of these background checks is to ensure that nursing homes are employing employees who are qualified and have no past criminal convictions that could put other residents in the facility at risk. Nursing homes are also required by law to take reasonable steps to ensure employees are qualified, competent, and fit to serve in their position. This includes regularly assessing employee performance, implementing regular staff meetings to discuss safety issues, and conducting a risk assessment prior to employing a new hire. The safety of New Hampshire nursing home residents is of the utmost importance and is taken very seriously. As such, these background checks are required to help keep them safe and secure while in the care of nursing homes.

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