CT's Long-Term Care Background Checks
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has joined the mission to provide the residents in long-term care facilities with the best and safest care possible by launching a new, comprehensive background check program for direct care employees and volunteers.
There are big changes to the way background checks for employees and volunteers for long-term care facilities are conducted, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The changes to existing screening procedures are being implemented as a way to ensure the residents of these facilities are protected from harm.
Job candidates in the running for positions requiring direct patient care and volunteers are subject to mandatory national employee background checks according to Connecticut law. These reviews will search the state and federal registries, databases and records for instances of abuse, neglect and criminal activity.
