Healthcare & Life Sciences

Patient safety and well-being are top priorities in healthcare. Background screening helps mitigate risks associated with:

• Patient Abuse and Neglect: Comprehensive background checks help identify potential red flags that could endanger patients.
• Healthcare Fraud: Verifying an applicant’s employment and education credentials can deter fraudulent activity.
• Non-Compliance: Ensuring professional license validity safeguards your organization from regulatory issues.
• Workplace Safety: Drug and health screening promotes a safe work environment for both patients and staff.

We offer a customizable range of services to address the specific needs of healthcare organizations, including:

• Criminal Background Screening: Searching all state and federal criminal records associated with anyone in healthcare is critical to reducing risk in the healthcare
• Drug and Occupational Health Screening: Promote a safe and healthy work environment with a variety of drug and occupational testing options (urine, hair, saliva) and comprehensive wellness programs. Federal regulations often mandate drug testing for certain healthcare positions.
• Professional License Verification: Confirm the validity of professional licenses required for specific healthcare roles, such as nursing licenses or medical board certifications.
• Employment Verification: Confirm an applicant’s employment history with previous employers to ensure accuracy.
• Education Verification: Verify the legitimacy of an applicant’s educational credentials, particularly for advanced healthcare professions.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Compliance: For personnel involved in transporting patients by ambulance or other medical vehicles, DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing is available.
• Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS): Required minimum compliance search for organizations working with government healthcare programs; screens for exclusions and debarments.

While a foundation of identity verification and criminal history checks is essential for all healthcare staff, background screening can be tailored to specific roles:

• Physicians, Surgeons, and Advanced Practice Nurses: In-depth verification of professional licenses, education credentials, and past disciplinary actions is recommended for these positions.
• Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Technicians: Comprehensive background checks that include employment verification, education verification, and professional license checks are standard practices.
• Administrative Staff and Support Personnel: Identity verification, criminal history checks, and pre-employment drug screening are often recommended for these positions to ensure a safe and secure work environment.