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HIPAA and Health Care Employers Conducting Their Own Drug

WEBYes. As a health care employer, it may seem logical to conduct pre-employment drug testing at your own facility — and, in fact, many hospitals do just that. This practice, …

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The Changing Face of Employment Drug Screening

WEBIn Maryland, an employer who violates the statutory requirements is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for the first …

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PA Act 153's Impact On Healthcare Employees & Volunteers

WEBAct 153 of 2014 and Act 15 of 2015 amended Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) to require individuals that have contact with children to obtain state required …

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Applicant Services

WEBOur dedicated Applicant Services team ensures your applicants receive the highest levels of service and care. Whether we are collecting additional data or just need clarification, our …

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Indiana’s new background screening requirements take

WEBIndiana Act 350 of 2016 now requires any person operating a home health agency) 1 or a personal services agency 2 to apply for either a copy of a new employee’s: (1) national …

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An Update on “Negligent Hiring” Claims: What the

WEBNegligent hiring claims arise when (1) the employer knew or should have known (had the employer exercised ordinary care) of the employee’s unfitness at the time of hiring, and …

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U.S. DOT Issues Final Rule Change Allowing Oral Fluid Drug

WEBThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule on May 2, 2023, permitting oral fluid testing to be included as part of the industry's drug testing …

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New Law Bolsters Background Check Criteria for Employees

WEBThis law is slated to take effect in January, 2023. Over the coming months, applicable Arizona employers are encouraged to carefully review all details associated …

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Connecticut launches comprehensive background check program …

WEBLong-term care facilities subject to the background check program are required to register with the ABCMS. This new system became effective for nursing homes on Oct. 19, …

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Frequency Of OIG Screening

WEBIn addition, in a Jan. 16, 2009 letter, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“ CMS ”) instructed state Medicaid directors to “require providers to search the HHS-OIG …

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Occupational Health Screening

WEBOccupational Health Screening. Select a Service to See Details. Drug Testing. Breath Alcohol Testing. Physical Examinations. Vaccinations/ Immunizations. Drug-Free …

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Drug Testing and the FCRA

WEBIf the results of a drug test, however, are communicated by a third party consumer reporting agency (“CRA”) to the employer, such exclusion does not apply and a drug test would …

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NEW JERSEY’S FINAL “CULLEN” REGULATION AND UPDATED …

WEBwhitepaper new jersey’s final “cullen” regulation and updated “cullen form”

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The High Cost of OIG Noncompliance

WEBThe monetary penalties for noncompliance with the OIG’s prohibition on payments to excluded individuals or entities can be significant. The average fine for hiring or …

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Workplace Ban on Smokers & Nicotine Testing

WEBAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke causes 443,000 premature deaths and costs the nation …

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Montana Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use and Will

WEBThe first of these laws, known only as House Bill 655 (effective July 1, 2021), disqualifies an individual from workers' compensation benefits if they fail or refuse …

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THE JOINT COMMISSION’S PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION …

WEBAll Rights Reserved 2016 Certiphi Screening, Inc. 111016 This document and/or presentation is provided as a service to our customers. Its contents are designed solely for

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New Jersey's final "Cullen" regulation and updated "Cullen Form"

WEBThe new regulation includes an updated CN-9 Form, titled “Health Care Facility Inquiry Regarding Health Care Professional” (“Cullen Form”), that now requires facilities to …

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