Safe at Home? Developing Effective Criminal Background Checks and Other Screening Policies for Home Care Workers

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Article Publication Date: 
9/1/2009
Summary: 
States increasingly require criminal background checks for home care workers to protect vulnerable adults from harm. While 46 states mandate some type of background check for Medicaid-funded workers, there is no uniform protocol for screening and disqualifying candidates. Developing sound policies and practices is challenging due to costs, database problems & time constraints. The paper offers an up-to-date assessment of practices, policy considerations & research and guidance on moving forward.
Article Author: 
Galantowicz, Sara; Crisp, Suzanne; Karp, Naomi; Accius, Jean
Populations: 
Personal Assistant; Caregivers
Programs/Initiatives: 
Cash and Counseling
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
HCBS Direct Care Workforce; Criminal Background Checks; Data Integration; Determining Disqualifying Offenses; Rap-Back; Postemployment; Self-Directed Workers

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