Monday, August 10, 2009

Failure To Conduct Adequate Pre-Employment Criminal Background Search Costs Assisted Living Facilty $750,000

A jury awarded $750,000 to a disabled man who was a resident at Cote De Neige Home for Adults after he was sexually assaulted by a worker at the facility. The lawsuit was brought against the assisted living facility for their failure to conduct an adequate pre-hiring background search before hiring a certified nursing assistant.

Lawmaker Says State Needs Background Checks For Nurses
A 7NEWS investigation has found a nurse accused of stealing medications from a Denver hospital lied on her nursing license application, and now a state lawmaker says the law should be changed.

HealthcareSource Extends Leadership in Healthcare Talent Management, Growing Over 40% in First-Half of 2009
In the second quarter, HealthcareSource launched a unique partner program for background screening vendors. This program provides value to clients by offering vendor integration without incurring additional fees.