AN ASSESSMENT OF STATE EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK POLICIES FOR IMPROVING QUALITY IN NURSING FACILITIES
2024
Assessing Employee Background Check Policies in Nursing Facilities
Sample size: 50
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Mehboob Gul Rukh, Kaskie Brian, Sharma Hari
Primary Institution: University of Iowa
Hypothesis
Do states receiving NBCP grants have better employee background check systems compared to non-receiving states?
Conclusion
NBCP states show better adaptation and regulatory changes in employee background check systems than non-NBCP states.
Supporting Evidence
- NBCP states have better adaptation and regulatory changes in employee background check systems.
- The study compares 27 NBCP grant-receiving states with 23 non-receiving states.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different states check the backgrounds of people who work in nursing homes to keep older adults safe.
Methodology
A policy scan approach was used to compare and rank states based on regulations, bills, documents, and reports from 2005 to 2024.
Limitations
The effectiveness of background checks in reducing abuse, neglect, and exploitation remains uncertain.
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