• Multiple facilities/jobs nationwide

    • Following Federal/State regulations
      • FCRA (15 states have own FCRA rules)
      • Ban the Box (30 states with some ban type)
      • State-level healthcare regulations
    • Consistency in policies & hiring practices
    • HR partner oversight of applicant status
    • Recruiter involvement and access to results
  • Multiple and different job positions

    • Up to date job descriptions
    • Well-defined qualifications (e.g., physical requirements)
    • Job postings and application are consistent with job descriptions and qualifications
    • Correct checks conducted for each position
  • Screening requirements

    • Pre-hire background checks vs. annual checks
    • Drug testing, Immunizations & Physicals/Shots for some positions
    • Disqualifying offenses in healthcare
    • Understanding hiring laws as they relate to criminal procedure law and penal law (convictions vs. arrests)
  • Dealing with employee turnover

    • Worker’s Comp claims
    • Coverage for lost employee (e.g. licensed professionals)
    • Other legal issues (negligent hiring, unemployment)
    • Must kick-start recruitment process & find applicants, conduct interviews and make the job offer
    • Need consent form and FAST screening (BGC, DT, Physical/Shots)
  • Screening process challenges

    • Missing data on job application results in excessive calls/emails and huge delays
      • Name at time of graduation
      • Name and address of GED school
      • Employer addresses & dates of employment
      • Direct or agency employment
    • Obtaining a signed release form under FCRA
      • Some educational and financial institutions need a wet signature to release data
      • Delays BGC process by 2 days
  • Coordination of Drug Testing & Physicals

    • No single vendor with all 3 offerings
    • Need large, nationwide clinic networks
    • DT clinics do not offer physicals; need separate networks
    • Timing of ordering (after BGC is completed)
    • Scheduling of applicants
    • Timeliness of results
    • Easy access to results and reporting