The Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting proposals from States and U. S. territories to be considered for inclusion in the legislatively mandated National Background Check Program.
CMS is conducting a nationwide program that will identify efficient, effective and economical
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procedures for long term care facilities and providers to conduct background checks on prospective direct patient/resident access employees.
Eligible facilities and providers include skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice care providers, long-term care hospitals, personal care service providers, adult day care providers, residential care providers, assisted living facilities, intermediate facilities for the mentally retarded (ICFs/MR) and other entities that provide long-term care services, as specified by each participating State.