A recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlights the importance of thorough employee screening in long-term care facilities. The audit found that 6 of 10 selected New York nursing homes failed to fully comply with federal background check requirements, including allowing some employees to provide care before required background checks or license verifications were completed. These gaps can increase the risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and mistreatment of vulnerable residents.
For healthcare organizations, maintaining compliance is not just about meeting regulatory requirements, it’s about protecting patients, residents, and organizational integrity. LW Consulting Inc.’s (LWCI) LWEnSCheck® Exclusion Service helps healthcare providers streamline and strengthen their compliance efforts by screening employees and contractors against federal and state exclusion lists. By identifying excluded or sanctioned individuals before they begin work, organizations can reduce a significant compliance risk and better protect the individuals they serve.
Implementing an exclusion check policy is a critical part of a strong healthcare compliance program. LWEnSCheck® simplifies the screening process by providing efficient, comprehensive exclusion checks, helping organizations maintain compliance while safeguarding their patients, workforce, and reputation. LWCI offers flexible exclusion screening solutions to meet your organization’s needs, from self-service screening options to fully managed services, where our experienced team handles the entire exclusion screening process for you.
Contact LWCI today to learn how we can help simplify the exclusion screening process and support your organization’s compliance goals.
LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) offers a comprehensive range of services to assist your organization in maintaining compliance, identifying trends, providing education and training, or conducting documentation and coding audits. For more information, contact LWCI to connect with one of our experts!
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| Office of Inspector General (OIG), New York Should Improve Its Oversight of Nursing Homes’ Compliance With Background Check Requirements. The report found that six of ten reviewed nursing homes did not fully comply with federal background check requirements, highlighting the need for stronger oversight and consistent screening practices. New York Should Improve Its Oversight of Nursing Homes’ Compliance With Background Check Requirements, A-02-24-01012 |
