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Providers

Texas HHS Required Background Checks

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In accordance with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) requirements, all agencies must conduct background and employability checks prior to hire and as required thereafter. These checks are necessary to ensure that employees are eligible to work in healthcare and have no findings that would prohibit employment.

OIG Federal Link

Check Before Hire and Monthly

Texas HHS Employability Status Check

Check Before Hire and Annually

Texas Nurse Aide Registry (NAR)

Before Hire and Annually

OIG State Link

Check Before Hire and Monthly

Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)

Check Before Hire and Annually

Compliance Requirement

All checks listed above must be completed:

  • Prior to hire

  • Annually (recommended best practice)

  • And as required by Texas HHS regulations

Documentation of all background checks must be maintained in the in a confidential  file and available for review during surveys or audits.

Failure to conduct required checks may result in regulatory deficiencies and possible enforcement action.

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