Healthcare Screening Blogs
Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening fieldSexual Abuse in the Healthcare Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 4 2019 When people think of abuse in the healthcare industry, they might only think of medical neglect or malpractice. Few ever consider the risk of sexual abuse—and unfortunately, it’s more common than anyone would like to...
Best Practices for Hiring in the Healthcare Industry
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 13 2019For the first time in human history, the number of people over 65 will outnumber children under the age of 5. This is due to a more robust understanding of geriatric conditions and an increased life expectancy. As a...
Background Check Essentials for California Healthcare Education
The healthcare education industry in California faces a unique set of challenges when placing students in clinical settings. Both the hospital and sponsoring educational institution are up against enormous legal and financial risks, and conducting background checks...
4 Benefits of FACIS® Healthcare Background Screening
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 8 2016 The healthcare industry's role in society is a vital one, as they meet the needs of some many vulnerable populations. Medical organizations must be sure to hire professionals when providing for the care of children,...
Vulnerable Individual Affected When Caregiver Site Fails to Provide Accurate Data
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 3 2016 My 94-year-old great-aunt suffers from Alzheimer’s. While she still paints, kayaks, and does tai-chi, she also requires full-time care to keep her on track. Our family used a major online caretaker placement service to...
How to Shorten the Hiring Process for Healthcare Organizations with Integrated Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP July 14 2015The healthcare industry is an integral sector of the U.S. economy and provides vital services to American communities. Yet, the healthcare industry routinely faces challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining...
Background Screening for Nurses
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP May 5 2015Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical world, spending their time working directly with patients to ensure that orders from their doctors are carried out. Spending hours on their feet caring for others, these men and...
Healthcare Background Checks: A Primer
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 22 2015Healthcare is an ever-evolving industry and is often subject to federal or state-mandated changes. Because of this fluidity, it is key for healthcare professionals to not only be well-trained to provide a high level of...
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