Staffing: Develop A 'Targeted Screen' For Better Legal Standing

Why This Topic Matters

The topic matters because screening practices that are not aligned with current EEOC guidance can expose home health and hospice organizations to discrimination claims. Understanding the broad compliance framework helps organizations evaluate hiring policies and review procedures before problems arise.

Article Sections

1. EEOC guidance and background-check risk

   Introduces the new guidance and the legal exposure it creates for home health agencies and hospices when criminal background checks are used in hiring decisions.

2. Developing a targeted screen

   Describes the broad factors used to structure a targeted screening approach, including the nature of the conduct, the time that has passed, and the characteristics of the job.

3. Individualized assessment

   Outlines the general steps in reviewing a person’s circumstances after a screening exclusion and considering whether an exception may be appropriate.