Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-12 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Rule 111-8-12-.04 - Registry and Professional Licensing Board Checks

(1) Prior to a criminal background check required by these rules, the facility shall perform a registry check of the owner, administrator, onsite manager, director, and employees. If an individual has not resided in this state for at least two years, the facility shall conduct registry checks of each state in which the individual resided for the previous two years, as represented by such individual or as otherwise determined by the facility.

(2) If the subject of the criminal background check is a licensed healthcare professional or is required to hold a professional license as a qualification for the position, a query of available information maintained by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, the Secretary of State, or other applicable licensing boards shall be conducted prior to a criminal background check to determine that such individual has a professional license and is in good standing.

(3) If the individual appears on a registry or has a professional license that is not in good standing, the facility must comply with the Rule 111-8-12-.06.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (c) of O.C.G.A. § 31-7-359, nothing in these rules shall be construed to limit the responsibility or ability of a facility to screen owners, applicants for employment, administrators, onsite managers, directors or employees through additional methods.