New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 8 - CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 3 - GOVERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY VERIFICATION
Section 8.8.3.6 - OBJECTIVE

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.8.3.6

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The purpose of these regulations is to set out general provisions regarding background checks and employment history verification required in settings to which these regulations apply.

B. Background checks are conducted in order to identify information in applicants' backgrounds bearing on whether they are eligible to provide services in settings to which these regulations apply.

C. Abuse and neglect screens of databases in New Mexico are conducted by BCU staff in order to identify those persons who pose a continuing threat of abuse or neglect to care recipients in settings to which these regulations apply. Applicants required to obtain background checks pursuant to 8.16.2 NMAC and 8.17.2 NMAC will also undergo a screen of abuse and neglect information and an inter-state criminal history check in each State where the applicant resided during the preceding five years.

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