Recently our EIDT was reviewed by DPSQA and we were cited for having employees in the building before there pertinent background checks and finger prints have all been approved. We explained that the ones we had just recently hired were not working with kids, but completing in-service while we awaited results. He explained that, basically they cannot even be in the building until we formally hire them after the results were all in and approved. We asked, what if we were to put a portable building on our property so the new employees could do the necessary in-service. He said it did not matter because if they had to come in and use the restroom that could lead to contact. So, since that is apparently the case, and other facilities have experienced similar citing’s, and/or warnings, what, if anything, can be done to gain employees?
We have not had this situation but in my eyes, that is a ridiculous rule to have. We have money struggles anyway and need another facility just for training, not feasible Rose Ray roser@hcccar.org We do not have them to complete the new hire training until we have the background checks back and they don't start work until we at least have a provisional approval from DHS. Lynn Cooper lcooper@tlcnea.com Have not yet… Did this get appealed up the chain of command? If so, I guess they are supporting this?? ACCESS does not officially hire anyone (regardless of their position) until all background checks and drug testing are completed and received/approved. Then the individual is scheduled for orientation. This means a new hire typically cannot start until 2 weeks later. Reese Partin <Reese.Partin@accessgroupinc.org> I also believe that this is a DOL issue…..