Background Check Waivers for Disqualifying Offenses

Healthcare: New Background Check Waivers for Disqualifying Offenses

People with records in the criminal justice system can now obtain a waiver for what used to be disqualifying conditions. The new waiver process is quick and efficient and will work with the current background check process required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Nursing home liability for mechanical failure and patient injury

Nursing home administrators and management work diligently to protect the health and safety of residents. Despite everyone’s best efforts and rendering the best care, accidents can happen, and can be the result of mechanical failure. One of the tasks performed by healthcare staff during routine care should be the inspection and maintenance of mechanisms used […]

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