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<li>Background check reports and other submitted information are confidential and may only be reviewed by University of Nebraska Medical Center officials and affiliated clinical facilities in accordance with the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student background check reports, disclosure statements and other submitted student information will be maintained in the office of the Director of the Undergraduate Program and/or Division Assistant Dean.</li> | <li>Background check reports and other submitted information are confidential and may only be reviewed by University of Nebraska Medical Center officials and affiliated clinical facilities in accordance with the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student background check reports, disclosure statements and other submitted student information will be maintained in the office of the Director of the Undergraduate Program and/or Division Assistant Dean.</li> | ||
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===Required Background Check Searches=== | |||
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<li>Social Security Number Verification</li> | |||
<li>Maiden and AKA Name Search</li> | |||
<li>Positive Identification National Locator with previous address </li> | |||
<li>Criminal History Investigation </li> | |||
<li>National Wants & Warrants Submission</li> | |||
<li>National Sex Offender Registry </li> | |||
<li>Sexual Offender Registry/Predator Registry</li> | |||
<li>Adult and Child Abuse Registry </li> | |||
<li>Sanction Check- National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB) </li> | |||
<li>Officer of Inspector General Sanctions </li> | |||
<li>Excluded Parties Listing System </li> | |||
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===Review of Background Checks=== | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The CON will review background checks in a timely manner and will determine, as part of a holistic review, what constitutes an adverse finding in the background check that may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the program. Determinations by the CON are final. </p> | |||
===Review Procedure=== | ===Review Procedure=== | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In reviewing the background check reports, disclosure statements and any information submitted, the committee may consider the following factors in making its determinations: the nature and seriousness of the offense or event, the circumstances surrounding the offense or event, the relationship between the duties to be performed as part of the educational program and the offense committed, the age of the person when the offense or event occurred, whether the offense or event was an isolated or repeated incident, the length of time that has passed since the offense or event, past employment and history of academic or disciplinary misconduct, evidence of successful rehabilitation, and the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant or student in the application materials, disclosure forms or other materials. The committee should bear in mind both the safety interests of the patient and the workplace, as well as the educational interest of the student. In reviewing background checks and supplementary information, advice may be obtained from University counsel or other appropriate advisors.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In reviewing the background check reports, disclosure statements and any information submitted, the committee may consider the following factors in making its determinations: the nature and seriousness of the offense or event, the circumstances surrounding the offense or event, the relationship between the duties to be performed as part of the educational program and the offense committed, the age of the person when the offense or event occurred, whether the offense or event was an isolated or repeated incident, the length of time that has passed since the offense or event, past employment and history of academic or disciplinary misconduct, evidence of successful rehabilitation, and the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant or student in the application materials, disclosure forms or other materials. The committee should bear in mind both the safety interests of the patient and the workplace, as well as the educational interest of the student. In reviewing background checks and supplementary information, advice may be obtained from University counsel or other appropriate advisors.</p> | ||