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 <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===
+===Identification of Vendors===
-<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;">All background checks will be performed by vendors approved by UNMC and the CON and/or clinical agency who may be requesting a specific type of check.</p>
+===Allocation of Cost===
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Accepted applicants and enrolled students must pay the costs associated with procuring an initial  background check and any subsequent costs incurred for rechecks or follow-up. </p>
+===Additional/Subsequent Criminal and Civil Matters===
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The student must report to the CON within 30 days any new charges against them involving criminal activity including but not limited to theft, assault, and illegal drug/alcohol activity other than minor traffic violations, which could interfere with clinical placements or obtaining a professional licensure. The student must also report if they have been a defendant in a civil suit. When this occurs or is discovered while a student is in attendance at UNMC, disciplinary action may be taken, including dismissal and will be addressed through the UNMC’s academic or disciplinary policies. </p>
+===Failure to Submit to a Background Check===
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Students who refuse to submit to a required background check will not be admitted or progressed. Any student who fails to adhere to an additional and/or repeated background check requirement may be suspended from all classes or clinicals until clearance documentation is provided. </p>
+===Falsification of Information===
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Falsification of information, including omission of relevant information, may result in denial of admission or dismissal from the student’s program and may be addressed through the UNMC’s academic or disciplinary policies. </p>
+===Background Check Record Maintenance===
+<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Background check reports and other submitted information are confidential and may only be reviewed by CON officials and affiliated clinical facilities in accordance with the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student background check reports and other submitted student information will be maintained in the office of the CON or maintained electronically. Records will be maintained according to state statute requirements. </p>