Caregiver background check rules in North Dakota

Yes. North Dakota requires a criminal background check before a caregiver works with clients. For QSP enrollment, a provider may not have a conviction for listed direct-bearing offenses such as homicide, assault, sexual offenses, robbery, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. For other offenses the department weighs rehabilitation; 3 years after final discharge without new charges is prima facie evidence of rehabilitation.

What does the check include?

What should you confirm with the state?

The background check and competency rules shown apply only to Medicaid or state-funded qualified service providers; no rule covers private-pay non-medical agencies. Confirm current requirements with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.

What other checks should you run?

Agencies that bill Medicaid or Medicare should also check the HHS Office of Inspector General exclusion list before hire and monthly, because payments for services by an excluded person can be recovered. If you use a background screening company, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires written disclosure and the applicant's authorization first.