Caregiver background check rules in Utah

Yes. Utah requires a criminal background check before a caregiver works with clients, using fingerprints. Personal care agencies are covered providers under Utah's health care facility background check rule. Anyone who may have direct patient access needs a fingerprint-based criminal history check, entered into the rapback system, plus state and federal criminal records and the listed registries.

What does the check include?

What should you confirm with the state?

Aides must be supervised by a licensed nurse or a CNA with at least two years of personal or home care experience, with an on-site evaluation every six months. The license fee and renewal term aren't in the home care rule; confirm them with the Utah 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.