Answers to all frequently asked questions about VECHS program
1. What is the difference between the National Child Protection Act (NCPA) and the Volunteers for Children Act? Names you may hear that refer to the same federal law and […]
FDLE VECHS program for private schools. Background screening on teachers and school volunteers
If your organization is a private school in need for criminal history search on staff and volunteers, or maybe background checks are required for your school in order to participate […]
Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Checks for Guardian ad Litem program in Florida
Florida House Bill CS/HB 5401 had amended the Florida Statute 39.821 regarding the qualifications of guardians ad litem in Florida. (1) Because of the special trust or responsibility placed […]
Background Screening law changes affecting APD providers in the State of Florida
Attention APD Providers, On May 17, 2010, Governor Crist signed House Bill 7069 into law. This law substantially rewrites requirements and procedures for background screening of the persons and […]
Florida Department of Elder Affairs CDC+ Program, Background Screening and Live Scan Fingerprinting
Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) is a Medicaid program in Florida that gives the consumer the opportunity to hire workers and vendors to help with daily needs such as housecleaning, […]
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Background Screening Requirements Emergency Ruling
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS Emergency Rule No.: RULE TITLE 58ER10-2: Background Screening Requirements. SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE: The […]
What is the Electronic Screening and how does live scan work?
All Level 2 screening requests by AHCA must be submitted electronically. The Agency will no longer process Level 1 or Level 2 screening requests or fees after July 31, 2010. […]
Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Check for Health Care Clinics in Florida
First of all, what is the Health Care Clinic in Florida? “Clinic” means an entity at which health care services are provided to individuals and which tenders charges for […]