118 CMR 15.04 - Recurrent Registry Screening

(1) The department or employer may, at its own discretion, perform a registry search for any current care provider who the department or employer employs, contracts with, or utilizes the services of.

(2) The department or the employer shall ensure each care provider signs a written consent to a search of the abuser registry prior to performing the search. The department or the employer shall inform the care provider that his or her personal information will be used to make a registry search. Documentation of such consent and notification shall be included in the care provider's personnel file.

(3) If the care provider's identity appears on the registry, or if the care provider declines to consent to a registry search, the department or the employer shall immediately terminate the employment, contract, or utilization of services of the care provider.

(4) Upon any termination effective pursuant to 118 CMR 15.04, the department or employer shall provide the care provider with the contact information for the Commission.

Notes

118 CMR 15.04

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1448, eff. 7/23/2021.