Illinois Becomes the Second State to Enact Broader Regulations on AI
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3773 into law on August 9, 2024, expanding the state’s regulations on the use of artificial...
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The U.S. healthcare industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the country. It’s for good reason—the work can mean the difference between life and death. We recently covered Florida's new healthcare background check expansion law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2025, and will significantly expand the scope of background screening for healthcare workers. But work doesn’t end when laws are put in place to protect patients. Enforcing laws means cracking down on non-compliance.
In Iowa, for example, state law requires Iowa care facilities to conduct background checks on their workers, investigate cases of abuse, and inform the state of potential resident abuse. Recent penalties from the Iowa Department of Inspections Appeals and Licensing reflect that multiple health care facilities may have violated these laws. These facilities are now facing fines and other penalties.
Healthcare facility violations involving resident abuse often result in state fines of $500, while other violations can potentially face federal penalties of $10,000 or more. Some recent examples of failure to follow background check policies and healthcare worker approval in Iowa include:
The cases in Iowa impact the industry beyond the state borders. The healthcare industry is experiencing a trend towards stricter regulations and increased monitoring of healthcare facilities and workers. This includes a growing interest in healthcare background checks and ensuring that healthcare facilities conduct thorough due diligence in their hiring practices and abuse prevention efforts across the U.S. For example, Florida's HB 975 mentioned earlier expands the scope of background screening for healthcare workers by requiring all healthcare professionals licensed by the Florida Department of Health to undergo background screening as part of the initial licensing process.
Healthcare facility violations can also involve federal fines and expensive penalties. Employers in the healthcare industry should consult their legal counsel to ensure compliance with relevant background screening regulations and laws.
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