Cleared to Care: Understanding Florida’s New Background Check Requirements for Licensure
“Cleared to Care” Campaign Launches to Inform Health Care Practitioners Florida has introduced a significant update to its healthcare licensure process with the passage of HB 975, a new law that expands and standardizes background screening for licensed health care practitioners. Starting July 1, 2025, all healthcare professionals in Florida will be required to complete […]
Navigating Healthcare Background Screening with Live Scan Fingerprinting
Oversight by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Unit (BGS) oversees background checks for health professionals in various healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and healthcare clinics. The Role of Live Scan Fingerprinting in Healthcare Live Scan […]
Understanding ORI and OCA Numbers: Essential Components of Background Checks
The Role of ORI and OCA Numbers in Background Checks In the realm of background checks, two critical components often play a decisive role: the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) and the OCA (Controlling Agency Identifier) number. These identifiers are essential for ensuring the accurate processing and delivery of screening results. Understanding the OCA Number The […]
The Importance of Ensuring Accuracy in Your FBI Criminal Report
The Right to Access and Review Your FBI Criminal Report Maintaining an accurate FBI Criminal Report is crucial for various personal and professional reasons in today’s security-conscious world. Federal regulations provide all U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents the right to access their “rap sheet” for personal review, empowering individuals to verify and correct any […]
Navigating Florida’s Fingerprint Background Checks
Applicants in Florida undergoing fingerprinting via a Live Scan Fingerprinting Device are essentially consenting to undergo a background check. This process mandates the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to receive electronic “fingerprint background screenings.”