Date
of Last Review 5/3/07
SME: Director of Personnel Systems Management
As a security-sensitive institution, UTHCPC requires criminal background checks for all new employees prior to any job offers.
The following persons must successfully pass the security-sensitive check in order to be employed in any area at UTHCPC:
Who |
Initiated by... |
UTHCPC employees |
Human Resources |
Contract employees |
Their employer |
Volunteers |
Public Information and Education, Volunteer Services |
This table describes the UTHCPC employee criminal background check process:
Stage |
Description |
1 |
Human Resources submits a security check request to the UT Police on all UTHCPC employees and volunteers upon hire. |
2 |
UT Police completes security check. |
3 |
UT Police notifies Human Resources (HR) of any risk issues within 1-2 days after completion of the background check. |
4 |
HR notifies the UTHCPC Director of Personnel Systems Management when there is a risk issue to be assessed. |
5 |
UTHCPC manager and senior management determine if the risk is of significance to staff and patients. Note: Appropriate UT policies regarding probationary period status and disciplinary action are followed. |
The Joint Commission Human Resources Standards
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