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Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions

VermontregulationVermont Agency of Human Services· effective 1994-10-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Failure to comply with the confidentiality provision may result in a fine of up to $500.00 under 33 V.S.A. § 6914(c) (Sec. IV.E).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions)
  • 2To obtain a record of convictions for an employee or a person given a conditional offer of employment, an owner or operator must file a written request for the record of convictions with the Commissioner (Sec. IV.A).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions)
  • 3Conviction information released to an owner or operator must not be released or disclosed to any person other than the current or prospective employee (Sec. IV.E).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions)
  • 4The written request must state that the individual is a current employee or a person given a conditional offer of employment, and that the current or prospective employee is or will be providing care to an elderly or disabled adult (Sec. IV.B).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions)
  • 5The written request must be accompanied by a signed release from the current or prospective employee giving permission to check that individual's record of criminal convictions (Sec. IV.C).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-004-X — Rules Regarding Access to Records of Convictions)

Applies to: personal care

Governs how owners and operators of home health agencies and other adult-care providers obtain criminal conviction records for current employees and conditional-offer hires who provide care to elderly or disabled adults. Requires a written request with a signed employee release and imposes confidentiality limits on the returned record with a monetary penalty for improper disclosure. Framework topic: Background Checks / Personnel Screening.

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