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Advance Notice Solicitation Deadline - National Background Check Program

Guidance for the National Background Check Program: The goal of the program is to prohibit the hiring of employees who have histories of abuse or relevant criminal violations to serve the vulnerable long term care population.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 29, 2017

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