Wisconsin Department of Health Services Digital Updates

Fee Adjustment - Caregiver Background Checks

Wisconsin Department of Health Services sent this bulletin at 07/19/2024 03:28 PM CDT

Division of Quality Assurance: Notifications & Updates

Attn: All Regulated Health Care Providers

Fee Adjustment - Caregiver Background Checks

Caregiver background checks are a crucial tool used by a variety of industries to manage risk, promote safety, and enhance the quality of care and treatment services. They also help foster public confidence in our healthcare system.

Effective October 1, 2024, the cost for a caregiver background check conducted through the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s WORCS system will increase to $15. This adjustment, the first in over 20 years, is necessary to cover rising costs and support ongoing abuse prevention and intervention efforts. We recognize that this change may affect your budgeting but appreciate your commitment to helping us keep Wisconsin safe.

For more information about caregiver background checks please visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/misconduct/employee.htm.

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