SJ 7 Workgroup Information
Request to be on the Interested Parties List or Submit Public Comments regarding the issue of requiring criminal background checks for direct care workers: mtssad@mt.gov
A workgroup to study the issue of requiring criminal background checks for direct care workers was created in September 2007 by the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. It was formed in response to Senate Joint Resolution 7 from the 2007 Montana Legislature. The 15-member workgroup will discuss and make recommendations on the following topics:
- Identify and define all programs or services that are provided, funded, or regulated by DPHHS where criminal background checks should be required.
- Define “Direct Care Workers.”
- Outline and discuss a process for individuals or providers to complete criminal background checks.
- Discuss and identify a list of disqualifying events or crimes that would preclude employment.
- Discuss and establish an appeals process.
- Discuss and identify options and estimated costs and/or sources of funding related to implementation.
Those not selected to be on the workgroup were added to an interested parties list. These individuals will be kept updated on workgroup meetings via written notices and agendas.
If you would like to be added to the interested parties list please email one of the following Quality Assurance Division (QAD) staff members including:
- Jeff Buska, 406-444-5401, jbuska@mt.gov.
- Jill Caldwell, 406-444-2038, jcaldwell@mt.gov
- Becky Fleming-Siebenaler, 406-444-7770, bfleming@mt.gov
Related information
- Workgroup Members
- Interested Parties
Background information
- State Survey Summary and Information – 10/16/2007
- Senate Joint Resolution No. 7
- News Release – 09/06/2007
- Invitation letter – 08/08/2007
