DQA Regulated Entity Background Check Process

2008 Renewal:  The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is now conducting the required four-year renewal of licensee background checks.  Entity license holders/legal representatives must comply with the requirements of DQA Memo 08-015 by June 30, 2008.

The Caregiver Law, under s.50.065, Stats., requires two types of caregiver background checks:

1. Those completed by employers on their employees and contractors

   • See Chapters 1 and 2 of the Caregiver Program Manual for information on what staff must have background checks done

2. Those completed by the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) on license applicants/license holders, some principal officers and nonclient residents of DQA-regulated facilities. See list of DQA-regulated entities

"License" in this context also applies to registrations, certifications and approvals.

Please select the appropriate links below for specific information on completing the required caregiver background checks. Even if DQA is conducting the background checks, you will still be required to complete and submit the appropriate forms and fees.

Employees / Contractors Background Check Process

• As an employer, you must complete caregiver background checks on your employees and contractors at the time of hire and at least every four years thereafter.

New Applicant Background Check Process

• DQA must complete a caregiver background check on the license applicant/legal representative prior to the approval of any new license, certification or registration of a DQA regulated facility.

  This includes existing license holders who are applying for a new license, certificate or registration.

Existing License Holder Four-Year Renewal Background Check Process

• DQA must complete a caregiver background check on all existing license holders/legal representatives every 4 years.

If you have questions about either the employee background check process or the license holder background check process, please E-mail the Office of Caregiver Quality (OCQ) or call (608) 261-8319.

Last Revised: June 30, 2008