If the agency wishes to do a background check on the newly hired patient care technician, who is the correct authority to provide such information?
Explanation
Answer: B - The patient care technician Registry is the official record or listing of persons who have successfully completed a patient care technician training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). The registry has information about each patient care technician, including:
-Full name, including maiden name and any married names
-Last known home address
-Registration number and its expiration date.
-Date of birth
-Last known employer, date hired, and date employment ended
-Date the competency evaluation was passed
-Information about findings of abuse, neglect, or dishonest use of property. It includes the nature of the offense and supporting evidence. All information stays in the registry for at least 5 years.
