Mississippi Background Check Information
PrintScan offers FINRA and FDLE fingerprinting services in the state of Mississippi.
PrintScan Mississippi Department of Health Background Check Guide
The fingerprinting and background check process can be complicated. We decided to put together this guide as a quick reference to make your Mississippi fingerprinting experience easier.
Mississippi Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
What type healthcare facilities are required to conduct criminal history record checks (CHRC)?
Hospitals, Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Long Term Care Facilities, Personal Care Homes (Assisted/Residential Living), Nursing Schools.
Why must a facility conduct criminal history record checks?
During the regular 2003 MS Legislative Session, the Legislature passed House Bill 1077. This statute required MSDH to develop regulations to implement and enforce the CHRC process.
On July 09, 2003, the MSDH approved final adoption of regulations pertinent to CHRC. These regulations go into effect for healthcare facilities 30 days after final adoption.
Per the statute, what is the definition of “employee”?
The term employee means “any individual employed by a licensed entity. The term employee also includes any individual who by contract provides to the patients, residents or clients being served by the licensed entity direct, hands-on medical patient care in a patient’s, resident’s or client’s room or in treatment or recovery rooms.”
Who must be fingerprinted per statute/regulations?
Every new employee of the licensed entity who provides direct patient care or services employed on or after July 01, 2003; and every employee of the licensed facility employed before July 01, 2003, who has a documented disciplinary action by his or her present employer.
When may I submit fingerprints to the MSDH for processing?
Fingerprints may be submitted at any time.
Where do I get the Mississippi Applicant Fingerprint Cards?
Facilities must get Applicant Fingerprint Cards from MSDH. Each card has a unique identifier (ORI number) that allows its acceptance into the national database. MSDH will mail all healthcare providers a packet of cards initially. Facilities should contact MSDH to request additional cards, when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have questions, we can answer them!
Q. Does the FBI have my fingerprints?
If you have ever been fingerprinted to get a license or a background check then the FBI does keep a record of your fingerprints in their criminal database.
Q. How long does an FBI fingerprinting session take?
Printscan's fingerprinting sessions for FBI background checks average at 20 minutes.
Q. How far back does an FBI background check go?
An FBI background check goes back for the entire applicants lifetime.
Q. How do I know if I need my FBI background check apostilled?
If the country you wish to visit is part of the Hauge convention then you will need to apostille your FBI background check.
Q. What payment do you accept?
We accept cash, or any major credit card. (Visa/Mastercard/Discovery/American Express)
