AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS.

HB 5306 requires all long-term care facilities in Connecticut to conduct background checks on every prospective employee and volunteer before they can begin work or volunteering, regardless of whether they will have direct contact with residents. This applies directly to long-term care facilities, their hiring staff, and all individuals seeking employment or volunteer roles within these settings. The key provision mandates background checks at the pre-hire or pre-volunteer stage, eliminating exceptions for roles without direct patient access. The bill's stated purpose is to prevent elder abuse by ensuring all individuals interacting with vulnerable residents undergo screening.