Ny Governor's Proposal to Require Background Checks for Health-Care Personnel Gains Support

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Should background checks on nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists be as stringent as those required for doctors? According to a proposal by Gov. George Pataki, yes.

The proposed legislation, which would require hospitals, nursing homes and clinics to more closely inspect the background of prospective health-care personnel, is gaining widespread support, even though it could increase hospitals' costs.

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Ny Governor's Proposal to Require Background Checks for Health-Care Personnel Gains Support

If passed, the legislation - proposed by Pataki a few weeks ago - would extend the reach of a state law that already requires hospitals, nursing homes and health-care clinics to follow certain requirements i...

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