Caregivers and credentials
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS)
The Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) is a commercial database search that compiles federal and state lists of health care workers and companies that were excluded, sanctioned, or disciplined. Employers use it to screen licensed health professionals, such as nurses, before hiring.
Why it matters for your family
FACIS helps an employer check whether a licensed professional has been barred from federal health programs or disciplined. The federal exclusion list comes from the HHS Office of Inspector General, which says employers can face penalties for hiring an excluded person. FACIS is a screening tool, not a full background check. It does not replace criminal record checks or license verification. A common mistake is assuming it applies to every caregiver. It is mostly used for medical professionals. HomeCare.com includes a FACIS search for trained medical professionals, such as registered nurses, as part of its screening.
Source: oig.hhs.gov
Read more: HomeCare.com’s Credentialing Process
Related terms
- Background checkA background check is a review of a person's records before hiring.
- Registered nurse (RN)A registered nurse (RN) is a licensed nurse who assesses patients, gives medicines and treatments, helps make care plans, and teaches patients and families how to manage illness at home.
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN)A licensed practical nurse (LPN), called a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in some states, gives basic medical care, such as monitoring vital signs, changing bandages, and helping with bathing and dressing.
- Home care agencyA home care agency is a company that employs or contracts caregivers and sends them to clients' homes.
- Direct care workerA direct care worker is a paid worker who gives hands-on help to people who need support with daily living.
- Caregiver registryA caregiver registry is a service that lists caregivers and matches them with families.
