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Latest compliance changes in New York

Healthcare Worker Background Check Requirements (10 NYCRR Part 400)

New York requires criminal history background checks for unlicensed personnel in healthcare facilities. Providers must comply with DOH regulations for personnel screening and maintain appropriate documentation.

Oct 1, 2025Effective: Oct 1, 2025Verified Feb 3, 2026Federal RegulationView source

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Areas of regulatory coverage in New York

Drug Testing Regulations

State and federal rules governing workplace drug and alcohol testing programs. These regulations vary significantly by state and can affect testing panels, collection procedures, employee notification requirements, and consequences for positive results.

Privacy & Consent Laws

Regulations governing the collection, storage, and sharing of employee health information. These laws protect worker privacy while balancing employer needs for health-related data.

HIPAA implications for employer health programsState-specific consent requirementsMedical record retention periods

Immunization & Vaccination Policies

Workplace vaccination requirements, particularly for healthcare settings and industries with public contact. State laws vary on mandatory vaccinations, exemptions, and employer obligations.

OSHA & Workplace Safety

Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and state-plan equivalents. These rules govern workplace safety standards, injury reporting, and employer responsibilities for maintaining safe working conditions.

Injury and illness recordkeeping (OSHA 300 log)Personal protective equipment standardsHazard communication requirements

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