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<div id="blog-1" class="ui--blog ui--blog-wrapper ui--pass" data-layout="standard" data-columns="1"><div class="post-18957 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-compliance-regulatory category-healthcare-compliance category-license-verification category-partnerships-industry-collaboration category-recent-news category-workforce-management tag-cms-compliance tag-continuous-license-monitoring tag-credentialing-and-privileging tag-healthcare-accreditation tag-healthcare-background-screening tag-healthcare-license-verification tag-healthcare-workforce-compliance tag-hr-compliance-healthcare tag-joint-commission-readiness tag-license-expiration-tracking tag-primary-source-verification tag-workforce-risk-management ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/14/why-healthcare-compliance-cant-stay-stuck-in-point-in-time-verification/"><img width="311" height="162" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="Healthcare license verification and continuous workforce compliance" itemprop="image" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo.png 311w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo-300x156.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo-270x141.png 270w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/14/why-healthcare-compliance-cant-stay-stuck-in-point-in-time-verification/"><img width="311" height="162" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="Healthcare license verification and continuous workforce compliance" decoding="async" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo.png 311w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo-300x156.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Propelus-logo-270x141.png 270w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/14/why-healthcare-compliance-cant-stay-stuck-in-point-in-time-verification/">Why Healthcare Compliance Can’t Stay Stuck in Point-in-Time Verification</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-02-14T05:20:54-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>February 14, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">Healthcare workforce compliance used to be something you checked off at hire. Now, it is a daily responsibility. Every practitioner, clinician, and technician in your organization needs an active, valid license to practice–not just on their first day, but every ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/14/why-healthcare-compliance-cant-stay-stuck-in-point-in-time-verification/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">February 14, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18896 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-background-screening category-compliance-regulatory category-criminal-background-checks category-hiring-strategies category-recent-news tag-accurate-background-checks tag-background-check-turnaround-time tag-background-screening-process tag-clerk-assisted-search tag-comprehensive-screening tag-county-court-records tag-court-records-search tag-court-research-network tag-criminal-background-check tag-criminal-record-research tag-employment-screening tag-fcra-compliance tag-federal-criminal-search tag-hiring-due-diligence tag-hiring-managers tag-hr-compliance tag-manual-court-search tag-pre-employment-screening tag-statewide-criminal-search tag-talent-acquisition ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/05/understanding-clerk-assisted-criminal-searches-in-background-screening/"><img width="858" height="477" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="clerk assisted criminal search" itemprop="image" decoding="async" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206.png 858w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206-300x167.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206-768x427.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/05/understanding-clerk-assisted-criminal-searches-in-background-screening/"><img width="858" height="477" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="clerk assisted criminal search" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206.png 858w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206-300x167.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-105206-768x427.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/05/understanding-clerk-assisted-criminal-searches-in-background-screening/">Understanding Clerk Assisted Criminal Searches in Background Screening</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-02-05T09:01:59-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>February 5, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">When you run a background check, you might assume all criminal records are just a few clicks away online. The reality is more complicated. Many U.S. courts don't maintain searchable online databases, which means accessing certain criminal records requires a ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/02/05/understanding-clerk-assisted-criminal-searches-in-background-screening/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">February 5, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18870 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-compliance category-employment-screening category-hiring-compliance category-hr-best-practices category-hr-compliance category-hr-resources category-recent-news tag-background-screening-process tag-court-record-access tag-criminal-background-checks tag-criminal-record-searches tag-employment-screening tag-fcra-compliance tag-hiring-best-practices tag-jurisdiction-searches tag-pre-employment-checks ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/28/the-truth-about-criminal-background-checks-what-really-happens-behind-the-scenes/"><img width="960" height="540" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-960x540.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="criminal background check process" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-960x540.png 960w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-300x168.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-1024x575.png 1024w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-768x431.png 768w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338.png 1126w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/28/the-truth-about-criminal-background-checks-what-really-happens-behind-the-scenes/"><img width="960" height="540" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-960x540.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="criminal background check process" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-960x540.png 960w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-300x168.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-1024x575.png 1024w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338-768x431.png 768w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-103338.png 1126w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/28/the-truth-about-criminal-background-checks-what-really-happens-behind-the-scenes/">The Truth About Criminal Background Checks: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-01-28T09:39:59-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>January 28, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">Ever wonder what happens after you submit a candidate's information for a criminal background check? The process is more nuanced than most employers realize, and understanding it can help you make better hiring decisions while staying compliant.
Here's what actually happens ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/28/the-truth-about-criminal-background-checks-what-really-happens-behind-the-scenes/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">January 28, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18866 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-background-screening category-candidate-resources category-compliance category-employer-resources category-recent-news tag-adverse-action tag-background-check-disputes tag-background-check-errors tag-candidate-rights tag-employment-screening tag-fcra-rights tag-identity-theft-protection ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/27/background-check-disputes-candidate-rights/"><img width="796" height="414" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="dispute background check" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850.png 796w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850-300x156.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850-768x399.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/27/background-check-disputes-candidate-rights/"><img width="796" height="414" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="dispute background check" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850.png 796w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850-300x156.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-27-115850-768x399.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/27/background-check-disputes-candidate-rights/">Background Check FAQs: Disputes, Rights, and What to Do When Things Get Complicated</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-01-27T10:18:55-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>January 27, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">In a prior article, we covered the basics: how background checks work, what to expect, and typical timelines. This article picks up where that one left off.
Here, we're talking about what happens when something goes wrong. When information doesn't match. ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/27/background-check-disputes-candidate-rights/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">January 27, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18862 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-compliance category-compliance-regulatory category-healthcare-compliance category-recent-news tag-background-screening tag-continuous-monitoring tag-credentialing tag-healthcare-accreditation tag-healthcare-hr tag-healthcare-workforce tag-hospital-compliance tag-joint-commission tag-non-employee-access tag-patient-safety tag-regulatory-change tag-vendor-risk ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/21/what-the-joint-commissions-700-standard-reduction-really-signals-for-healthcare-compliance/"><img width="800" height="450" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="Joint Commission compliance update" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update.png 800w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update-300x169.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update-768x432.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/21/what-the-joint-commissions-700-standard-reduction-really-signals-for-healthcare-compliance/"><img width="800" height="450" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="Joint Commission compliance update" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update.png 800w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update-300x169.png 300w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Joint-Commission-compliance-update-768x432.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/21/what-the-joint-commissions-700-standard-reduction-really-signals-for-healthcare-compliance/">What the Joint Commission’s 700-Standard Reduction Really Signals for Healthcare Compliance</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-01-21T06:48:12-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>January 21, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">The Joint Commission’s decision to eliminate more than 700 redundant accreditation standards is one of the most meaningful compliance updates healthcare organizations have seen in years.
While the headline number is attention-grabbing, the deeper implication matters more. This shift reflects a ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/21/what-the-joint-commissions-700-standard-reduction-really-signals-for-healthcare-compliance/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">January 21, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18836 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-compliance category-recent-news category-risk-management tag-background-screening-compliance tag-court-records-privacy tag-criminal-background-checks tag-date-of-birth-verification tag-dob-redaction tag-employment-screening-best-practices tag-fcra-compliance tag-identity-verification tag-public-records-access ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/13/why-youre-seeing-redacted-dates-of-birth-in-criminal-background-checks-and-what-it-means-for-your-hiring-process/">Why You’re Seeing Redacted Dates of Birth in Criminal Background Checks (And What It Means for Your Hiring Process)</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-01-13T11:46:12-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>January 13, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">If you've recently reviewed a criminal background screening report and noticed a candidate's date of birth was missing or redacted, you're not alone. This is becoming more common across the country, and it often raises questions for HR teams and ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/13/why-youre-seeing-redacted-dates-of-birth-in-criminal-background-checks-and-what-it-means-for-your-hiring-process/" title="">Read More</a></span>
</div></div><div style="display:none;"><span class="date updated published">January 13, 2026</span><span class="vcard author"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/author/amcmanus/" class="fn">Ashley McManus</a></span></div></div><div class="post-18840 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-compliance category-compliance-regulatory category-dot-compliance category-dtoh category-hiring-workforce-safety category-hr-compliance category-recent-news tag-cannabis-employment-law tag-cdl-requirements tag-dot-compliance tag-dot-part-40 tag-drug-testing-policy tag-employer-compliance tag-fentanyl-testing tag-fmcsa tag-marijuana-rescheduling tag-oral-fluid-testing tag-safety-sensitive-positions tag-state-cannabis-laws tag-workplace-drug-testing ui--blog-item clearfix layout--medium"><div class="ui--blog-media"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/12/workplace-drug-testing-in-2026-what-employers-need-to-know/"><img width="764" height="397" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="workplace drug testing 2026" itemprop="image" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753.png 764w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753-300x156.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-side ui--blog-thumbnail"><a href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/12/workplace-drug-testing-in-2026-what-employers-need-to-know/"><img width="764" height="397" src="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753.png" class="attachment-custom_960x540x1 size-custom_960x540x1" alt="workplace drug testing 2026" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753.png 764w, https://universalbackground.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-123753-300x156.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px" /></a></div><div class="ui--blog-content-wrapper"><div class="ui--blog-header"><h3 class="ui--blog-title entry-title clearfix"><a class="ui--blog-link" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/12/workplace-drug-testing-in-2026-what-employers-need-to-know/">Workplace Drug Testing in 2026: What Employers Need to Know</a></h3><div class="ui--blog-metas clearfix"><div class="ui--blog-metas-left"><span class="datetime"><time class="entry-date date updated" datetime="2026-01-12T10:39:19-07:00" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate>January 12, 2026</time></span></div></div></div><div class="ui--blog-content">The compliance landscape for workplace drug testing is shifting faster than many employers realize. Between federal cannabis rescheduling discussions, proposed DOT panel expansions, and state-by-state cannabis law changes, HR teams and safety managers are facing a critical question: is our ... <span class="more-link"><a class="btn btn-small btn-grey" href="https://universalbackground.com/2026/01/12/workplace-drug-testing-in-2026-what-employers-need-to-know/" title="">Read More</a></span>
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