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Comprehensive Background Checks

The MSDH Comprehensive Background Check unit processes background checks for all Mississippi licensed Health Care and Child Care facilities. All background checks are processed through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and are transmitted through the Mississippi Criminal Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases to complete the requirements for state and national background checks.

Portals for Child Care and Health Care Facilities

Child Care Background Checks

For additional information regarding interstate background checks, please contact Brittany Orr at 601-364-5062, or e-mail CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov

Health Care Background Checks

If you live and work in Mississippi, you can request a comprehensive background check for work in a Mississippi licensed health care facility.

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Schedule a live scan fingerprint appointment at a Mississippi county health department with our online form below.

Please make sure that you have submitted an application in SAFER for your applicant before scheduling. If the applicant is not in SAFER at the time of their appointment they will have to reschedule. Please contact the fingerprint unit for any questions you may have at 601-364-1102.

Contact

For questions surrounding background checks for licensed health care or child care facilities, please contact the Comprehensive Background Check Division at 601-364-1102, fax: 601-364-5056, or e-mail CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov.

Location

143B LeFleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211



Links referenced on this page
Comprehensive Background Check Facility Portal    https://www.safer.msdh.ms.gov/
Comprehensive Background Check Payment Portal    https://www.ms.gov/msdh/background_check/Home/Index
Understanding Child Care Comprehensive Background Checks    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20721,206,pdf/Understanding%5FChild%5FCare%5FBackground%5FChecks.pdf
How to Request a Mississippi Background Check for Child Care Employment    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18347.pdf
Out of State Fingerprint Check Affidavit    https://powerforms.docusign.net/9499e2c3-5f61-4486-8b12-d4ea9b976150?env=na3&acct=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef&accountId=ca3d40be-4f16-4a6a-892e-a0fe14f1a6ef
Applicants Living in Another State    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18346.pdf
CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov    mailto:CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov
How to request a Mississippi background check for health care employment    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18348.pdf
Sample: Health care suitability letter    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,16099,206,pdf/CHRC_Suitability_Letter.pdf
Sample: Health care waiver letter    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,16100,206,pdf/CHRC_Waiver_letter.pdf
Schedule appointment online    https://telegov.egov.com/msdh_apptscheduler/AppointmentWizard/145
CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov    mailto:CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov

Resources referenced
Understanding Child Care Comprehensive Background Checks    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,20721,206,pdf/Understanding%5FChild%5FCare%5FBackground%5FChecks.pdf ok
How to Request a Mississippi Background Check for Child Care Employment    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18347.pdf ok
Applicants Living in Another State    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18346.pdf ok
How to request a Mississippi background check for health care employment    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/18348.pdf ok
Sample: Health care suitability letter    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,16099,206,pdf/CHRC_Suitability_Letter.pdf ok
Sample: Health care waiver letter    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,16100,206,pdf/CHRC_Waiver_letter.pdf ok

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