OIG, GSA, FACIS:
FACIS is a database containing information on healthcare individuals and entities
that have been excluded from federal healthcare programs as well as adverse actions
taken by licensing boards of State governments.
OIG searches for individuals or entities that have been excluded from Federal Health
Care funding. The Department of Health and Human Services reports directly to the
OIG, including Administration for Children & Families (ACF), National Institute
of Health (NIH), Substance & Mental Health services Administration (SAMHSA) and
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
GSA is a federal agency that secures the buildings, products, services, technology,
and other workplace essentials federal agencies need. GSA reports companies/individuals
that do not work with to the EPLS. Many federal agencies report to this website,
which contains names of companies/individuals who have been disqualified or excluded
from working for the government (contract work) or obtaining assistance from the
government (grants, loans, any type of assistance).
Nurse Aide Registry Check:
The Nurse Aide Registry maintains a database of individuals who meet the federal
requirements to provide care giving to residents residing in skilled nursing facilities.
The Registry also informs nursing home staff, through an inquiry process, of persons
who are ineligible to work in a skilled nursing home due to findings of abuse, neglect
or misappropriation of property.
Child Abuse Registry:
These records are used increasingly to screen adults for various employment or volunteer
positions. 29 States and the District of Columbia allow or require a check of central
registry or department records for individuals applying to be child care or youth
care providers. Information is made available to employers in the child care business,
schools or health-care industry.
DEA Active Controlled Substance Act Search:
A search of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) database of persons and organizations
certified to handle controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. A
DEA Number is required for this search.
CBSV:
Consent Based Social Security Number Verification service is direct access to the
Social Security Administration record resources. It safeguards the reputation of
companies that use it and shields them from losses by mitigating the risks of fraud
and identity theft. CBSV purifies, strengthens and enhances verification processes
with direct and instant access to the SSA Master File and Death Index as it verifies
Name, SSN, Date of Birth, Gender, and Death Indicator
Education/Degree Verification (Release Required):
We will verify degrees or certificates earned for High School, GED, Vocational Schools
and Colleges & Universities. We will also verify enrollment only if no degree has
been earned. (Please provide name of school, city and years of attendance)
Professional License/Certification Verification:
Pinnacle will verify the validity of professional licenses and certifications.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Sanctions List:
Lists names of investigators who have at one time been disqualified, restricted,
or have made assurances in their use of investigational products for FDA trials.
The FDA Sanctions List is generally used in health care and pharmaceutical positions.
Social Security Trace:
The Social Security Trace validates the SSN provided by the applicant. The search
reveals residence history and aliases, which are critical for a comprehensive criminal
history search.
Criminal History:
Pinnacle provides criminal record checks at the county level in all counties of
the United States. State repository and state courthouse searches are available
in some states.
Federal Court Criminal Check:
There are two judicial systems in the United States. One system consists of state
and local courts established under the authority of the state governments. The other
system is the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Courts. There are 94 Federal District
Courts in 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and
the Northern Mariana Islands which hear Civil and Criminal Cases. 88% of the criminal
cases filed in the Federal District Courts are felonies, and 90% of defendants are
convicted.
Federal Jurisdiction currently extends to 200 categories of federal law, including
Computer Intrusions, Online Predators, Organized Crime, Government Fraud, Bankruptcy
Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Corporate Securities Fraud, Crimes Against Children, Bank
Robberies and Violent Crimes.
Motor Vehicle Report:
Includes traffic history, driver's license verification, suspension/revocation history
and accident history. Driver's license number is required. Washington State requires
signed consent from the applicant to release driving records.
Nationwide Sex Offender Search:
The National Sex Offender search includes all public sex offender registries in
the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the District of Columbia, and participating tribes.
State registries include self-registered sex offenders. This search should be done
with a criminal history check at the county level of locations lived.
Federal Civil Court Check:
The Federal Civil Court Check is a search of civil cases filed in the Federal Courts.
Only cases involving more than $75,000 in potential damages are filed in Federal
Court, and include cases that involve the United States Government, Federal Laws,
the US Constitution and controversies between states.
Interpol:
Interpol was created to assist international criminal police cooperation. Its work
centers primarily on public safety and terrorism, organized crime, illicit drug
production and drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, trafficking in human beings,
money laundering, child pornography, financial and high-tech crimes, and corruption.
With an increasing number of foreign nationals working in the US, some employers
are choosing to run an Interpol search.
USA PATRIOT Act/OFAC:
The USA PATRIOT Act search includes databases of several agencies working toward
strengthening criminal laws against terrorism and enhancing domestic security. Many
of these agencies maintain lists of FBI most wanted, as well as individuals being
watched or flagged for terrorism, money laundering and other domestic threats.