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Healthcare Compliance Staffing Solutions: Meeting California’s Standards

Compliance has always been critically important in healthcare – and in employment. And when it comes to legal requirements, California has the most rules of any state. So, Golden State healthcare employers are faced with the Perfect Storm when it comes to minimizing risk and maintaining a culture of compliance.

Some of the key legal and compliance challenges related to staffing include:


• Anti-discrimination
• Wages and hours
• Immigration
• Health and safety
• Worker classification
• Background checks
• Privacy and data protection
• Employee contracts and agreements
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
• Benefits and leave policies
• Record keeping and documentation

As just one example, new pay transparency laws have been introduced in recent years in 17 states. Large enough employers, even if only a fraction of their workforce is based in California, must provide pay data broken down by job category, race, ethnicity and gender, for both permanent and temporary employees.
For California employers, additional complexity comes into play. For starters, you need to work with these state agencies:


• The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• The California Hospital Association (CHA)
• The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• The Medical Board of California
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as CAL/OSHA

There are numerous other considerations as well. For instance:


• Fires are a concern in many areas, so there are additional related precautions that must be met.
• Many CAL/OSHA laws and regulations are above and beyond those set by the federal government.
• The state is known for its stringent patient privacy laws, most notably the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This is in addition to the federal Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The Value of a Specialty Partnership

Partnering with a staffing firm that specializes in healthcare and all its complexities can be the solution you need as you navigate the ever-changing legal compliance landscape. Among the benefits of such a partnership are:


• Expert knowledge of healthcare employment laws
• Thorough screening processes
• Ethical recruitment practices
• EEO compliance
• I-9 form management
• Payroll and benefits administration
• Worker classification expertise
• Clear contractual agreements
• Compliance auditing and reporting
• Data protection and document management
• Staff training and education

This all adds up to minimizing your risk of legal issues and allowing you to focus on your core business and primary operations, while your staffing firm effectively handles and stays current with compliance.


Based in Ontario, CA, AlliedUP Co-Operative, Inc., is your source for the best nursing and allied healthcare professionals to fill your facility’s most critical openings while ensuring full compliance and fostering your culture of compliance. Our commitment to service excellence, nationwide network, and innovative answers to even the toughest hiring challenges are among the features that set us apart. Contact us today to learn more.

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