In industries like healthcare and staffing, the margin for error is razor thin. A single oversight in a background check can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, or harm to patients, candidates and clients. At Universal Background Screening (UBS), compliance and risk mitigation form the foundation of everything we do.
Why Compliance Keeps Getting Harder
Background screening providers face growing scrutiny across the industry. Several companies have dealt with class-action lawsuits in recent years for errors and misreporting, often caused by inaccurate or outdated data pulled from secondary databases. These errors harm candidates and expose employers to serious legal and reputational risk.
At UBS, we take a different approach. We believe that accuracy is the ultimate form of compliance. Every background check we deliver reflects a commitment to getting it right the first time. When we find adverse or criminal information in a database, we don’t stop there. We go directly to the primary source to confirm whether it’s still valid. We verify whether the record has been expunged, sealed, or impacted by “clean slate” laws before reporting results to our clients.
That extra step matters. It means our clients make hiring decisions based on facts, not assumptions. And it means their candidates experience a fair, transparent process.
Protecting Clients from Hidden Risks
UBS’s proactive stance on risk mitigation goes well beyond database checks. When issues like Operation Nightingale came to light (the nationwide diploma mill scandal that led to fraudulent nursing credentials), our team acted swiftly. We audited verifications across our healthcare clients, flagged affected records, and created an internal safeguard to automatically block future verifications from those institutions.
The result: our clients could maintain compliance and trust in their workforce, even amid industry-wide disruption. That’s the kind of vigilance our partners expect from UBS.
Tailored Compliance for Healthcare and Staffing
Healthcare and staffing organizations face unique pressures: stringent regulatory standards, evolving credentialing requirements, and constant staffing shortages. UBS’s Joint Commission and DNV-compliant processes ensure that every check meets the highest level of quality expected in healthcare hiring.
For staffing firms, where speed and volume are critical, compliance can’t come at the expense of accuracy. UBS provides dedicated account management to ensure each client has a partner who understands their needs. Someone who can pivot quickly to handle package changes, service updates, or sudden client demands without compromising compliance.
Where competitors may rely on automation and volume, we focus on precision and people. Our commitment is simple: our clients should never face legal exposure because of an error in their background check.
The UBS Difference: Proactive Partnership
True compliance goes beyond meeting standards. It requires anticipating risk before it becomes a problem. When external factors disrupt normal operations, such as statewide record outages, UBS takes initiative to educate and guide clients through alternate options, ensuring hiring pipelines stay active and compliant.
This proactive, consultative approach defines our partnerships. Rather than simply providing background checks, UBS works alongside clients to evaluate processes, identify efficiencies, and tailor solutions that balance cost with quality. As healthcare budgets tighten and staffing demands rise, that kind of partnership becomes invaluable.
A Culture Built on Accuracy, Transparency, and Trust
At UBS, we measure success by how many background checks are done right, not just how many we complete.
Our transparency with both clients and candidates builds trust at every level, reducing disputes and complaints. Our processes are designed to protect our clients’ reputations and ensure every hire meets both compliance and quality expectations.
When it comes to background screening, the greatest risk is getting it wrong.
Ready to partner with a background screening provider that prioritizes accuracy and compliance? Contact UBS today to learn how we can help protect your organization while streamlining your hiring process.
