Withdrawal Of Application

An individual may withdraw their application for a background check at any time. An individual who withdraws their application cannot provide services, or receive licensure or certification. Fees paid for the cost of the background check are non-refundable once the fingerprints have been submitted by the Department to the Idaho State Police. (3-28-23) 161. -- 169. (RESERVED) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.05.06 Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History & Background Checks Section 170 Page 11 170. AVAILABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES PENDING COMPLETION OF THE BACKGROUND CHECK. An individual is available to provide services on the day the application is submitted on the Department website, has been reviewed by the agency, and while pending completion of the background check under this rule. The individual must have submitted their application and fingerprints in the time frame required in Section 150 of these rules to provide services. (3-28-23) 01. Employees of Providers, Contractors, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or the Department. An individual is available to provide services on a provisional basis at the discretion of the agency or EMS Bureau if no disqualifying crimes or relevant records are disclosed on the application. The agency must review the application for any disqualifying crimes under Section 210 of these rules or other relevant records under Section 200 of these rules. The agency determines whether the applicant poses a health or safety risk to vulnerable clients before allowing the individual to provide services until a clearance or denial is issued by the Department. (3-28-23) 02. Individuals Licensed or Certified by the Department. Individuals applying for licensure or certification by the Department are not available to provide services or receive licensure or certification until the background check is complete and a clearance is issued by the Department. The following are individuals required to have a clearance prior to providing services: (3-28-23) a. Adoption or foster care applicants and adults in the home; (3-28-23) b. Certification or licensure applicants; (3-28-23) i. Certified family homes; (3-28-23) ii. Licensed Emergency Medical Services applicants; and (3-28-23) iii. Department-licensed child care providers. (3-28-23) 171. -- 179. (RESERVED)