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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE

NURSE ASSISTANT/HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAMS

NRA 150/ NRA 150B

ORIENTATION PACKET

REVISED 8/30/2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NRA 150A CNA and NRA 150B HHA Program Requirements………………………………...……………………………….3-4

Screening Checklist…………………………………………………………..5-6

General Immunization Cheat Sheet………………………………………...7-8

2 Step PPD FAQ………………………………………………………………..9

Immunization CDC’s Information see Link page 22#2………………….....10

Sonoma County Health Centers Resource list see Link page 22……….11-12

CNA/HHA Orientation Cost Sheet…………………………………………..13

Book List for NRA 150A and 150B….............................................................14

CNA/HHA Attire-Supplies……………………………………………………..15

CPR Resource List See Link pg. 22 #5&6……………………………………..16

SRJC Policies & Rules………………………………………………...…….….17

CNA/HHA Student Phone Directory…………………………………...….18-19

SRJC Links, Forms for Reading and Printing…………………………..…...20

Request for Live Scan Services pg. 1-7 see Link page 20 #4…………............21

Background check…………………………………..………………………22-25

California Notice of Rights for Investigative Consumer Report…….…..26-27

A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act….…..28-29

SRJC Health Evaluation Forms pg. 1-5 (see Links page 20 #1)……….…...30

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NRA 150A and 150B CNA and HHA PROGRAM REQUIRMENTS

This packet of forms and information is essential for you to obtain all the needed requirements for our program. (See Bullets Below)

At your orientation meeting you will be given an overview of the program, a class calendar, and explanation of all the requirements.

Please submit your paperwork to the Health Science office, Room 4062, in the Race Building after making copies for yourself.

If you are on the waiting list, the admissions office will automatically put you on the roster by priority of the date you registered whenever a student drops. It is strongly recommended those on the wait list come to the first day of class as those who aren’t there will have to be dropped.

Please attend the orientation meeting and the first day of class to see if you make it into the class.

Screening Checklist Use this to keep track of all your paperwork. Noticethe starred items and the need to start with PPD #1 before other immunizations.

General Immunization Cheat Sheet Gives you more information and approximate costs.

2 Step PPD FAQ MMR Q & A for Student Health Sonoma County Health Centers

These are some of the places in the community where you may go for an exam if you do not have a doctor.Make an appointment for a physical ASAP. Students are not permitted to miss class for appointments.

CNA/HHA Orientation Cost Sheet These costs are approximate. Please see a financial Counselor if necessary. The SRJC Hope Center is also able to provide some financial assistance.

Book List for NRA 150A and NRA 150B CNA/HHA Attire-Supplies CPR Resource List

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CPR Certification must be for the Health Care Provider. CNA/HHA Student Phone Directory Request for Live Scan Service

You will need this information to get your LiveScan done. Please print 3.

Clinical Placement Background Screening and review (7 Pages) Instructions for background screening to be done by student On-line.

SRJC Health Evaluation Form (5 pages) Be sure to bring this form with you to your physical exam your doctor will sign and stamp.

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CNA/HHA SCREENING CHECKLIST Name: ______________________

*KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING YOU TURN IN.

* The Immunizations must be obtained if you don’t have official record of them, unless you have immunity shown by positive serology (blood test). For most of them you may choose to have blood drawn, however this is NOT offered at Student Health Services and is usually more expensive than the immunizations. If you choose to have a serology done, have it done IMMEDIATELY. If the results show insufficient immunity, you will need to complete the immunizations on schedule.

* PPD’s & Lab Slip for Titers can be obtained at Student Health Services.

* For STATE EXAM Social Security Card photo ID= MATCHING

Item Due Date: Turned In:

Week 1: PPD #1 (TB Test) To be done BEFORE MMR, to be read in 48-72 hours. If positive for TB get chest x-ray clearance form from student health.Week 2: PPD #2 (TB Test) To be done BEFORE MMR, one to two weeks after #1. Read in 48-72 hours (or when #1 is read).MMR #1 (Rubella, Measles, Mumps) To be done AFTER PPD (TB tests), may be given when 2nd TB test is read if negative.MMR #2, 30 days after MMR #1 or positive titer.Varicella (Chicken pox) #1 (not given at Student Health Services.Varicella #2, ONE month after #1 or positive titer.Hepatitis B #1Hepatitis B #2, ONE month after #1, #2 must be completed for entry to clinical.Hepatitis B #3, five months after #2T-DAP Booster (tetanus/diphtheria) required every 10 years.Health Screening Physical with SRJC Health Evaluation Form.CPR “Health Provider”; must include Adult, Child, Infant, Choking Maneuvers and AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillator). Must be approved by the Red Cross (recertify each year) or American Heart Association (recertify every two years).Live Scan Verification application. Fill out using information given and bring with you for Live Scan appointment first 2 weeks of program.

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Photo I.D. fee receipt (bring to class). Purchase at Bailey Hall Accounting Dept. We suggest purchasing two.Criminal Background Screening Authorization. Complete Background Screening online. Lead instructor will receive results via email. Flu Shot (FALL Semester ONLY), must get by 2 weeks prior to clinical.

Some of the expenses of the CNA program may be paid for using grant funds. Therefore, you may start collecting information or getting your immunizations (MMR, VARICELLA, HEPATITIS B, & TDAP (tetanus), FLU (fall semester only); and getting your 2-step PPD (free in Student Health Services, 1st floor of the Race building).

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GENERAL IMMUNIZATION CHEAT SHEET 2012-2013Effective 6-11-12

Name of Injection: How Many Injections

Time between Injections

Charges

MMR: (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Vaccine).*2 if born after 1957*1 if born 1940-1957

Two injections or titer

One month minimum between immuniza-tions

$ 49.00

PPD Test(Tuberculosis/skin test)

Two Step intradermal skin test

1-2 weeks Free @ Student Health ServicesSchedule #1Read one week later. #2 placed on that day.Read 2-3 days later.No placements on Thursdays ever!!

Td 1 injection Only given subsequent to Tdap

$ 19.00

TDaP(Tetanus, Diphtheria, acellular Pertussis Vaccine)

One injection Once every 10 years

$ 35.00

Hep B Series(Hepatitis B Vaccine)

Three injections or titer

2nd injection,Minimum of one month after 1st,3rd injection minimum of five months later

$ 25.00 per injection

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GENERAL IMMUNIZATION CHEAT SHEET 2012-2013

Name of injection How many injections

Time between injections:

Charges

Varicella(Chickenpox Vaccine)

Two injections

At least 1 month between 1st and 2nd injection

$144 each injectionNot available at Student Health Services-Offered at some Safeway & Costco Pharmacy’s

Influenza Vaccine One injection Once each year Generally given Sept-Dec.

$ 10- 20

May vary

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“2 STEP PPD” FAQ

WHAT IS A PPD?

IT IS A TB TEST. YOU GET A SMALL AMOUNT OF SOLUTION INJECTED WITH A TINY NEEDLE JUST UNDER THE SKIN OF THE INSIDE OF YOUR FOREARM. IT NEEDS TO BE READ IN 48-72 HOURS, OR 1 WEEK LATER IN A 2-STEP PPD. IF THE AREA IS RED OR RAISED (INDURATED) IT MAYBE CONSIDERED A POSITIVE PPD. THIS DOES NOT USUALLY MEAN YOU HAVE TB, BUT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED. THE OTHER POSSIBILITY IS A FALSE POSITIVE READING.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A 2 STEP PPD?

THIS MEANS YOU HAVE A PPD AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THEN THE DAY IT IS READ YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME BACK IN 1-2 WEEKS FOR ANOTHER (2nd) PPD, WHICH NEEDS TO BE READ 48-72 HOURS AFTER THAT ONE IS PLACED. AGAIN NO EXCEPTIONS ON THE TIME LINE.

MY DOCTOR SAID I ONLY NEED ONE!

THE COLLEGE AND THE HOSPITALS REQUIRE A 2 STEP PPD AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

WHERE CAN I GET THE 2 STEP PPD’s DONE?

FREE AT STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES, BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE RACE BUILDING, BUT YOU DO NEED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS, YOU CAN’T JUST DROP IN. YOU CAN ALSO HAVE THIS DONE AT YOUR DOCTOR’S.

WHY DO I NEED THE 2 STEP PPD DONE BEFORE I HAVE THE MMR?

IF YOU HAVE THE MMR SHOT FIRST IT CAN CAUSE A FALSE POSITIVE PPD. THE 2 PPD’S NEED TO BE DONE 1st.

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IMMUNIZATION CDC’S INFORMATION/STATEMENT

See Link page: http://www.immunize.org/handouts/measles-mmr-vaccines.asp

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Sonoma County Health Centers continued: Russian River Health Center 16319 Third Street, Guerneville (707) 869-2849 | www.wchealth.org/ By appointment only. Immunizations given. Bilingual services. Sliding scale; Medi-Cal, CMSP and insurance accepted (PPO's only). Sports physicals for $57. Mon-Thur: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-5pm, sat: 9am-12pm.

Saints Jane & Mary Medical Center 1580 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa (707) 591-9667 Same day appointments. Low rates for uninsured. Medi-Cal, Medicare & insurance accepted. Physicals & TB tests available. For under age 19 (otherwise low-cost): A free program offering full physicals, including vision, hearing and dental checks, as well as all required state vaccinations and TB testing. Sports physicals for $60.

Sebastopol Community Clinic 6800 Palm Ave. Suite C2 Sebastopol (707)824-9999 Most major insurances accepted including Medicare, Medi-Cal/CMSP and Healthy Families. Other free or low cost programs include: Sliding scale, FPACT, CDP, CHDP. Open M-Th 9am-8pm F 9am-5pm, sat: 9am-12pm. Sonoma County Indian Health Project

144 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 521-4500 | www.scihp.org/medical/medical.htm Must be Native American. By appointment and same day available. Immunizations given. WIC clinics Tuesdays 1pm-5pm as walk-in and at scheduled appointment. Sliding scale; Medi-Cal and CMSP accepted. Mon-Fri.: 8am-12pm; 1pm-5pm.

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center 430 West Napa St. Suite F, Sonoma (707) 939-6070 | http://svchc.org By appointment only. Immunizations & bilingual services. Sliding scale; Medi-Cal, CMSP, Family PACT & insurance accepted. Sports physicals for $90 and up. For Medical Access: (707) 547-2149 or www.stjosephhealth.org - Will help people find affordable insurance. Santa Rosa Community Health Centers Southwest Community Health Center Vista Family Health Center 751 Lombardi Court, Suite B, Santa Rosa 3569 Round Barn Circle, Santa Rosa (707) 547-2222 | www.swhealthcenter.org (707) 303-3600 | www.swhealthcenter.org Primary Care Medicine, by appointment only. Immunizations & bilingual services. Sliding scale; Medi-Cal, CMSP, Family PACT & insurance accepted. Sports physicals $20-$60 sliding scale.

Brookwood Health Center (includes “A” Street Clinic) 983 Brookwood Ave (707) 583-8700 | www.swhealthcenter.org This clinic provides primary medical care and mental health services on a drop-in, same day, and by-appointment basis. At the Brookwood clinic, we provide a wide array of medical, mental health, substance recovery and case management services. Open M, T, W, & F: 8:30am-12:30pm & 1:30-5:30, Th 8:30am-12pm.

Physical Exams Sonoma State University Health Maintenance Center 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park (707) 664-2466 | www.sonoma.edu/shc By appointment only. Open March-May and October-December. Physicals Wednesdays, 9am - 2:30pm. No immunizations. DMV Physicals, Labs: Hematocrit, cholesterol, pap smears, and Urinalysis. Referrals for follow-up care. Sports physicals $30.

Santa Rosa Sports & Family Medicine 1255 N Dutton Ave Santa Rosa CA 95401 (707)546-9400 Low cost sports physicals, call for availability.

Sports Physicals 652 Petaluma Ave. Suite H, Sebastopol (707) 823-7616 Call to make an appointment. $45 for sports physicals.

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NRA 150 NA/HHA PROGRAM STUDENT COSTS

THESE ARE APPROXIMATE PRICES AND ARE ESTIMATES FOR YOU TO USE

In addition to the SRJC parking pass and tuition fees, the student must purchase:

Skills lab supplies (as indicated on pg. 18) (may be supplied) $55.00

2 Photo ID’s purchased at Bailey Hall Business Office 8.00

Text Books 150.00

State Certification Exam (Pearson Vue company) 100.00

Criminal Background Screening done online (Verifystudents) 41.50

Live Scan Fingerprinting (Campus Police) (Supplied)

Additional costs will vary according to provider. Costs stated are approximate:

CPR for the Health Professional 55.00+

Physical Exams (Free at Rohnert Park Jewish Free Clinic) otherwise may be obtained

@ physician offices and community clinics

Immunizations and Serology varies.

@ SRJC Student Health Clinic

2 step TB tests (3 appointments) Free

MMR immunizations (each injection) 67.00

Hepatitis B immunizations (each injection) 30.00

TDaP immunization 34.00

Influenza (flu immunization) 15.00

(varicella not available in the Student Health Clinic)

2 Uniforms (Burgundy Scrubs, White shoes & socks) 50.00

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BOOKLIST FOR NRA 150A CNA

Author: Title Cost (may vary)

Sorrentino/Remmert Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th edition 78.95

Sorrentino/Remmert Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th edition- Workbook 35.00

(20% discount on Sorrentino texts if ordered directly from the publisher-Elsevier)

(Reader) Model Curriculum NATAP State Curriculum 16 Modules 49.00

BOOKLIST FOR NRA 150B HHA

Hartman Home Health Aide Handbook 3rd Ed 26.25

Reader Home Health Aide Model Curriculum 12.50

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Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Attire & Supplies

For ClinicalBurgundy (or wine) pants and short sleeve uniform top (burgundy or wine scrubs) - 2 setsWhite walking shoes – closed toe. All white sports shoes are allowed. No colored stripes, or canvas or netting material.White SocksWhite sweater or sweatshirt, if desiredNo T-shirts, Jeans or Sweats. Tattoos must be covered per facility requirements. No visible piercings other than 1-2 in each ear.

Supplies:

Notebook or binder with lined paper, 8 ½ x11

2 Ball point pens – black ink – fine point

One small pocket notebook

Wrist watch or pendent with second hand for taking vital signs

2 Photo ID name tags (paid for at business office (Bailey Hall) and obtained in Health Science office on designated date with receipt).

Skills Lab Supplies (Needed by 2nd day of class): 1-2 boxes exam gloves, 1 isolation gowns and masks, manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, 1 box of

alcohol wipes, gait (transfer) belt, and surgical cap. (All of these may be purchased for you).

All lab pack supplies are available for purchase at Sonoma Surgical Supply (address below) or most other medical supply stores, if not provided for you.

4975 SONOMA HWY (HWY 12)

SANTA ROSA, CA 95409

(707) 495-0693

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CPR RESOURCE LIST

Health Care Provider CPR. Adult, Child, and Infant, with AED is required for NRA 150 NA/HHA Program. MUST BE AMERICAN HEART ASSOC. APPROVED

You may obtain CPR certification from any of the other following sources:

Save A Life 707-568-0425. CPR & First Aid Training Contact person: Leo Clamar, EMT instructor. savealifecpr@sbcglobal.net. $ 55.00 includes discount.

Health Quest 766-9226 $55.00 without book/ $70.00 with book, call M-F 0900-1600 for details or go to www.phcd.org. (Petaluma Health Care District). They have classes the 2nd and 4th Thurs of the month from 1800-2130, and 3rd Sat. 0900-1200. Also 6 or more you qualify for private lesson at your school location. If you are a student you also get a $5.00 discount.

Kids Sake 707-546-4656, $80.00, classes 2 times/month, 2999 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, www.thehealthsourceatkidsake.com. There is a student discount as well.

American Red Cross, approximately $80.00, 707-577-7600. M-F 0900-1630. See American Red Cross Participants Manual on-line book for you to read

Professional Rescuer and first responder. Also see resource Links page

Reach/Verihealth Training Institute in Petaluma. 1-866-890-8899. www.verihealth.com. Register online, approximately $70.00 plus the cost of a BSL manual as described on their website.

Stephanie Mashek 707-887-2452 teaches CPR classes (mobile Unit) and may be able to fit you into a class she is teaching.

A CPR class may be arranged for you.

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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCE POLICIES & RULES

SRJC District Policy and Student Conduct (Board Policy Manual)

http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.11P.pdf

Student Conduct: http://www.santarosa.edu/for_students/rules-regulations/student-conduct.shtml

Academic Integrity (Policy) http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.11.pdf

Academic Integrity (Procedure): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.11P.pdf

Absence Reporting (Procedure): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/4person/4.7.1P.pdf

Attendance Policy: http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/8stuserv/8.1.5.pdf

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CNA/HHA STUDENT PHONE DIRECTORY

Campus Police 527-1000Non-Emergency 522-2770Lost and Found 527-4271Health Science Office 527-4272Fax 527-4426Leslie Crane, Coordinator 524-1708

Campus Resources

Student Health 527-4445Hope Center 527-4809ESL Tutorial Office 527-4382Bookstore 527-4321EOPS (Extended Opportunities) 527-4383Financial Aid 527-4471Admissions and Records 527-4685Video Resource (HLRC) 527-4207College Skills 527-4834Academic Counseling 527-4451Learning Skills 527-4278Scholarships 527-4740

Faculty

Leslie Crane, Coordinatorlcrane@santarosa.edu

524-1708 Office481-7772 Cell

Marian Avilla-Hamannmavillahamann@santarosa.edu

217-1137 Cell

Steve Lymanslyman@santarosa.edu

484-2510

Tiffany Lundqvisttlundqvist@santarosa.edu

849-7002

Korie Shokmalikshokmali@santarosa.edu

583-3896

Inna Altamiranoialtamirano@santarosa.edu

391-2149

Tamara Andersontanderson@santarosa.edu 623-3093

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Clinical Sites

Apple Valley Post-acute Rehab 823-7675Vineyard Post-acute, Petaluma 763-4109Parkview Gardens Post-acute 525-1250Summerfield Healthcare Center 539-1515Fircrest Convalescent 823-1238Santa Rosa Post-acute, Santa Rosa 546-0471Creekside Convalescent Hosp.Healdsburg Senior Living CommunitySpring Lake VillagePetaluma Post-acute and Rehab

544-7750433-4877538-8400765-3030

Community Resources

Public Health 565-4820Ombudsman 565-5900

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LINKS TO FORMS PRINT OR READ

1) SRJC: Health Sciences Department: Immunization Information (OPEN, READ or PRINT)

http://www.immunize.org/handouts/measles-mmr-vaccines.asp

2) SRJC: Health Sciences Department: Student Background Screening Request Procedures(OPEN)

http://www.verifystudents.com/students

3) SRJC: Health Sciences Department: REQUEST FOR LIVE SCAN SERVICE. ( OPEN/PRINT )

http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/forms/BCIA_8016.pdf

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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE

Clinical Placement Background Screening and Review

As a Santa Rosa Junior College District student, you will be participating in courses that include mandatory clinical placements at local hospitals or advanced life support agencies (ALS agencies). Currently a number of these hospitals and ALS agencies require that all students submit to a background screening and review before commencing clinical rotations.

The screening process requires that students provide their name, date of birth, and social security number. The information will be submitted to Corporate Screening Services, Inc.,16530 Commerce Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44130-6305, Phone Number (800-229-8606, an agency that determines, based upon the information provided, whether a student has a record of any felony or misdemeanor conviction (s) or has been barred, excluded or otherwise been declared ineligible for federal program participation. (See the attached form, The Nature and Scope of the Investigative Consumer Report).

Corporate Screening sends the results of its screening to the CNA program Director. If the results indicate any felony or misdemeanor convictions or any bar, exclusion, or ineligibility for federal programs (negative background results), the College will notify the student of the negative background results, and the student will have the opportunity to dispute the results, and the student will have the opportunity to dispute the results as provided by state and federal law. A written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act is attached. If the negative background results are not cleared by the student, the results may then be forwarded to the placement hospital, if applicable, and the hospital determines that a student is ineligible for clinical placement, and the student may be denied admission to or dismissed from the program.

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VERIFYSTUDENTS.COMA Division of Corporate Screening Services, Inc.

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE C.N.A. PROGRAM

STUDENT BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUEST PROCEDURES

Ordering student background screening reports from VerifyStudents.com couldn’t be easier!

Wait until after the mandatory orientation to do this as there may be grant funding to pay for it.

For additional information: www.corporatescreening.com (800-229-8606)

Ordering Instructions:

1. Log onto our website at www.VerifyStudents.com

2. Click the “Start Here” button

3. Enter the special promotional code provided to you by your school and then hit the “GO” button.

4. Complete the online application section in its entirety.

5. Have credit card. (Visa/, MasterCard/, American Express/, Discovery) information ready in order to process payment.

6. Click the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the process and you’re done! You will be provided with an electronic receipt and confirmation code at the time of completion.

YOUR PROGRAM’S PROMOTIONAL CODE IS: SCJCCNA

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Authorization to Release Personal Information for Background Screening and Review

I, _________________________________ (print student’s name), agree to complete this form accurately and hereby authorize the College to:

Submit my name, birth date, and social security number to Corporate Screening.

Receive and review the screening results.

Forward the screening results to the hospital or ALS agency that requires this background check, and if they include any record of a felony or misdemeanor conviction, a bar, exclusion or ineligibility for federal programs, or both.

Program: ____CNA/HHA

Printed Name: ______________________________

Social Security Number_______________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________

Signature: ______________________________________Date:_________________________________

You will receive a copy of your report by mail. We will use the address currently on file; please be sure that is correct.

Attachment: Nature and Scope of Investigative Consumer Report California Notice of Rights for Investigative Consumer Reports A summary of Your Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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NATURE AND SCOPE OF INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORT

Check the background criteria to be ordered for the candidate!

[/] Santa Rosa Junior College Background

Social Security Number Trace Felony/Misdemeanor Criminal Conviction Search (All Names/All Counties) DHHA/OIG Cumulative Sanction/Excluded Parties List Search

1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395 (707)527-4271.

FAX (707) 527-4425

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CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF RIGHTS FOR INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTS

1786.22.

(a) An investigative consumer reporting agency shall supply files and information required under Section 1786.10during normal business hours and on reasonable notice.

(b) Files maintained on a consumer shall be made available for the consumer's visual inspection, as follows:

 

(1) In person, if he appears in person and furnishes proper identification. A copy of his file shall also be available to the consumer for a fee not to exceed the actual costs of duplication services provided.

(2) By certified mail, if he makes a written request, with proper identification, for copies to be sent to a specified addressee. Investigative consumer reporting agencies complying with requests for certified mailings under this section shall not be liable for disclosures to third parties caused by mishandling of mail after such mailings leave the investigative consumer reporting agencies.

(3) A summary of all information contained in files on a consumer and required to be provided by Section 1786.10 shall be provided by telephone, if the consumer has made a written request, with proper identification for telephone disclosure, and the toll charge, if any, for the telephone call is prepaid by or charged directly to the consumer.

 

(c) The term "proper identification" as used in subdivision

(b) Shall mean that information generally deemed sufficient to identify a person. Such information includes documents such as a valid driver’s license, social security account number, military identification card, and credit cards. Only if the consumer is unable to reasonably identify himself with the information described above, may an investigative consumer reporting agency require additional information concerning the consumer's employment and personal or family history in order to verify his identity.

(d) The investigative consumer reporting agency shall provide trained personnel to explain to the consumer any information furnished him pursuant to Section 1786.10.

(e) The investigative consumer reporting agency shall provide a written explanation of any coded information contained in files maintained on a consumer. This written explanation shall be distributed whenever a file is provided to a consumer for visual inspection as required under Section 1786.22.

(f) The consumer shall be permitted to be accompanied by one other person of his choosing, who shall furnish reasonable identification. An investigative consumer reporting agency may

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require the consumer to furnish a written statement granting permission to the consumer reporting agency to discuss the consumer's file in such person's presence.

 

New California Law Regarding Disclosure Forms and CRAs Scheduled to Go into Effect January 1, 2011

 

The Governor signed and secretary of state chaptered SB 909 on Wednesday, a bill that will require a person who procures or causes to be prepared an investigative consumer report for employment purposes to provide a consumer with the web site address or telephone number of the investigative consumer reporting agency where the consumer may find additional information about the agency's privacy practices.

 

Corporate Screening's web site address (http://www.CorporateScreening.com) and telephone number (800.229.8606)

Information in this document is intended only as a service to inform or be educational in nature. Nothing herein should ever be construed as legal advice or opinion, nor as the offer of such.

 

You will receive a copy of your report by mail. We will use the address currently on file; please be sure that is correct.

Attachment: Nature and Scope of Investigative Consumer Report California Notice of Rights for Investigative Consumer Report: A summary of Your Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, andprivacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types ofconsumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus that gather and sell information about yourcredit worthiness to creditors, employers, landlords, and other businesses. The FCRA gives youspecific rights, which are summarized below. You may have additional rights under state law.For more information, go to www.ftc.gov/credit, or write to: Consumer Response Center, FederalTrade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.You must be told if information in your file has been used against you. Anyone whouses information from a consumer reporting agency to deny your application for credit,insurance, or employment – or take another adverse action against you – must tell youand give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided theinformation.You can find out what is in your file. At any time, you may request and obtain your reportfrom a consumer reporting agency. You will be asked to provide proper identification,which may include your Social Security number? In many cases the report will be free.You are entitled to free reports if a person has taken adverse action against you because ofinformation in a report; if you are the victim of identity theft; if you are the victim offraud; if you are on public assistance; or if you are unemployed but expect to apply foremployment within 60 days. In addition, you are entitled to one free report every twelvemonths from each of the nationwide credit bureaus and from some specialized consumerreporting agencies. See www.ftc.gov/credit for details about how to obtain your freereport.You have a right to know your credit score. Credit scores are numerical summaries of aconsumer’s creditworthiness based on information from consumer reports. For a fee, youmay get your credit score. For more information, click on www.ftc.gov/credit. In somemortgage transactions, you will get credit score information without charge.You can dispute inaccurate information with the consumer reporting agency. If you tella consumer reporting agency that your file has inaccurate information, the agency musttake certain steps to investigate unless your dispute is frivolous. For an explanation ofdispute procedures, go to www.ftc.gov/credit.Inaccurate information must be corrected or deleted. A consumer reporting agency orfurnisher must remove or correct information verified as inaccurate, usually within 30days after you dispute it. However, a consumer reporting agency may continue to reportnegative data that it verifies as being accurate.Outdated negative information may not be reported. In most cases, a consumer reportingagency may not report negative information that is more than seven years old, orbankruptcies that are more than 10 years old.Access to your file is limited. A consumer reporting agency may provide information aboutyou only to people with a valid need as determined by the FCRA -- usually to consider anapplication with a creditor, insurer, employer, landlord, or other business.

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Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have additional rights.Victims of identity theft have new rights under the FCRA. Active-duty military personnelwho are away from their regular duty station may file “active duty” alerts to help preventidentity theft. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/credit.Your consent is required for reports that are provided to employers. A consumerreporting agency may not give out information about you to your employer, or potentialemployer, without your written consent. Blanket consent may be given at the time ofemployment or later.You may choose to remove your name from consumer reporting agency lists forunsolicited credit and insurance offers. These offers must include a toll-free phonenumber you can call if you choose to take your name and address off lists in the future.You may opt-out at the major credit bureaus by calling 1-800-XXXXXXX.You may seek damages from violators. If a consumer reporting agency, a user of consumerreports, or, in some cases, a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agencyviolates the FCRA, you may sue them in state or federal court.The FCRA gives several federal agencies authority to enforce the FCRA:TO COMPLAIN

(word "Federal" or initials "F.S.B." appear in federal institution'sname)Office of Thrift SupervisionConsumer ProgramsWashington, DC 20552 800-842-6929Federal credit unions (words "Federal Credit Union" appear ininstitution's name)National Credit Union Administration1775 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314 703-518-6360State-chartered banks that are not members of the FederalReserve SystemFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationDivision of Compliance & Consumer AffairsWashington, DC 20429 800-934-FDICAir, surface, or rail common carriers regulated by former CivilAeronautics Board or Interstate Commerce CommissionDepartment of TransportationOffice of Financial ManagementWashington, DC 20590 202-366-1306Activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 Department of AgricultureOffice of Deputy Administrator - GIPSAWashington, DC 20250 202-720-7051

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