SB 5528-S3 - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 3RD SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares an intent to simplify the process of, and reduce the expense in, employing health care professionals by reducing unnecessary background checks and allowing portability of information among employers of persons in the health care field.  The legislature also intends to reduce costs to the state patrol by allowing a current background check on a person seeking a health care professional credential to be used by more than one employer.