Establish a Standard Background Screening Policy Having a standard, mandatory background screening policy for every employee in an institution, from faculty members and physicians to part-time staff, not only provides clear guidelines for security, recruiting and HR professionals, but also eliminates any appearance of inconsistencies when checks are made. A standard policy ensures not only consistency in the types of checks that are conducted, but also that information gathered is used appropriately. It also protects the institution by prompting compliance with legal requirements set out by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other governing bodies.