Ex-offenders filling hard-to-fill healthcare jobs

A growing number of healthcare facilities are giving people with criminal records a second chance


A growing number of healthcare facilities — including Johns Hopkins — are giving people with criminal records a second chance by matching them with hard-to-fill jobs, according to an article on the Philly.com website.

With unemployment falling and workers hard to find, healthcare facilities are hiring ex-offenders mainly into entry-level jobs in food service, janitorial services and housekeeping. 

Studies show that employees with records stay in their jobs longer and are no more likely to commit workplace crimes than hires without them, the article said.

The Johns Hopkins health system doesn’t run a background check until after a conditional offer of employment is made. If there’s a problem, a former Baltimore police officer who works in the human resources department will review the applicant’s record. 

Read the article.

 



April 25, 2017


Topic Area: Industry News


Recent Posts

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

Understanding the nuanced needs of both age groups is essential to creating supportive multi-generational environments.


Kaiser Permanente Announces New Hospital Tower at Sunnyside Medical Center

It plans to open this new facility on the campus in 2029.


Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration

The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.


Amae Health Expands to New York City

This expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.


Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Two New Facilities in New Jersey

The two facilities are a full-service outpatient center and a surgery center.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.