Which law does not require nursing facilities to conduct state FBI criminal background checks?

Federal law does not require nursing facilities to conduct state FBI criminal background checks. While certain obligations related to background checks may be mandated under specific federal programs, such as those from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), there is no overarching federal law that specifically mandates state FBI checks across all nursing facilities. Each state has its own regulations and requirements regarding criminal background checks for healthcare personnel, which can vary widely. Therefore, while some states may choose to implement stricter background check protocols, these are not universally dictated by federal law itself.

The other answers imply broader legal requirements that apply across jurisdictions or through combinations of state and federal laws, which do not accurately reflect the lack of a federal mandate for these specific checks in nursing facilities.