Crimes Against Persons List
- Crimes Against Persons List
On January 1, 2017, revisions to the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) resulted in changes to the list of disqualifying crimes.
For example:
Involuntary Manslaughter, prior to January 1, 2017, could have been a Class A or B felony under Chapter 565, making it a disqualifying crime. On January 1, 2017, the classification of Involuntary Manslaughter was changed to a C or E felony, making it no longer disqualifying. Any A or B felony conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter prior to January 1, 2017 remains disqualifying.
Criminal Water Contamination was listed as a disqualifying crime in RSMo Chapter 569 prior to January 1, 2017. On January 1, 2017, it was moved to RSMo Chapter 577, making it no longer disqualifying. However, convictions prior to January 1, 2017, remain disqualifying.
Because of the potential confusion, SLCR is removing the list of disqualifying crimes from the website. Providers must review the criminal background check to determine if the crime is disqualifying. Disqualifying crimes are any A or B felony violation of Chapter 565, 566 or 569, RSMo, or any violation of subsection 3 of section 198.070, RSMo, or of section 568.020, RSMo.
- Good Cause Waiver
An individual who has been disqualified from employment with any Long Term Care provider type has the right to apply for a Good Cause Waiver (GCW), which, if granted, would not correct or remove the finding, but would remove the hiring restriction and allow the individual to be employed. This includes those individuals who have committed a disqualifying crime and thus have been disqualified from employment in a regulated nursing home. More information about Good Cause Waivers can be found on the DHSS website at: http://health.mo.gov/safety/goodcausewaiver/.
If a provider has a question about a disqualifying crime or Good Cause Waivers, please feel free to contact the Section at 573-522-6228.