Bhopal Police Make Background Verification Mandatory For Home Healthcare Workers, Caretakers And Nursing Attendants; Agencies Must Issue Photo IDs Or Face Legal Action

In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the police have mandated background checks and identity verification for home healthcare workers, caretakers, and nursing attendants. Commissioner Sanjay Kumar's directive aims to deter crimes like theft, fraud, assault, abuse, extortion, and exploitation of the elderly and vulnerable. Such intrusions involve gaining access to residents' private lives, valuables, and sensitive personal information, underscoring the necessity of thorough background verification.

Agencies offering healthcare attendants, nursing assistants, elderly care workers, and other domestic caretakers must secure the requisite registrations, licenses, and maintain updated records. These records encompass employees' identities, addresses, photographs, contact details, employment histories, and verification statuses.

Caretakers must respect patient privacy, avoid sharing medical or personal information on social media, and undergo safety training. Any suspicious activities or criminal incidents must be promptly reported to the police.

The order remains in effect for two months. Non-compliance will incur legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Agencies must issue police-verified photo identity cards to caretakers, informing patients or their relatives about the caretaker's identity, photograph, service details, and arrival time. Agencies must document employee deployment, attendance, replacements, and complaints, ensuring replacements undergo the same verification process.