Regardless of how you structure your nonprofit organization, you’ll want to pre-screen your volunteers. A quick Google search of the candidate’s name may seem like enough, but it isn’t—you need to run a comprehensive criminal background check. This check should scour records at the national, state, and county level.

There's no denying that background screening matters. In healthcare especially, pre-screening your staff can go a long way in protecting the people you serve. Here is what Texas employers should consider.