Candidate Details
Full legal name, professional credentials, license numbers, and preferred contact method for the candidate.
Using a consistent Healthcare Reference Booth form reduces legal risk, clarifies consent, and documents authorized disclosure limits. It helps recruiters collect comparable reference information while minimizing exposure to patient-related data and ensuring auditability under ESIGN, UETA, and HIPAA where applicable.
Proper completion supports consistent vetting and creates a reproducible audit trail for compliance and recordkeeping.
Full legal name, professional credentials, license numbers, and preferred contact method for the candidate.
Referee name, title, employer, relationship, phone and email for verification; timeframe of association.
Checkboxes defining permitted topics (employment dates, job performance, disciplinary history), avoiding PHI about patients.
Clear consent language allowing the employer to contact referees and receive factual information.
Named signatory block with date and signer role; supports eSignature or wet signature with notarization if required.
Internal use fields for reviewer name, verification date, and redaction flags for any sensitive content.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required; attach signer role |
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS code |
| Retention Policy | Set automated archival retention |
| Access Controls | Restrict to HR and credentialing roles |
Ensure the vendor can execute a BAA for HIPAA workflows and provide SOC 2 / ISO 27001 evidence if required.
Collect referee names to speed later checks
Request signed consent before contacting referees
Complete at least one reference check prior to final offer
Finish references alongside license and background checks
Archive signed form upon hire or final rejection
A regional hospital used the form at a career fair to collect referees and consent quickly
A home health agency required references for CNAs and LPNs
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