Notwithstanding section 502, administrators may employ applicants on a provisional basis for a single period not to exceed 30 days or, for applicants under section 502(a)(2), a period of 90 days, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The applicant has applied for the information required under section 502 and the applicant provides a copy of the appropriate completed request forms to the administrator.(2) The administrator has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment pursuant to section 503, subject to18 Pa.C.S.§ 4911 (relating to tampering with public records or information).(3) The applicant swears or affirms in writing that he is not disqualified from employment under section 503.(4) If the information obtained under section 502 reveals that the applicant is disqualified from employment under section 503, the applicant shall be immediately dismissed by the administrator.(5) The department shall develop guidelines regarding the supervision of applicants. For a home health care agency, supervision shall include random direct supervision by an employee who has been employed by the facility for a period of one year.1987, Nov. 6, P.L. 381, No. 79, § 506, added 1996, Dec. 18, P.L. 1125, No. 169, § 5, effective 7/1/1998.