Provider Letter No. 16-18 - Criminal History, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements (Replaces PLs 15-34 and 06-48) Before hiring an applicant, ALFs are required to verify employability by conducting a criminal history record check. Verification includes searches of the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) established under the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) Chapter 253, and the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR). The following provides additional information … [Read more...] about Criminal History, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements