Modern Slavery

Medmatch Statement on Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking and Slavery in Our Supply Chains

Introduction

Medmatch is a leading healthcare staffing organization connecting healthcare facilities with qualified nursing professionals. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices, including combating modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

This statement outlines our efforts following relevant U.S. regulations and industry best practices.

Organizational Structure and Supply Chains

Medmatch operates as a comprehensive recruitment service for healthcare organizations. Our primary operations involve sourcing, screening, and placing nursing professionals in healthcare facilities across the United States.

Our supply chain primarily consists of our network of healthcare professionals, the facilities we serve, and our affiliated, Philippines-based staffing company.

Policies on Human Trafficking and Slavery

Medmatch is committed to ensuring that our recruitment and placement processes are free from any form of forced labor, human trafficking, or slavery.

We follow strict policies that govern our recruitment practices, including:

• Ethical Recruitment Policy
• Fair Labor Standards Policy
• Anti-Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Policy

We communicate these policies to all staff and integrate them into our operational procedures.

Due Diligence Processes

Our due diligence processes include:

• Rigorous background checks and credential verification for all nursing professionals
• Regular audits of our recruitment processes
• Thorough vetting of partner healthcare facilities
• Ongoing training for our staff on identifying and reporting potential cases of labor exploitation

Risk Assessment and Management

We have identified the following areas as potential risks:

• International recruitment processes
• Subcontracted recruitment agencies

To manage these risks, we:

• Conduct regular risk assessments of our recruitment channels
• Maintain direct relationships with healthcare professionals whenever possible
• Implement strict standards for any third-party recruitment partners

Verification and Audits

Medmatch conducts regular internal audits of our recruitment processes.

Certification and Accountability

We require all our recruitment partners and healthcare facility clients to certify their compliance with labor laws and our ethical standards.

Internally, we maintain strict accountability measures, including regular performance reviews that incorporate adherence to our anti-trafficking policies.

Training on Human Trafficking and Slavery

All Medmatch staff undergo comprehensive training on recognizing and preventing human trafficking and forced labor. This training is conducted annually and focuses on our recruitment and placement teams.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Medmatch actively participates in industry forums on ethical recruitment practices. We are also exploring partnerships with NGOs specializing in combating human trafficking in the healthcare sector.

Reporting and Transparency

We are committed to transparent reporting of our anti-trafficking efforts. An annual report will be published on our website, and we maintain open channels for stakeholders to report any concerns.