title: Looking for Dr. Jekyll but hiring Mr. Hyde.
abstract: As healthcare facilities are expected to provide a safe environment for employees and the public, proactive steps must be taken to screen, supervise, and train employees. This article discusses human resource management procedures to avoid liability for negligent hiring, supervision, retention, and training.
authors.affiliation: California State University, Chico, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gardner
mesh_terms: D003415:Crime / Q000517:prevention & control; D004647:Employee Discipline; D006268:Health Facilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D016365:Liability, Legal; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D012637:Security Measures; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control