Negligent hiring liability--a primer for healthcare administrators.
Healthcare institutions are particularly vulnerable to negligent hiring liability which holds employers responsible for their employees' improper conduct. Several methods are simple and inexpensive yet many employers neglect to employ them effectively, the author, an attorney and security management consultant, points out. In this article, he spells out what can be done to screen applicants to avoid and/or better defend against negligent hiring lawsuits.
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Norman D
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Liability Consultants, Inc., Bolton, MA, USA.
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