During a staff shortage,you hire an RN from a temporary agency.The RN administers a wrong IV medication that results in cardiac arrest and a difficult recovery for the patient.Liability in this situation:

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Apparent agency may apply here because your liability and that of your institution could be established if it can be shown that the patient believes that the RN was an employee of yours and of your institution.

During a Staff Shortage,you Hire an RN from a Temporary