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Courts are addressing who ultimately is liable for damage to patients when drugs are diverted. One court case suggests that hospitals might be responsible even if the drugs were stolen by a contract employee supplied by a staffing company.

Who is liable when drugs are diverted? Hospital may pay for theft by contractor

Courts are addressing who ultimately is liable for damage to patients when drugs are diverted. One court case suggests that hospitals might be responsible even if the drugs were stolen by a contract employee supplied by a staffing company.