Georgia Court of Appeals Rules Staffing Agencies Not Liable for Credentialing Independent Practitioners

The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that staffing agencies are not responsible for credentialing independent licensed practitioners, placing the onus instead on health care providers. This decision emerged from a case involving the family of a deceased patient under the care of a nurse anesthetist. Represented by Felicia and Anton Rowe of Rowe & Rowe, the plaintiffs were appealing a partial summary judgment that favored the nurse and her employers. The plaintiff-appellants indicated they are considering filing a motion for reconsideration or an application for certiorari with the Supreme Court. For more information, visit the original article.