1. What types of disciplines are usually risk managers? What types of backgrounds do they have?
Health care risk management professionals come from many disciplines including nursing, health care administration, accounting, finance, and law. As a health care risk manager, it is important to have knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, as well as governmental regulations. Therefore, a nursing or other medical background is good preparation for healthcare risk management. An important characteristic that distinguishes a true professional is the desire to further develop and refine mastery of the chosen profession (Carroll, 2009, p.78). Though few risk managers may hold an Associate degree, employers may prefer candidates who have a bachelors …show more content…
Governance is important because it is implemented to set, monitor and improve the performance of the organization and creates an environment in which there is transparent responsibility and accountability for maintaining standards of care. Risk management is an essential component of clinical governance as provision of care carries an element of risk to patients, providers and the organization wherein care is delivered.
Healthcare Risk Management Plan
The purpose of the risk management program is to protect patients, staff members, and visitors from unintentional injury; in addition to protecting the organization’s financial assets, reputation, and standing in the community.
Goals and objectives:
1. Improve safety by identifying factors that present the potential for injury and/or negative outcome to patients, visitors, and employees.
2. Prevent errors and system breakdowns that lead to harm.
3. Minimize clinical risks and liability losses through proactively identifying, analyzing, preventing, and controlling potential clinical, business, and operational risks.
The risk management program will
Health care risk management professionals come from many disciplines including nursing, health care administration, accounting, finance, and law. As a health care risk manager, it is important to have knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, as well as governmental regulations. Therefore, a nursing or other medical background is good preparation for healthcare risk management. An important characteristic that distinguishes a true professional is the desire to further develop and refine mastery of the chosen profession (Carroll, 2009, p.78). Though few risk managers may hold an Associate degree, employers may prefer candidates who have a bachelors …show more content…
Governance is important because it is implemented to set, monitor and improve the performance of the organization and creates an environment in which there is transparent responsibility and accountability for maintaining standards of care. Risk management is an essential component of clinical governance as provision of care carries an element of risk to patients, providers and the organization wherein care is delivered.
Healthcare Risk Management Plan
The purpose of the risk management program is to protect patients, staff members, and visitors from unintentional injury; in addition to protecting the organization’s financial assets, reputation, and standing in the community.
Goals and objectives:
1. Improve safety by identifying factors that present the potential for injury and/or negative outcome to patients, visitors, and employees.
2. Prevent errors and system breakdowns that lead to harm.
3. Minimize clinical risks and liability losses through proactively identifying, analyzing, preventing, and controlling potential clinical, business, and operational risks.
The risk management program will