Vickie Paterr Risk Assessment Methodology

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Vickie Paterra provided an update of the Corporate Responsibility Program (attachment VII.A). Ms. Paterra provided a summary the FY2017 Risk Assessment methodology, highlighting the ranking process and the top 10 risk areas of Ascension Texas. In addition, Ms. Paterra talked about the regulatory compliance findings that required action and outlined the 2016 Annual Competency completion.
The Corporate Responsibility Program update for Providence Health Network (VII.B) for preview one week prior to the meeting. Karen Richardson invited and responded to questions.

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