Communication and Resolution Programs(CRPs)–-historically named disclosure and apology programs–are gaining ground in medical facilities across the...
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ESG — Environmental, Social, and Governance– is garnering new attention as a risk focus. While ESG issues (sometimes used interchangeably with the...
Depending on an organization’s structure, a Risk Management Plan may be an independent document or incorporated into another plan addressing risk, patient...
It is imperative that health care professionals understand the differences between criminal law and civil law. As they move through their careers, most would...
For hospitals and health care systems nationwide, disruption to the supply chain process has resulted in a scarcity of resources and supplies. These shortages...
Social inflation continues to be an issue when it comes to insurance placement, renewals and controlling losses. Social inflation affects insurance premiums...
Improving health care risk management processes and systems is ongoing. Leigh Ann Yates, AIC, MBA, CPHRM, DFASHRM, offers insights
into her experiences as an...
While Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has traditionally been a focus for large hospitals and health systems, many ERM strategies can be effectively...
Hospitals and health care employers often rely exclusively on injury data, patient falls and OSHA logs for decision making on safe patient handling...