Safer care starts with smarter risk management
- Recognizing potential health-related threats (e.g. infectious diseases, workplace hazards, chronic conditions)
- Evaluating the likelihood and impact of each risk
- Implementing preventive measures (e.g. vaccination programs, ergonomic improvements, safety protocols)
- Tracking health indicators and incident trends
- Ensuring adherence to health laws, data privacy (e.g. HIPAA), and occupational safety standards
- Educating staff and stakeholders about risks and protocols
- Using EMR systems to monitor patient data and flag risks early