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Don't volunteer for trouble.

L Burns1

  • 1Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.

Michigan Health & Hospitals
|July 1, 1999
PubMed
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Hospital reliance on volunteers is increasing due to cost containment. This trend necessitates a review of volunteer liability within hospital risk management plans to address potential legal issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Risk Management
  • Volunteerism

Background:

  • Hospitals increasingly depend on volunteers for patient and community care.
  • Rising reimbursement pressures drive cost containment efforts, influencing volunteer utilization.
  • The role of volunteers in healthcare is expanding.

Framework:

  • Examining the legal and liability landscape surrounding hospital volunteers.
  • Integrating volunteer liability into comprehensive hospital risk management strategies.
  • Addressing the unique challenges presented by a growing volunteer workforce.

Implementation:

  • Reviewing hospital policies and procedures related to volunteer engagement.
  • Assessing potential risks and liabilities associated with volunteer activities.

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  • Ensuring adequate training and supervision for all hospital volunteers.

    • Implications:

    • Proactive management of volunteer liability is crucial for hospitals.
    • A recent Michigan case highlights the importance of addressing volunteer-related risks.
    • Effective risk management protects both the hospital and its volunteers.