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[Risk management program in a health facility using a project approach: transfusion risk management]
E Hergon1, J F Quaranta, N Canivet
1Institut national de la transfusion sanguine-Inserm U76, Paris, France.
Summary
Hospital risk management can be approached globally, aligning with accreditation standards, or specifically, by targeting individual risks. The transfusion process offers a practical method for developing and testing these risk management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Risk management is a key component of hospital accreditation, as outlined in the Agence Nationale d'Accréditation et d'Évaluation en Santé (ANAES) manual.
- Hospitals face the challenge of implementing effective risk management strategies to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore a dual-level approach to hospital risk management: global and specific.
- To evaluate the transfusion process as a practical model for testing and refining risk management methodologies.
Main Methods:
- The study considers risk management on two levels: a global approach mirroring accreditation processes and a specific approach focusing on individual risks.
- The transfusion process was identified as a suitable area for practical application and development of risk management techniques.
Main Results:
- A two-tiered strategy for hospital risk management (global and specific) is proposed.
- The transfusion process provides a viable context for implementing and validating risk management methods.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a structured, multi-level risk management system enhances patient safety and hospital accreditation compliance.
- The transfusion process serves as an effective case study for developing and proving robust risk management protocols in healthcare settings.