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[Risk management in the hospital milieu: needs and implications].

J B Wasserfallen1, P O Droz, J D Tissot

  • 1CHUV, CH-1011 Lausanne. jwasserf@chuv.hospvd.ch

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|January 5, 2002
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This university hospital implemented a new quality management system to enhance patient safety and procedural security. The system shifts focus from individual blame to process improvement, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Risk Management

Context:

  • Technological advancements in medicine increase efficacy but also potential for severe side effects.
  • Healthcare environments pose risks to patients, caregivers, visitors, and the environment.
  • Legal requirements necessitate robust systems for managing medical risks.

Purpose:

  • To describe a university hospital's system for fulfilling legal requirements regarding medical safety.
  • To transition from a quality assurance model to a comprehensive quality management system.
  • To foster a culture of safety by de-emphasizing individual blame for incidents.

Summary:

  • A coordination office unites specialists in commissions, each managing risks within their domain.

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  • A general hospital policy is established, with decentralized risk management responsibilities.
  • The system emphasizes simplicity and broad awareness to build collaborator confidence.

    • Impact:

    • Improved quality and security of medical procedures.
    • Potential for enhanced patient and healthcare worker safety.
    • Uncertainty regarding cost-effectiveness due to ongoing operational expenses.