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Interdisciplinary task force designs risk management program.

C K Van Sluyter, P G Hays

    Hospitals
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    A hospital developed a comprehensive risk management program by forming an interdisciplinary task force. This initiative involved extensive staff participation to enhance asset protection and operational safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Risk Management
    • Hospital Operations

    Background:

    • Hospitals face significant financial and operational risks.
    • Self-insurance necessitates robust internal risk mitigation strategies.
    • Protecting hospital operating assets is crucial for sustainability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a comprehensive risk management program for a self-insured hospital.
    • To involve staff in identifying and proposing risk management solutions.
    • To enhance the protection of hospital operating assets.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of an interdisciplinary task force.
    • Establishment of five specialized subcommittees.
    • Broad staff engagement in studying and proposing risk management efforts.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of key risk areas including policies, hiring, and patient interactions.
    • Development of proposed risk management strategies across multiple hospital functions.
    • Increased staff awareness and involvement in risk management processes.

    Conclusions:

    • A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach is effective for developing hospital risk management programs.
    • Comprehensive risk management is essential for self-insured hospitals.
    • Staff involvement is vital for successful implementation of risk management initiatives.

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