[Mozzie]

Hi

I know that this is the quality forum, however there isn't anything for "risk management". It seems to me that quality and risk are very closely related.

Anyways, I just want to know if anyone on here also performs risk management duties (I have seen where the quality & risk manager is the same person).

If you were just starting out in risk management - what would be the first thing you would do to understand the expectations of the job???

How do you prioritize your day???

I have a job description - but it is really "wordy". I think from what I know about it - I will like it. I just want a good start. Anyone willing to share?

Thanks,
Mozzie

[zahryia]

Originally Posted by Mozzie

Hi

I know that this is the quality forum, however there isn't anything for "risk management". It seems to me that quality and risk are very closely related.

Anyways, I just want to know if anyone on here also performs risk management duties (I have seen where the quality & risk manager is the same person).

If you were just starting out in risk management - what would be the first thing you would do to understand the expectations of the job???

How do you prioritize your day???

I have a job description - but it is really "wordy". I think from what I know about it - I will like it. I just want a good start. Anyone willing to share?

Thanks,
Mozzie

This post is fine for this forum. But I would also post in the Management forum. I don't have too much experience in this area, but when I think of risk management, the first thing that comes to mind is patient safety.

So I would definitely focus on looking at falls, medication/medical errors, etc. I would then look at satisfaction data to see if there's some kind of link (i.e. lack of callbell response, etc.)

Congrats and Good luck!!!!

[nightmare]

Does your hospital/facility have a risk management/assessment policy folder? Ours comes under Health and safety but it could be different in the US.Start there and read up on the policies already in place.from there you can identify an shortcomings in the system that need addressing.

[Alexk49]

Yes quality and risk management are closely connected.

Several suggestions, network with the company that covers your hospital for malpractice insurance.

Next see if there are any local risk management association available to join.

Third, meet with the quality manager.

Last set up a database to track risk issues.