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Risk Notes

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Incident

Responding to Medical Device Issues

Overview of Issue Medical devices may be involved in events that cause or have the potential to cause patient harm. Medical device issues can arise for a variety of reasons such as…
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Facilities

Equipment

Disposal of Medical Devices

Overview of Issue Hospitals routinely dispose of medical devices, from single-use devices to obsolete equipment. Improper disposal of devices, whether by a hospital or its third-party…
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Property

Emergency Power Systems – Existing Installations

Overview of Issue An emergency power system provides backup electrical power during power outages caused by events such as extreme weather situations or system failures. Generally, this…
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Equipment

Donating Used Medical Devices to Third Parties

Overview of Issue Hospitals may donate used medical devices to third parties in certain instances but they do so with some risk. There are steps they can take to mitigate the risk…
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Risk and Safety Theory

Theory and Process

Just Culture

Overview of Issue A just culture is essential to building a culture of safety. Leaders must ensure a consistent, fair, and just process for assessing accountability and dealing with…
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IRM and Risk Register

Risk - Concepts and Misconceptions

Overview of Issue Effective risk management requires a thorough understanding of risk concepts and misconceptions. Refer to related Risk Notes: Risk Identification, Risk Assessment,…
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Risk and Safety Theory

IRM and Risk Register

Risk Identification

Overview of Issue The identification of key risks (i.e. what can go wrong?) is the first step in risk management. The following diagram outlines the steps in risk identification, risk…
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Risk and Safety Theory

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The Link between Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement

Overview of Issue Risk managers leverage the links between risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement. Threats to patient safety are a key element of a broad array of…
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Critical Incidents – Disclosure Documentation

Overview of Issue The occurrence and disclosure of a critical incident needs to be documented in the health record. When a critical incident is disclosed, documentation of the…
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Risk Management Operations

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Critical Incidents – Interviews

Overview of Issue An incident can only be effectively analyzed once interviews have taken place with those involved. There are different approaches for obtaining input from staff:…
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