Principes méthodologiques pour la gestion des risques en établissement de santé - janvier 2003 - Principles of risk management in healthcare organisations - january 2003

Posted on Jan 15 2003 Healthcare organisations (HCOs) have to deal with many risks that threaten patient safety. This guide is based on current experience in several sectors. It describes the concepts and principles underlying risk management and the key factors in dealing with risk. Risk management has both managerial and technical aspects, and can reduce risks for patients. This guide will be particularly useful to professionals involved in the French HCO accreditation procedure and who wish to introduce a risk management programme in their HCO. Healthcare organisations (HCOs) have to deal with many risks that threaten patient safety. This guide is based on current experience in several sectors. It describes the concepts and principles underlying risk management and the key factors in dealing with risk. Risk management has both managerial and technical aspects, and can reduce risks for patients. This guide will be particularly useful to professionals involved in the French HCO accreditation procedure and who wish to introduce a risk management programme in their HCO. Posted on Jan 15 2003