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Risk Management in Healthcare Settings

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What is the primary goal of continuous quality improvement activities?

To update risk management plans

To reduce risks

To establish a culture of safety

To improve patient outcomes (correct)

What is the main purpose of a risk response strategy?

To mitigate risks

To assess risks

To identify risks

To manage risks (correct)

What does the risk response strategy 'Avoid' entail?

Mitigating the impact of a risk

Changing plans to circumvent the risk (correct)

Shifting the risk to a third party

Acknowledging the risk and preparing for its consequences

What is the first step in the risk management process in healthcare settings?

Risk identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in assessing the risk of a new surgical procedure?

Gather Information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of risk assessment in healthcare?

To understand the range of risks and their potential impact on the organization, patients, and staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a culture of safety and open communication?

To encourage honesty and transparency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk transfer in healthcare?

To shift the financial burden of risks to another party Signup and view all the answers

What does the risk response strategy 'Reduce' involve?

Mitigating the impact or likelihood of a risk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method of risk transfer in healthcare?

Purchasing insurance policies to cover specific risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) in healthcare?

To assess the severity and likelihood of risks Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk mitigation strategy in healthcare?

Developing and implementing policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers