Risk Management Recommendations for Physical Therapist/PTA Case#2
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What is the purpose of incident reporting in healthcare?

  • To avoid all risks entirely
  • To document incidents thoroughly (correct)
  • To transfer risks to a third party
  • To reduce the impact of risks
  • Which type of risk management strategy is particularly effective in healthcare due to the inevitability of human error?

  • Risks to reduce (correct)
  • Risks to avoid
  • Risks to transfer
  • Risks to accept
  • Why might an organization decide to accept certain risks in healthcare?

  • To transfer the risks to patients
  • Because not all risks are avoidable (correct)
  • To reduce the impact of risks
  • To eliminate all risks entirely
  • In the context of risk management, what does 'risks to transfer' mean?

    <p>Transferring risks and consequences to a third party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using incident reports in healthcare?

    <p>To thoroughly document incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are mitigation plans important in healthcare organizations?

    <p>To reduce the impact or harm of risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk management strategy involves seeking to reduce the likelihood of errors reaching the patient?

    <p>Risks to reduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an organization choose to transfer risks in healthcare?

    <p>To transfer risks and consequences to a third party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately after an incident occurs in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Complete an incident report immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would an organization decide to accept certain risks in healthcare?

    <p>When not all risks are avoidable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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