Publisher's Synopsis
The<b> <i>Third Edition</i></b> of<i> <b>Health Care Organizations Risk Management Forms, Checklists & Guidelines</b></i> presents up-to-date approaches to risk management activities across a wide spectrum of health care organizations, from physician practices and hospitals, to ambulatory care centers, and hospice. This resource offers a solid base in standard risk management activities and procedures and it covers risk management activities related to administration, operations, patient care, and departmental procedure. <p class="copymedium"> In one, convenient volume, you'll find newly created forms and tools to assist risk management professionals in such areas as: </p> <ul> <li> Credentialing and accreditation - covers nearly all accreditation programs in the U.S. </li> <li class="copymedium"> Health Information management </li> <li class="copymedium"> Infection control </li> <li class="copymedium"> Patient safety </li> <li class="copymedium"> Disaster management </li> <li class="copymedium"> Consent to treatment </li> <li> Claims management </li> </ul> <p> <i><b>Health Care Organizations Risk Management</b></i> also includes a <u><b> bonus CD-ROM</b></u> containing numerous forms, guidelines, checklists, and assessment tools, many of which you can easily customize many of these documents for your own purposes. Also, it includes case studies that can be used by risk managers for orientation and in-service education. </p> <p> <i><b>Health Care Organizations Risk Management</b></i> has been updated to include: </p> <ul> <li> New sections and subsections on: <ul> <li> Interface of Risk Management with Human Resources </li> <li> Hazard Communication Standard </li> <li> Loaner Instrumentation </li> <li> Time Frame for a Valid Consent </li> <li> Intraoperative Risks Prevention Tools </li> <li> Clinical Alarm Safety </li> <li> Patient-Centered Communication </li> <li> Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care </li> </ul> </li> <li> New exhibits: <ul> <li> Employer Best Practices When Considering Criminal Records </li> <li> Risk Management Strategies for Using Criminal Conviction Information in Employment </li> <li> Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps </li> <li> Model Hazard Communication Program </li> <li> Security Guidelines for Pharmacies </li> <li> IAHCSMM Position Paper on the Management of Loaner Instrumentation </li> <li> IAHCSMM Sample Policy and Procedure for Loaner Instrumentation </li> <li> Security Guidelines for Areas with Protected Health Information </li> <li> Consent Expiration Checklist </li> <li> 2011-2013 Health Information Technology (HIT) Timeline </li> <li> FSMB Model Policy Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Social Media and Social Networking in Medical Practice </li> <li> Risk Management Strategies for Mobile Devices and App Management </li> <li> Surgical Fire Risk Assessment Tools </li> <li> SAFE ACCOUNT Risk Prevention Tools </li> <li> Top 10 Actions You Can Take Now: 10 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Alarm Conditions in Your Health Care Organization </li> <li> CDC's Position on Single-Dose/Single-Use Vials </li> <li> Infection Prevention Checklist for Outpatient Settings </li> <li> Risk Management Strategies for ACO Opt-Out Discussions </li> <li> Checklist for an Informed Opt-Out Decision </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
