1. How does risk assessment conducted by an organization correspond with the factors influencing risk management?
2. A hospital with good Press Ganey scores will often include their ratings in advertisements. Quality scores can be an excellent marketing tool. Do you know of any organizations that include any quality information in their advertising?
3. How do leaders translate the organization's mission, vision, and values into strategies for risk or quality management?
4. What are some strategies or tactics that could be used to help an organization move from philosophy to action?
5. Why is risk management important in organizations? What benefits are gained by implementing a risk-management program? Describe challenges you see in obtaining buy-in and support from staff. What are the barriers to implementing a risk-management program? What would you recommend to help overcome these barriers?
6. Chap 1- Identify the various organizational structures that can be successful in implementing a risk management program
7. Chap 5- Explain the importance and responsibility that governing boards have for every aspect of the organization. Identify the elements of risk management board education for new board members and continuing education for all board members
8. Read and discuss the article: Health reform will bring more risks and compliance concerns
Question 9
The purpose of this assignment is to gain a broad perspective of risk management and quality management as applicable to all health care organizations, rather than focusing on a specific segment of the health care industry.
Conduct research on the health care disciplines of risk management and quality management and their roles in and influences on organizational performance.
Look for common themes and characteristics shared among the sources you used to conduct your research on the relationship of risk management and quality management to leadership and governance, philosophy and culture, and stakeholders. Use at least three research sources, with two from the University Library and one from the course textbooks. You may use as many additional resources as necessary to assist you in identifying factors.
Complete the grid by summarizing information in the Risk Management and Quality Management columns. Use bullet points of a few words or short phrases to describe each element. Use at least four bullet points for each item. This grid is not meant to be lengthy or all-inclusive; rather, it is a starting point on which you can build your knowledge of risk-management and quality-management concepts.