Risk Management Program Analysis - Part Two

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Risk Management Program Analysis Part Two

HLT308V Risk Management and Health Care Regulations

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Risk Management Program Analysis Part Two

Risk management is critical for all types of businesses, but it is especially critical in the health-care industry since human lives are at stake. A strong health care risk management plan helps reduce patient health hazards, as well as financial and liability concerns (Moskowitz, 2020). Our objective is to deliver high-quality care to our patients while also ensuring that we are practicing and treating them appropriately. As our business expands and additional employees and patients join us, we must adjust to changes and guarantee that we are fulfilling state and federal compliance requirements. Fall risk has been identified as a risk factor in our organization. In the United States, falls are the greatest cause of injury death and disability among those aged 65 and up. More than 812 000 older persons are hospitalized each year as a result of major fall injuries, the most common of which are hip fractures and head injuries. Falls in a hospital setting are the most among the elderly (CDC, 2020). While statistics show that senior patients are more likely to sustain injuries from falls, we must also identify all risk factors for all patients, regardless of age or abilities. Our company has worked hard to put in place comprehensive fall risk prevention and management program that includes employees, both non-clinical and clinical, as well as patient participation.

MIPPA-Approved Accreditation Body

For more than 60 years, the Joint Commission has been ensuring the quality of health treatment. Nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs were accredited or approved since 1951. The Joint Commission's accreditation process is intended to improve patient safety and quality of care. The Joint Commission's objective is to consistently enhance the delivery for the public by reviewing health care organizations and challenging them to improve in delivering safe and effective treatment of the highest quality and value, in conjunction with other stakeholders. (The Joint Commission, 2019). To help our organization in maintaining valuable accreditation, The Joint Commission provides a framework based on standards that hospitals can use to create an integrated patient safety system in which staff and leaders collaborate to eliminate complacency, promote collective mindfulness, treat one another with respect and compassion, and learn from patient safety events (The Joint Commission, 2019). These materials have helped us in identifying and reducing risks inside our organization, ranging from inadequate participation and training to environmental dangers.

Administrative Personnel Roles in Healthcare Ethics

Doctors, nurses, surgeons, and technicians all interact with healthcare administrators regularly. They oversee the operations of healthcare organizations and only visit with patients in the institution on a rare occasion. Their job is to help shape the facility's policies and improve the patient experience. Administrators are critical to the performance and efficiency of healthcare facilities. They must be familiar with both state and federal legislation, as well as ensuring that HIPAA regulations are followed in their field of specialization. Behind the scenes, healthcare administrators make large-scale choices for the healthcare facility or institutions (Parand et al., 2014). To improve patient experiences and protect the safety of guests and staff, they work directly with policy and budgets. Healthcare administrators are well-versed in the regulatory framework that governs patient care. Prior to the effective date of a new or changed policy, the organization must notify all impacted personnel. Failure to do so may lead to a staff member following an out-of-date policy, jeopardizing patient care and potentially exposing the company to liability claims. To safeguard the organization against corporate malpractice liability, documentation proving that all affected individuals, such as, part-time, per-diem and traveling personnel, have seen the new or revised policy prior to its effective date should be collected and kept on file. A disclaimer statement is included in each policy to remind employees that they must use their judgment to assess if all sections of the policy and procedure apply to each case or if some form of change is required (Parand et al., 2014). Facilitate conformity to accepted professional standards and assure that regulations, statutes, and accrediting standards are followed. Our mission is to deliver a degree of care to our patients while also ensuring that our workers uphold ethical standards.

Organization's programs that support ethical standards, patient consent, and patient rights and responsibilities.

Our organization's fall risk prevention and management program upholds ethical principles as well as patient rights and duties by forming a collaborative alliance with healthcare professionals to give respect and responsiveness to patient care and needs. The most common interventions and programs include fall risk assessment, environment/equipment modifications, patient/family education on fall prevention interventions, staff education on fall reporting and prevention, fall risk alerts, medication management, patient physical fitness, help with transfer and toileting, and effective team communication and leadership (AMA, 2021). Nurses, other health-care workers, and the entire hospital system must ultimately devise effective measures to reduce falls among hospitalized patients. Both the law and ethics need informed consent to medical treatment. Patients have the right to ask questions and get information about suggested therapies so that they can make well-informed decisions about their care. Effective communication builds trust and allows collaborative decision-making in the patient-physician relationship. (AMA, 2021). Our personnel are trained to handle patient needs and be promptly available to help patients during moments of mobilization in order to sustain good compliance efforts for our Fall Risk Prevention Program.

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Health Care Professionals Face

Fall Risk Prevention and Management focuses on the ethical and legal ramifications of falls and poor safety standards (Kadivar et al., 2017). The declared goal of the program is to keep patients and employees safe while also encouraging humanity and integrity. As professionals, our organization focuses on the moral criteria of patient safety while still providing medical care to our patients. The duty of care principle states that you have a responsibility to avoid acts or omissions that could reasonably be expected to injure or harm others (Kadivar et al., 2017). This implies you must anticipate threats to your clients and take precautions to keep them safe. Because of the effectiveness of our Fall Risk Prevention and Management Program, our company has received long-term training in the ethical and legal elements of healthcare.

Journey to Excellence

We will strive to improve the care services provided to our patient population as we continue to identify hazards in our facility and organization. Our organization will attain even greater excellence as a result of employee contributions and involvement in suitable training methods and adequate care in connection with fall risk prevention. Collaborate with colleagues to create work environments where people hold themselves and others accountable for professional standards of conduct. Follow through until you've found viable answers. Adopt and implement these guidelines as a must-have for everyone. Incorporate these standards' concepts into unbreakable behavioral and professional expectations for everyone (AHRQ, 2013). Establish the organizational procedures and structures necessary for successful standard education, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrate behaviors at all levels of the organization by leading by example. Recognize, promote, and distribute achievements that contribute to a healthy workplace. Falls can be avoided and prevented in our workplace with the right training, information, and execution (AHRQ, 2013).

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, December 16). Keep on Your Feet Preventing Older Adult Falls. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html#:~:text=Every %20second%20of%20every%20day,particularly%20among%20the%20aging %20population.

Code of Medical Ethics Opinion. American Medical Association. (2021). https://www.amaassn.org/delivering-care/ethics/ethics-committees-health-care-institutions.

Kadivar, M., Manookian, A., Asghari, F., Niknafs, N., Okazi, A., & Zarvani, A. (2017). Ethical and legal aspects of patient's safety: a clinical case report. Journal of medical ethics and history of medicine, 10, 15.

Lyons, M. (2019, July 25). The Joint Commission launches educational campaign on preventing falls. The Joint Commission. https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-andmultimedia/news/2019/07/the-joint-commission-launches-educational-campaign-onpreventing-falls/.

Module 4. Approaches to Quality Improvement. Content last reviewed May 2013. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. https://www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/pf-handbook/mod4.html

Moskowitz, D. (2020, October 4). The Importance of Health Care Risk Management. Retrieved from https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/072315/importance-healthcare risk-management.asp

Parand, A., Dopson, S., Renz, A., & Vincent, C. (2014). The role of hospital managers in quality and patient safety: a systematic review. BMJ open, 4(9), e005055. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005055