In an era where the healthcare industry is evolving, I set the stage for a paradigm shift in how we perceive and manage risks within the healthcare sector. The presentation, delivered at the esteemed IHF Conference, explored a novel approach to risk management.
My presentation was divided into 3 sections:
1st: I went through some basic information
2nd: I showed the participants how I used the data to answer the 8 questions that can help us in identifying and managing risks
3rd: I talked about Abulmajd Paradigm with the new 6-step paradigm of risk management
What is Risk?
Let me start with some background information, as you’re aware the risk is defined as a possibility /probability of loss, and the goal of risk management in health care is to: Minimize the likelihood of possible events that have negative consequences.
Have you noticed the words used: Possibility, Probability, likelihood ……. it all point to a proactive technique.
When I was studying quality, my professors used to tell me that the best way to identify the risks was to look into the windshield instead of the rear mirror view. That means I have to expect the risks,
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But How? — And what will happen if my expectations were inaccurate?
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Let me elaborate further on why we need to shift the way we are dealing with risk by giving you a real example…………………….