Risk and Quality Management Assessment

This analysis focuses on three different types of risks that are commonly associated with a nursing facility.

Risk and quality management is an important aspect to many health care organizations. This is especially true in nursing facilities because of the level of direct patient interactions that occur on a daily basis. There are many potential risks that can emerge and a nursing facility. Three common risks were identified and introduced. One common risk deals with inadequate or ineffective communication and the problems associated with it such as medication errors. Another risk identified was the spread of infections in a hospital setting. The third risk identified was the risk associated with patient falls that are common and especially damaging to elderly patients. Organizations who properly plan for this risks can effectively improve their quality of care and provide an enriched healthcare experience to their patients.

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