III. ESSENTIALS OF RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Following are the basic essentials of the risk management
program in a hospital:
1) Appointment of a Risk Manager who will have the
support of the governing board, CEO, medical staff, and
other segments of the hospital community.
2) Risk Manager to make the rounds and meet department
heads to acquaint each of them with his/her
responsibilities.
3) Implement the following six-step program with the
cooperation of the Risk Management Committee to
ensure that the hospital is doing all it can in the area of
risk management.