This paper outlines a step-by-step approach to implementing an integrated risk management program in a healthcare setting. The paper argues for a corporate approach to risk management, based on centralized analysis of incidents and a focus on proactive management of risk factors. The paper discusses implementation from both structural and process perspectives and within the context of Canadian accreditation standards and the National Patient Safety Steering Committee recommendations.
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