Risk management is an essential tool for businesses and investors. It allows them to take calculated risks and make better decisions that help maximize value.
Healthcare organizations face financial risks such as malpractice lawsuits, capital expenses, and inadequate insurance reimbursements. To reduce these risks, they implement risk reduction protocols such as surgical checklists and a system of training and certifications for healthcare professionals.
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a critical step in the process of managing risk. It identifies possible mishaps, their likelihood, and consequences. Depending on the type of project, you may need to use different tools and techniques for each assessment. An enterprise management risk assessment might serve as an assessment of the risks against goals instead of cost and schedule.
Accredited organizations are generally expected to meet high standards in risk prevention, safety, quality, and outcomes. In addition, insurance companies are more likely to offer liability coverage to businesses that follow a rigorous risk-reduction regimen.
The key to a practical risk assessment involves the most familiar employees with the work activities and the associated hazards. It is also essential to keep the evaluations updated to reflect changes in the workplace. Additionally, the reviews should be stored for a specific period according to local regulations.
Risk Controls
Risk management involves identifying potential threats, evaluating their impact, and developing strategies to mitigate or exploit them to achieve organizational goals. Risks can be internal or external and may involve many business activities.
For example, a company might perform a risk assessment to reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents by improving work processes or providing better signage. A successful risk assessment can help avoid fines and lawsuits from non-compliance issues and lower insurance costs.
Accreditation standards often drive good safety, quality, and performance improvement practices. Those practices benefit businesses seeking insurance coverage since insurers tend to favor organizations that demonstrate effective risk reduction. This is especially true for risk management programs that foster sustainability, resiliency, and enterprise agility. Companies that need more awareness of the value of risk management or prioritize short-term gains might neglect the practice. They could be disadvantaged in the competitive marketplace and face potentially costly risks they don’t understand.
Risk Management Plan
Risk management plans are often developed with the Project Plan and act as a sub-plan. They outline at a high level how risks will be managed and controlled, including the methodology to be used, who is responsible for managing each risk, and how progress will be reported.
Developing and executing a risk management plan requires the participation of key stakeholders throughout the process. Typically, the team starts by reviewing business objectives and listing all the possible risks associated with those goals. Each risk is then ranked by its probability and impact on the organization. Risks with the highest likelihood and impact are prioritized for mitigation.
In some companies, such as investment banks, the risk environment constantly changes, and new risks are introduced regularly. These types of organizations may require a central risk group to gather information from operating managers and to provide decision-makers with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s overall risk profile.
Insurance
A risk management plan aims to identify and assess possible risks and create structures to prevent them from becoming threats. This continuous process must be incorporated into the daily operations of a company. For example, the company must have procedures for employee training on new cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Insurance helps companies transfer some of their financial risk to the insurer, providing them with capital funds and the ability to keep operating in the event of an unforeseen loss. Moreover, the insurance industry performs a vital capital formation function, supporting economic growth and development.
While the cost of insurance can be expensive, failing to take appropriate risk control measures or avoiding purchasing insurance can be far greater in the long run. A good insurance agent can help a company determine the right coverage and recommend an effective strategy to mitigate risk. This includes evaluating current loss control measures, safety protocols, and disaster recovery plans.
Resources:
https://www.powerdms.com/policy-learning-center/impact-of-accreditation-on-quality-in-healthcare
https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/blogs/dateline-tjc/2022/06/accreditation-linked-to-quality-benefits-for-behavioral-healthcare-and-human-services-organizations/
