Title
Risk management in obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Date
2019
Journal Title
Clin Obstet Gynecol
Abstract
© 2019 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. This article will review the basic principles of risk management, the role of the risk manager, and the importance of risk management in the patient safety movement as it pertains to obstetrics and gynecology. Several tools that are used by risk managers including risk assessments and root cause analyses will be used to illustrate positive patient safety measures that can be initiated to decrease adverse outcomes and reduced risk to an organization. The dramatic reduction in adverse outcomes and claims after the introduction of patient safety initiatives in a major obstetrical service will be reviewed.
Volume Number
62
Issue Number
3
Pages
550 - 559
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology
PMID
DOI
10.1097/GRF.0000000000000473