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

31259840

DOI

10.1097/GRF.0000000000000473

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