Risk Management Failures

Risk Management Failures
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Proper risk management is essential for a healthcare organization to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and ethical obligations. The instances of improper risk management, especially when resulting in adverse events, can critically damage the organization’s reputation (Maryville Online, 2019). Three such examples are provided below for illustration:
Dallas Hospital Scandal
A nurse employed with Texas Healthcare Resources sued the parent company for catching the Ebola virus while treating a patient infected with the same due to inadequate protective measures (Larimer, 2015). The case is an example of where patient safety is compromised due to improper infection control measures, making it relatable to the scope of risk management (Maryville Online, 2019). Proper risk management requires holistic coverage of patient safety, which, if implemented,