AIMS
To understand what Clinical Risk Assessments are, the benefits they bring, and how to implement them successfully
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Recognise Clinical Safety Standards
- Understand what a Clinical Risk Assessment is
- Understand the roles of the Risk Assessor
- Recognise the benefits of Clinical Risk Assessments
- Recognise some Clinical Risk Assessment systems
- Know how to implement Clinical Risk Assessments
- Recognise the importance of Hazard Assessment
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Clinical Safety Standards
- What are Safety Standards?
- The role of NICE
- NICE Guidelines
Clinical Risk Assessment
- Role of the Risk Assessor
- Areas of Risk
- Benefits of Clinical Risk Assessment
- Methods of Conducting a Clinical Risk Assessment
Implementing Clinical Risk Assessments
- Scope
- Procedures
- Training Requirements
- Hazards and Risks
- Assessing Situations
- Assessing Acute Risk
- Monitoring Compliance
