Risk Management as it pertains to patients includes Patient Safety--Quality Assurance and Patient Rights and of course--Medical Malpractice.

Risk management is not just about medical malpractice although that this the first thing that comes to mind----we also have to be mindful about safety within our offices----making sure that the office itself is clean and clear for our patients----you do not want a patient to slip and fall, catch their foot on the carpet or rug, resulting in an injury for which your practice would be liable.

Have every member of your staff keep an eye out for objects dropped on the floor accidentally, any spills, etc., from some of your younger patients in the waiting room, hallways or examination rooms.

Online you will find many Checklists which are beneficial---once such checklist is the Safety Walk Around Checklist for Physician Office Practices

It includes such things as Grounds and Parking areas if that pertains to your practice-if you own or lease the building and parking areas

Office settings---waiting areas, no confidential information visible and more

Exam Rooms--clean? No hazardous products accessible to patients, patients chairs in good condition etc

Preventative maintenance logs, electrical cords, elecrical outlets

these are just a few of the things included in risk management