Risk Management in Health Care Institutions

In introducing this update of the first edition, for which no date is given, Kavaler and Spiegel (preventive medicine and community health, State U. of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn) assert that human error compounded by new technologies figures more than ever in health care risk managem

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Risk management for health care institutions involves the protection of the assets of the organizations, agencies, and individual providers from liability. A strategic approach can result in significant cost savings. Risk Management in Health Care Institutions: A Strategic Approach offers governing boards, chief executive officers, administrators, and health profession students the opportunity to organize and devise a successful risk management program. Experts in risk management have contributed comprehensive, up-to-date syntheses of relevant topics to assist with practical risk management strategies.