Learn about your risks
Know your risks
Claims and complaints against heathcare professionals occur on a regular basis, with varying levels of litigation against all healthcare professions.
Professional
Your professional reputation can hinge on the quality of your interaction with those that seek your professional care.
Occupational Health & Safety
In maintaining health or returning patients to good health, health care professionals have exposure to their own occupational health and safety risks.
Property
Although unlikely to be at the fore front of your thinking when it comes to professional health practice, there are a number of property exposures which are realised each year by health practices resulting in damage.
Business
This section of Riskequip provides information to assist practices in the management of a range of business risks.
Incident Management
If an incident occurs at your practice, it is important that you know what to do. By acting correctly you can reduce the impact of the incident from a personal and business perspective. Here are some guidelines.
Perform a self check
Consent
The consent process provides evidence that a patient has had the risks and benefits of a treatment clearly explained. Use this Q & A to check if your consent process is up to standard.Electronic Records
As with traditional methods of record keeping, electronic records too need to be well managed. Computerised records must possess a few key features if they are to be considered accurate and reliable.OH&S Management
While the management of occupational health and safety is mandatory, there are a number of additional benefits in having a safe and healthy workplace. Test your management of OH&S
Public Safety
You have a responsibility to members of the public at your practice. This survey can help you to understand aspects of exposure as an occupier, and identify any opportunities for improvement.
Property Security
There can be a number of security and safety risks associated with operating a commercial premises. This Q & A can help you identify how well you are managing these risks.
Modesty / Privacy
When a patient disrobes, ensure that your patient’s modesty is protected to avoid any misunderstandings. This Q & A is designed to make you more aware of patients' vulnerabilities and how you might cater for them.
