A Study to Develop a Methodology for Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Risk Management Program at U.S. Army Medical Treatment Facilities
Abstract
While the concept of physician liability and accountability can be traced back to Hammurabi, the history of hospital liability and accountability for care provided is contemporary. The concept of risk management evolved as hospitals looked for methods which could be used to protect themselves form liability. Army facilities like civilian institutions, attempt to minimize financial losses through effective risk management programs. This study develops a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of risk management programs at U. S. Army medical treatment facilities. It employs an objective method in which liability claims data are compared with potentially compensable events identified through incident reporting and other methods using established criteria. It shows that AMEDD risk management programs rely primarily upon incident reporting and tend to focus on slips and falls to the exclusion of medically related patient injuries. Excellent recommendations for systemic improvements are made. Keywords: Military medicine, Medical services, Health care, Facilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA202664
Entities
People
- Gerald E. Thompson
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences