Describe the new risk management processes at a nursing home in relation to state and federal mandates? I am thinking fire, tornado, hurricane disaster preparedness processes. Am I right? Which site can I get information?

Answer 1

Risk management in nursing homes seems to focus on ways to avoid being sued by a patient or his family. These risks probably include the ones you mention, plus risks of infections and malpractice. Check these sites for more information.

http://www.mcknights.com/demystify-risk-management-in-nursing-homes/article/164835/

http://www.reading.gov.uk/business/healthandsafety/riskassessmentinresidentialcarehomes/

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Answer 2

These sites may be more pertinent to your question.

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http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3830/is_5_55/ai_n16485900/

http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=14084