How often should practices conduct risk assessments?
Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains when medical practices should conduct risk assessments.
In an interview with Medical Economics Assistant Editor Austin Littrell, Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, discussed the ongoing nature of risk assessments in health care, emphasizing that their frequency and approach are dependent on the care setting and the well-being of patients. In some cases, continuous monitoring is necessary, while in others, situational assessments require different tools.
Greco mentioned a variety of available tools, including monitoring systems, checklists and structured evaluations, allowing health care leaders to tailor their approach to the specific needs of their practice.
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