Risk Management in Healthcare Organizations and Its Impact on Clinical Safety Outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.62951/ijbmir.v3i1.199Keywords:
Adverse Events, Clinical Safety, Healthcare Organizations, Patient Safety, Risk ManagementAbstract
Risk management in healthcare organizations has emerged as a critical determinant of clinical safety outcomes. This literature review systematically examined peer-reviewed studies published between 2013 and 2024, focusing on the implementation of risk management frameworks, incident reporting systems, patient safety culture, and their measurable effects on clinical outcomes. A total of 45 articles were screened from databases including PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL, with 28 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Findings revealed that structured risk management programs, particularly those integrating the ISO 31000 framework and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), were consistently associated with significant reductions in adverse events, hospital-acquired infections, and medication errors. Leadership commitment, interprofessional communication, and organizational learning culture emerged as pivotal mediating factors. However, challenges including resource constraints, staff resistance, and inadequate reporting infrastructure persist across low- and middle-income healthcare settings. This review underscores the need for context-sensitive risk management strategies and robust policy frameworks to enhance clinical safety outcomes globally.
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