Risk management principles, practice and leadership

Key Points

• The article aims to illustrate how risk management principles can be practically applied in healthcare settings.
• Exploration of the hierarchy of controls in risk management
• Discussion on patient-centred approaches in clinical practice
• Examination of methods for effective risk recording
• Demonstrates improved patient safety through the application of risk management principles
• Highlights enhanced clinical outcomes linked to robust risk recording practices
• Supports the cultivation of a culture of continuous improvement among healthcare professionals