Hospital Risk, Safeguarding & Team Management: A UK Healthcare Report

This report evaluates the practices of risk management, patient safeguarding, and team management within UK hospitals. The research focuses on assessing current strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending best practices. The study examines key aspects such as risk assessment, the development of patient safeguarding policies, and the importance of effective team coordination during emergencies. The report highlights the significance of creating a robust healthcare environment that prioritizes patient safety and efficient teamwork. It explores the implementation of risk matrices, proactive risk assessments, and the establishment of clear communication channels. The findings emphasize the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in healthcare settings to ensure optimal patient care and operational efficiency. The report also emphasizes the importance of having a sound policy framework and effective communication to safeguard patients. This research provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and institutions looking to enhance their risk management and patient safety protocols.

Research Project
Research Title: To evaluate good practices that are followed by
hospitals in respect to risk, safeguarding patients and
strengthening team management at workplace

 In the present era, individuals or patients prefer to visit hospital
which safeguards their interest level to a great extent.
 Along with this, now significance of risk and team management
has also increased significantly in the health and social care sector.
 Hence, in the absence of having sound framework firm would not
become able to get the desired level of outcome or success.
 The present report is based on UK health care sector which will
provide deeper insight about the practices followed by Hospitals
for managing risk and team as well as safeguarding patients.
 Besides this, it will also describe the level to which practices of the
hospital is effectual.
Research overview

Aim of research
 The aim of the present study is to assess and evaluate the practices
that are followed by care units for risk, safeguarding patients and
strengthening team management.
Objectives of research study
 To evaluate risk management in hospitals.
 To evaluate steps taken by hospital management for safeguarding
patients
 To find out practices that is followed by managers to make team
management better at workplace.
 To recommend ways in which the aspects related to risk,
safeguarding and team management can be improved in hospitals.
Aim and Objectives Research

Theme 1: Risk management practices followed by UK
health care sector
 Preparation of contingent or competent plan
 Development of risk matrix
 Prioritization of risk as per the occurrence
 Employment of proactive risk assessment strategy
CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS, ANALYSIS &
DISCUSSION

Theme 2: Safeguarding patients in hospitals and care
home
 Creation of effective culture
 Clear, precise and effective communication
 Preparation of policies and process that are in support
of patients
 Development of sound policy framework
CONTD…

Theme 3: Team management in care unit at the time
of emergencies
In care unit, for managing teams at the time of
emergency following strategies are undertaken:
 Better coordination at the workplace
 Sound two-way communication and barrier free
passing of information supports in meeting with
patient’s need
 Attainment of inputs from each team member
CONTD…

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