DHCR HSE Risk Management Policy DHCR/PP/HSE/004/01

Department: HSE

Document Identifier: DHCR/PP/HSE/004/01

Policy and Procedure – DHCR HSE Risk Management Policy

INTRODUCTION

This Risk Management (“RM”) policy has been prepared by DHCR HSE, and provides a clear policy on Risk Management Procedures.

1- Purpose:

1.1 Engaging in pro-active risk management activity, in addition to the process of assessing risk, will enable the early identification of many things that can go wrong as part of a systematic approach to risk assessment.

The Risk Management Programme employs a number of systems to identify potential risks. Research indicates that incidents are rarely due to individual failures but are usually associated with systems failures.

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to effectively identify and manage risk in conjunction with DHCR HSE procedures.

1.1 DHCC is committed to the continuous improvement of its risk management systems and has a positive and supportive approach to the management of healthcare risks. 1.2 Implementation of systems where possible to prevent harm and conduct activities in such a way as to ensure that all on campus are not exposed to unnecessary ...