Risk reduction

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Risk reduction refers to the systematic approach and activities for reducing the likelihood or severity of adverse health effects. It involves the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by the application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities.

Definition[edit | edit source]

Risk reduction, also known as Risk mitigation, is the process of prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls or actions to reduce risk. These controls or actions can be either managerial, operational, or technical.

Types of Risk Reduction[edit | edit source]

There are several types of risk reduction, including:

  • Prevention: This involves taking steps to completely avoid the risk.
  • Mitigation: This involves taking steps to reduce the likelihood or impact of the risk.
  • Transfer: This involves transferring the risk to another party, such as through insurance.
  • Acceptance: This involves accepting the risk without taking any steps to reduce its impact or likelihood.

Risk Reduction in Healthcare[edit | edit source]

In healthcare, risk reduction involves strategies to decrease the probability of adverse events related to medical care and patient harm resulting from medical care. These strategies can include:

  • Patient safety: This involves the prevention and reduction of adverse events or injuries stemming from the processes of healthcare.
  • Quality improvement: This involves the systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in healthcare services and the health status of targeted patient groups.

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