Risks in Healthcare Settings and Laws Related to Patient Care

Discussion on the Healthcare Industry and Regulatory Bodies for Risk Management
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Many hazards must be mitigated before healthcare facilities can ensure patient safety and quality. Common healthcare hazards include:
* Misdiagnosis, improper treatment, wrong drug, or wrong surgery can cause medical errors.
* HAIs can spread in healthcare settings due to poor hygiene, filthy instruments, and lack of infection control.
* Not letting patients fall, handling violent patients, and environmental safety affect patient safety (Youngberg, 2011).
* Healthcare safety and regulatory violations can result in legal and financial penalties.
* Incorrect or insufficient medical information can cause misunderstanding and poor care.
* Medication monitoring and administration errors can harm patients.
* Always keep sensitive medical data secret and secure (Simeone, 2015).
* Healthcare professionals endure contagi...