An update and expansion on the role of the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide and Historical Clinical Risk Management-20 in United States case law

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 517-531
Author(s):  
Jennifer Cox ◽  
Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo ◽  
David DeMatteo ◽  
Michael J. Vitacco ◽  
Megan R. Kopkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Clinical Risk Management ◽  
Risk Appraisal ◽  
Violence Risk Appraisal Guide ◽  
Clinical Risk

The role of the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide and Historical, Clinical, Risk-20 in U.S. courts: A case law survey.

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Vitacco ◽  
Steven K. Erickson ◽  
Samantha Kurus ◽  
Brian N. Apple
Keyword(s):  
Case Law ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Risk Appraisal ◽  
Violence Risk Appraisal Guide ◽  
Clinical Risk

Priorities in Patient Safety: The Role of Clinical Risk Management

2019 ◽  
pp. 197-217
Author(s):  
Teresa Capasso ◽  
G. Fornero ◽  
U. Fiandra ◽  
I. M. Raciti ◽  
A. Paudice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Clinical Risk Management ◽  
Clinical Risk

scholarly journals Sepsis and Nosocomial Infections: The Role of Medico-Legal Experts in Italy

Antibiotics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Tattoli ◽  
Alessandro Dell’Erba ◽  
Davide Ferorelli ◽  
Annarita Gasbarro ◽  
Biagio Solarino
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Medical Liability ◽  
Clinical Risk Management ◽  
Clinical Risk ◽  
Significant Burden

Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is defined as the presence of a Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and it represents a significant burden for the healthcare system. This is particularly true when it is diagnosed in the setting of nosocomial infections, which are usually a matter of concern with regard to medical liability being correlated with increasing economic costs and people’s loss of trust in healthcare. Hence, the Italian governance promotes the clinical risk management with the aim of improving the quality and safety of healthcare services. In this context, the role of medico-legal experts working in a hospital setting is fundamental for performing autopsy to diagnose sepsis and link it with possible nosocomial infections. On the other hand, medico-legal experts are party to the clinical risk management assessment, and deal with malpractice cases and therefore contribute to formulating clinical guidelines and procedures for improving patient safety and healthcare providers’ work practices. Due to this scenario, the authors here discuss the role of medico-legal experts in Italy, focusing on sepsis and nosocomial infections.

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