Integrated Risk Management

The Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) is committed to being a forward looking organization where risks facing the all layers of the organization are clearly identified, communicated and regularly monitored.

Some key risk management processes that exist within the hospital include:

• Reporting and follow up of Incidents and near misses through an on line reporting system
• The Pandemic Response Plan
• The Emergency and Disaster Response Plan
• Credentialing and licensure of health professionals
• Human Resources employment checks
• Financial Assurance practices
• Member of Health Insurance Reciprocal of Canada
• Utilization of Risk Management Self Assessment Modules/Tools
• Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Risk Assessments
• Clinical Risk Reduction programs such as falls prevention, surgical checklists etc
• Concerns Management program
• Quality and Risk Policies and Protocols
• Preventative Maintenance programs, equipment checks and product recalls

We recognize the need to further imbed risk management practices at all layers of the organization. By understanding the components of Integrated Risk Management, providing tools, frameworks and education we believe that a proactive approach to risk identification, mitigation and monitoring can be achieved. We are working at enhancing our “Culture of Safety” through the development of a robust integrated risk management system.

What is Integrated Risk Management?

Risk refers to the uncertainty that surrounds future events and outcomes. It is the expression of the likelihood and impact of an event with the potential to influence the achievement of an organization's objectives. Risk management is a systematic approach to setting the best course of action under uncertainty by identifying, assessing, understanding, acting on, and communicating risk issues.

Integrated risk management is a continuous, proactive, and systematic process to understand, manage, and communicate risk from an organization-wide perspective. It is about making strategic decisions that contribute to the achievement of an organization's overall corporate objectives.