title: Putting together a risk management program for home care providers.
abstract: The need for risk management in home care has grown because of several factors--increased consumer awareness, advanced technology, and the loss of charitable immunity for health care organizations. A solid risk management program will prepare providers to meet these challenges with confidence.
authors.affiliation: AIG Healthcare Management Services, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Para
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D006075:Governing Board; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D007318:Inservice Training; D007587:Job Description; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016730:Program Development; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States