Risk Management In Mental Health Services Page 14
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54Chapter 1 – Key Messages
1.
The HSE has issued the Quality and Risk Standard (2007)
which requires integrated quality and risk management systems
that ensure continuous quality improvement.
2.
Risk management is defined as “The culture, processes and
structures that are directed towards realising potential
opportunities whilst managing adverse effects”( AS/NZS 4360:
2004).
3.
Mental health services must have risk management systems
and processes in place.
4.
All risks should be systematically identified, assessed and
managed in accordance with risk management standard
AS/NZS 4360: 2004.
5.
The recovery approach should underpin the structure and
delivery of mental health services including risk assessment and
risk management.
6.
A partnership approach between service users, carers,
p r o fessionals and other stakeholders is essential when
balancing risk, need and recovery.
7.
Health professionals must balance individual risk, needs and
autonomy with the demands of personal, professional and public
safety and accountability.
8.
Risk is dynamic, there is no such thing as zero risk, but it can be
minimised and managed by implementing the procedures
outlined in this guidance.
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