Action Correct Answer Retention
-The response to an evaluation of risks where no action is taken;
the situation is kept as is
Treatment
-The response to an evaluation of risks where some action is
taken to reduce the risk
Transfer
-The response to an evaluation of risks where methods are
devised to place the risk of liability on another
Example: through contractual agreements
Avoidance
-The response to an evaluation of risks where action is taken to
eliminate the risk
Example: eliminating a program, facility, or service
Action developing policies and procedures Correct Answer
Development
-Dissemination to every employee or volunteer involved
-Impact of the Internet: online versions of the rules (do you
disseminate to the whole world or do you limit access?)
Problem of gathering dust
-Communication
-Updates
Standard of care
,-Development of a standard
-Use of court precedents, statutes, industry rules, standards, or
guidelines
Audits and inspections
Schedules and timeliness
Action reducing the probability of risk Correct Answer Legal
devices
Insurance
Transfer of risk
What would a lawyer recommend?
What should the manager do?
Actual notice Correct Answer occurs when a facility has
direct information regarding a defect or hazard on the premises
Can arise as a result of inspection, reporting of the hazard by a
user or employee, or from someone being injured
AED Correct Answer Automated External Defibrillator.
a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm.
After Action Report AAR
Format Correct Answer Executive Summary
Introduction
Exercise Summary
Accomplishments and Shortfall
, Recommendations
Appendix
After action report AAR Correct Answer the main instrument
of exercise evolution
prepared by the members of the planning team and evaluation
team
provides feedback and suggests recommendations for
improvement
Analysis risk evaluation Correct Answer Seriousness of the
potential injury: Importance from a legal perspective?
Probability of an injury occurring
Causation or foreseeability
Analysis risk identification Correct Answer Identify the
hazard and type of potential liability
-Slippery floor: personal injuries
-Uneven turf: personal injuries
-Blocked exits: personal injuries
How do we accomplish this?
Common sense?
Objective sources?
Standard of care
Industry standards
Overriding legal concepts?
Negligence, strict liability