scholarly journals Workplace risk management in the context of the covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 342 ◽  
pp. 01012
Author(s):  
Andrada Denisa Băbuţ ◽  
Marius Simion Morar ◽  
Cristian Raul Cioară ◽  
Cristian Tomescu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Psychosocial Risk Assessment

In March 2020, a pandemic was declared internationally, caused by a new coronavirus called COVID-19. With the advent of the COVID-19 virus and the declaration of the pandemic, safety and distancing measures have been instituted, which we cannot say we are used to and which we easily accept, but which are necessary to combat the spread of the virus. We also cannot deny that this pandemic has affected and continues to affect our mental health, triggering a certain state of anxiety and with it the lowering of our immune system, which makes us more vulnerable to disease. Paradoxically, mental health is one of the first things that helps us to resist and survive the crisis, which is why it is important to provide employees with protection to ensure the necessary mental comfort at work. In this context, this paper synthesizes the basic principles and best practices of psychosocial risk assessment, highlighting how hazard identification and risk management strategies should be based on the involvement of all stakeholders in combating anxiety at workplace.

scholarly journals Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Pracht ◽  
Paula M. Davis ◽  
Stefanie Prevatt ◽  
Janet Psikogios ◽  
Sarah Hensley
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Important Task ◽  
Development Work ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Activity Planning ◽  
Development Department

This is one publication in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. This series is intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This 4-page document provides a checklist that will help during 4-H event and activity planning. Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, and Sarah Hensley and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, March 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h384

scholarly journals Preventing laboratory-associated infections in the COVID-19 era: experience from a tertiary care infectious disease hospital in Southern Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Dinh Nguyen Huy ◽  
Ngoc Nghiem My ◽  
Hoang Dang Minh ◽  
Trang Nguyen Hoa ◽  
Thao Duong Thi Phuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Risk Management Strategy ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Monitoring Protocols

Abstract Background: Laboratory staff is at higher risk of infection owing to the handling and testing of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient samples. Reviewing the existing risk assessment and improving risk management are essential for preventing laboratory acquired infections (LAIs) related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing during the COVID-19 epidemic. We present herein the steps taken to prevent LAIs related to SARS-CoV-2 testing in a tertiary care hospital in Vietnam. Methods: A SARS-CoV-2-focused risk assessment exercise was conducted for laboratory processes and workflow. Risk management strategies, including engineering, administrative and operations control procedures, were established. Standard operating procedure (SOP), staff training, COVID-19 symptom reporting, enhanced cleaning and decontamination, and inventory monitoring protocols were implemented. Sample reception and results reported from February 1, 2020 to September 17, 2020 were documented. Results: Based on risk assessment, a risk management strategy for SARS-CoV-2 testing was developed. This strategy includes the use of dedicated facility, instrument, and cold chain units for testing; SOPs; training (testing, decontamination and cleaning staff); the introduction of biosafety level (BSL)2+ laboratory practices; enhanced cleaning protocols for testing; and the assigning of additional staff for testing and safety system implementation. In total, 38,377 (daily mean and range: 166; 3 – 2,377) samples were received, including 301 (0.8%) samples that were rejected. The turnaround time (median ± standard deviation (SD)) was 3.54 ± 2.97 days. Altogether, 32 staff members were involved with SARS-CoV-2 testing and biosafety management, and there were no reports of COVID-19 symptoms among them. Conclusion: For epidemics and outbreak diagnostics, risk assessment and risk management strategies are important for the prevention of LAIs. Clear instruction on revised risk management protocols, necessary training, and leadership in risk management strategy implementation are essential.

Smart and Resilient Cities: Best Practices from Disaster Risk Management Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 183-200
Author(s):  
Hiroko Kudo ◽  
Antonio D’Andreamatteo ◽  
Massimo Sargiacomo ◽  
Carlo Vermiglio ◽  
Vincenzo Zarone
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

The Assessment and Management of Stalking Perpetrated by Clients Against Their Counselors

2020 ◽  
pp. VV-D-18-00107
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Storey ◽  
Stephen D. Hart
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Perpetrators And Victims

Mental health professionals are at heightened risk of stalking victimization, however minimal research has examined empirically supported risk factors for stalking and the efficacy of risk management strategies. Three hundred and six counselors were surveyed, and the present study focuses on the 7% (n = 23) who had been stalked by clients. Results describe the characteristics of stalking, perpetrators, and victims and the perceived efficacy of management strategies employed. Stalking behaviors tended to be of lower severity. Common perpetrator risk factors included relationship problems, anger, and obsession. Victim vulnerabilities were identified, where many victims engaged in behavior considered ineffective in response to stalking. Victims often encountered problems coping with victimization due to inadequate access to resources. Results indicate that risk management plans must be individualized and highlight ways that mental health professionals can and would like to be protected from stalking.

Risk assessment in commercial real estate development

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 427-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malka Thilini ◽  
Nishani Champika Wickramaarachchi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Political Risk ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commercial property development risk factors from the entrepreneur’s point of view against social, economic, environmental, technological and political risk assessment criteria. After that, this study aims to assess the risk factors based on the analytical network process (ANP) model and to prioritize the key risk factors to identify which risk factor is highly affected to the commercial development process. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. The analysis of the risk factors involved the ANP model using super decision software. Findings The results revealed that there are five major risk factors such as environmental, social, economic, technological and political risk, and 32 sub-risk factors. According to the super matrix calculation, the synthesized values for three projects were 0.0704, 0.0532 and 0.0431, respectively. It was identified that Ward City was 0.0704, indicating that it is comparatively less risky and, hence, can be categorized as the best development and considering the sub-risk factors; the results show that the highly affected risk factors for the development are: the council approval process, climate changes and natural disaster, and the least affected risk factors are confidence to the market, lifecycle value, investment return and currency conversion factor. Practical implications The paper includes implications for the development of commercial properties, risk and risk assessment criteria to make risk management strategies and policy implementation. Originality/value The research findings are helpful in improving risk management strategies in the country, and policy formulation should focus on the above identified three risk factors in order to mitigate the risk in every stage and to achieve sustainable project development while increasing the satisfaction of long-term investment goals.

Being a Good Caring Person Is All I Need in Order to Practice Ethically and Reduce My Risk of a Malpractice Claim

2019 ◽  
pp. 157-162
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Barnett ◽  
Jeffrey Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Malpractice Claim ◽  
General Mental Health ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Unethical Behaviors

In general, mental health practitioners are very caring, compassionate, good people. Yet, even so, and even when working diligently to provide the best care possible to clients, it is possible to engage in unethical behaviors and be at risk of a malpractice claim. This chapter explains how ethical practice and effective risk management go far beyond being a nice and caring person. Specific guidance is provided on how to think and reason ethically, especially when confronted with ethical dilemmas and clinically complex and challenging situations. Specific risk management strategies that every mental health practitioner should engage in on an ongoing basis are explained. Guidance is provided on how to act in a manner consistent with one’s values to promote a good working relationship with clients, while ensuring ethical practice and active risk management.

scholarly journals Risk management to ensure the exploitation reliability of high-rise buildings

2018 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 06012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Dement’eva ◽  
Ilya Terekhin ◽  
Anastasiya Lebedeva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Project Risks

The paper presents the results of a study of design risks affecting the exploitation reliability of high-rise buildings. The aim of the study was to study and optimize risk management strategies. The relevance of the work is justified by the statistics of recorded violations in the design of high-rise buildings, which affects their quality in the process of exploitation, leading to disastrous consequences. Existing methods of risk assessment take into account natural and man-made hazards. The consequences of risk are human victims. Damage to risk is estimated from material losses. The paper suggests refinement to the methodology for assessing project risks. As a criterion of the consequences of risks, the deviation from the normative technical condition is proposed. As a criterion of damage, the value of operating costs, as well as the amount of costs for eliminating not the consequences of risks, but the costs of eliminating their causes at the design stage are proposed. The risk classification was carried out according to the design stages, according to the source of occurrence. The ranking of risk criteria was proposed to establish the priority of their elimination. The algorithm of risk management proposed by the authors can serve as an addition to existing quality control systems for the stage of designing high-rise buildings.

scholarly journals Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-event Planning Guide and Matrix

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Pracht ◽  
Paula M. Davis ◽  
Stefanie Prevatt ◽  
Janet Psikogios ◽  
Marilyn Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Development Work ◽  
Risk Probability ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Planning Guide ◽  
Development Department

This is the first publication in the Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work series. This series is intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth for the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This 5-page fact sheet discusses the matrix, levels of risk, probability that something will go wrong, modifications to the event or activity, and post-event assessment. Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink, and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, revised March 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h299

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