Risk Management

Taking a risk entails an assessment of the likely outcomes of a decision, weighed against the benefits to be gained in the process. Managing risk likewise includes an assessment of outcomes, but weighed as well against the problems to be avoided.

The corrections environment is ultimately influenced by electoral politics. Elected officials have a stake both in the media profile of a facility and the complaints articulated by its offenders and their families.

Similarly, an unfavorable healthcare inspection report, audit or medical incident investigation invites negative media attention while revealing a target for litigation.

By identifying such problems in-the-making, I can help you remove some of the healthcare "lightening rods" and better weather the storms of public opinion.