Professional groups enhance the practice of members through:

Training

Networking

Publications

Regulations

Healthcare associations work with government agencies and health organizations to regulate standards of risk management and to ensure the quality of services and patient safety.

• Discuss 2 different ways the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) supports risk management efforts in healthcare organizations.

How do external regulatory institutions support healthcare organizations to establish standards for managing risks, and what is the role of internal governance in fostering such relationships?