For some human-service provider organizations, risk management is simply a by-product of the insurance-buying process. Others consider risk management to be an inherent part of their organizations' cultures. As providers strive to reach the highest levels of service quality, they must keep in mind their risk-management processes, which in many cases are defined by a mission to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their full potential for independence in the community.
Traditional risk management is a structured process for controlling losses and reducing the uncertainty of risk. It consists of five steps: risk identification, risk evaluation, risk treatment, ...