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Kevin Michael Hoy, Enda Fallon & Martina Kelly
Abstract
Paediatric homecare is an advancing field of healthcare and risk management is an integral component of these services. This study is part of a larger study into integrated risk management in paediatric homecare risk management. Through interviews with nursing staff using Grounded Theory methodology, analysis of the risk management components was undertaken using Function Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM). The results indicated a clear mapping of the functionality of the process for incident reporting and the assessment of risks. Resonance was evident in several key functions allowing system changes for organisational improvements to enhance quality of care. KEYWORDS