in Chicago. in Risk Management (ARM) examinations in December 1984, please let me know when you have received the ARM designation so we can share it with your colleagues. Do your hospital security guards have handcuffs? Are they trained to use them? If the guards are neither deputized nor are law enforcement officers, do they really need them? You may want to consider your liability exposure if handcuffs are used inappropriately. tation for patients, you might be To those who took the Associate If your facility provides transpor-interested in reading Drtivr Selection und Truinirtg for Hurnati Srwic-Ps Agencies. This publication is available from the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is interesting to note that this publication recommends that drivers be trained in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.
You should obtain a copy of the driver's licenses of each employee who does any driving for your hospital at least yearly and should contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles to ascertain their current status, such as that involving current valid licenses, number of points assessed for violations, and type of violations. I t might be an interesting exercise i f you have not done it before.
This will be the last time I will write this column. I have enjoyed my two terms on the Publications Committee, which have given me the opportunity to get to know you and to share little tidbits that might assist you in your risk management program. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you all in this manner.
Have a very happy and prosperous new year. May all your claims be little ones!