Incident Management
Incident Management (pronounced: /ˈɪnsɪdənt ˈmænɪdʒmənt/) is a term used in the field of Healthcare Management and Emergency Medicine to describe the process of identifying, analyzing, and correcting hazards to prevent a future re-occurrence. These incidents within a structured organization are normally dealt with by either an Incident Response Team, or an Incident Management Team.
Etymology
The term "Incident Management" is derived from the Latin word 'incidere' meaning 'to fall upon' and the Latin word 'managere' meaning 'to lead by hand'.
Related Terms
- Incident Response Team: A group of professionals who are responsible for responding to and managing incidents.
- Incident Management Team: A team of individuals responsible for the overall coordination of the response to and recovery from an incident.
- Emergency Medicine: A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
- Healthcare Management: The field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incident Management
- Wikipedia's article - Incident Management
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