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What Is a Risk Register?
A Risk Register is a vital management tool that helps organizations identify, assess, and monitor their overall risk landscape. It serves as a centralized repository for all risk-related information—including objectives, threats, controls, and mitigation plans—making it the foundation of an effective internal control system.
A well-structured Risk Register enables leadership to take a strategic approach to risk, aligning mitigation strategies with organizational goals. It supports informed decision-making and strengthens governance by providing a clear overview of risks and corresponding actions.
A dynamic and well-maintained Risk Register should also be adaptable—capable of accommodating unforeseen risks, serious incidents, and external events. When effectively used, it not only drives robust risk management practices but also ensures the organization can justify its decisions with confidence.
Why Does My Organization Need a Risk Register?
To implement an effective risk management plan, an organization must maintain an ongoing process that enables the identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment of risks that could impact its operations.
This process generates a significant amount of risk-related data. Without proper structure, this information can be fragmented or lost—undermining risk mitigation efforts and impairing strategic decision-making.
A Risk Register organizes this information in a clear, structured way, allowing organizations to track risk trends, prioritize responses, and manage risk consistently across departments and leadership levels.
One-Day Course Overview: Building and Managing a Risk Register
This practical training course equips healthcare professionals and organizational leaders with the skills needed to build and use an effective risk register.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Developing a Risk Register
Learn how to use both proactive and reactive sources to identify risks across clinical and organizational functions. - Consolidating Clinical and Organizational Risks
Understand how to unify risk management across departments and services. - Risk Evaluation
Distinguish between tolerable and unacceptable risks using a standardized risk matrix. - Integrating Risk Management into Operations
Explore how to embed the risk register into daily management and governance processes. - Delegating Risk Ownership
Understand how to cascade risk management responsibilities throughout the organization.
The course includes real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and practical examples to reinforce each learning point.
Course Fee:
$599 USD
(Includes training materials and certificate of participation)
*The stated price excludes all taxes and/or local fees.