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level: Definitions Part 2

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
The comparison of the estimated risk to given risk criteria using a quantitative or qualitative scale to determine the significance of the risk	RISK EVALUATION
The systematic use of information to identify potential sources of harm (hazards) referring to the risk question or problem description.	RISK IDENTIFICATION
The systematic application of quality management policies, procedures, and practices to the tasks of assessing, controlling, communicating and reviewing risk.	RISK MANAGEMENT
Actions taken to lessen the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm	RISK REDUCTION
Monitoring of output/results of the risk management process considering (if appropriate) new knowledge and experience about the risk.	RISK REVIEW
A measure of the possible consequences of a hazard.	SEVERITY
Any individual, group or organization that can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a risk. Decision makers might also be this. For the purposes of this guideline, the primary __ are the patient, healthcare professional, regulatory authority, and industry.	STAKEHOLDER
A statistical term referring to the direction or rate of change of a variable(s).	TREND