ASHRM Podcasts

The Fellow of the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (FASHRM) designation recognizes those with outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of health care risk management. Come listen to Sharon Rateike, recent FASHRM recipient, discuss her risk journey and how she went about receiving the FASHRM designation in January 2026.

The Fellow of the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (FASHRM) designation recognizes those with outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of health care risk management. Come listen to Deena Berry, recent FASHRM recipient, discuss her risk journey and how she went about receiving the FASHRM designation in January 2026.

The Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (DFASHRM) designation recognizes those with superior achievements and contributions to the healthcare risk profession. Come listen to Myka Whitman, recent DFASHRM recipient, discuss her risk journey and how she went about receiving the DFASHRM designation in January 2026.

We recognize radiology as one of the most heavily-regulated parts of healthcare, but what most risk managers are unaware of is that there are areas within radiology - specifically MRI - where there are significant risks that are NOT managed by regulation, or CMS conditions of participation, or accreditation. This has been an area of risk / safety where both the identification of the risks and the strategies for effective management of those risks fall to the individual site.

As the landscape of healthcare delivery continues to evolve at a frenetic pace, a concern has arisen regarding the ability of clinicians to provide care that reflects an empathetic understanding of concerns identified by patients, caregivers and family members. When a clinician fails to address a concern shared by a patient, a family member or caregiver, it may result in a missed or delayed diagnosis. Medical scientists refer to this a “symptom invalidation.” Patients call it “medical gaslighting.”

Listen to the Lead Author and Co-Contributing Editors for ASHRM's newest publication - The Communication and Resolution Program: An Implementation Workbook for Disclosure, Apology and Resolution. Pamela and Geri will discuss the book and its importance to the risk management discipline.

Health care facilities employ various strategies to reduce infection risks, from stringent hygiene protocols to advanced antimicrobial treatments. However, one often overlooked vector of infection control is hospital support surfaces, which can play a crucial role in preventing cross-contamination and promoting patient safety.

Come listen to Benjamin Lego, one of the 2025 ASHRM Rising Stars Award Winners, discuss his journey through the field of risk management.

Come listen to Shannon Sears, one of the 2025 ASHRM Rising Stars Award Winners, discuss her journey through the field of risk management.

Come listen to Andrew Smokowicz, one of the 2024 ASHRM Rising Stars Award Winners, discuss his journey through risk management and the personal motto/philosophy that means so much to him, which is "Build relationships so that risk management is integrated into every department and every layer of your organization."