Risk is inherent, preparation is a choice.
Risk Management is a vital element of an organization’s operations, especially in today’s litigious climate. Organizations operating in remote or wilderness areas can be particularly exposed. Operations take place in environments where risk is inherent; in fact, risk is often perceived as an essential part of the experience.
Many directors or owners of outdoor programs and guide services are accomplished in the technical and soft skills related to their programming, yet they do not have the requisite level of sophistication when it comes to their understanding of legal obligations, the insurance industry, medical protocols, media interaction, and the implementation of safe business and field practices that lead to safer operations with less exposure. Indeed, the responsibilities associated with running a safe and secure organization can be overwhelming.
RESULTS™ Risk Management Program is two things: an overview and training regarding risk management as it applies to operations in remote areas; and a guided creation of (or regeneration of, for programs already in place) the elements of your organization’s unique risk management system. The 8-week course consists of weekly, one hour lessons offered via tele-instruction with adjunct reading and coursework, allowing students to complete the training from their homes or workplaces. Through our group and individual sessions, templates, workbooks, and podcasts.
In just 8 weeks, we guarantee that by the end of the course you will have the following results:
- Comprehensive Risk Management Plan
- Emergency Response Plan
- Media Plan
- Medical Protocols & Practices
- Human Resources Policy
- Vehicle Inspection & Operating Forms and Policies
- Field Staff Documents including Daily Logs and Incident Report Forms
- Administrative Documents including Course and Trip Plans and Curricula, Gear Lists, Equipment Logs, and Venue Data
- Your Organization’s Yearly Risk Management Plan Implementation Calendar/Checklist
Our in-house staff guide our students through the following processes:
- Legal Issues including Obligations, Documentation and Liability
- Procurement of Appropriate and Applicable Insurance Coverage and Policies
This course is an “active” process; we will provide instruction and guidance but the participant will be responsible for the execution of the elements of their plan. Our instructors are invested in your success; rather than simply an “exercise” in Operational Risk Management, our goal is for you to come away from this course with an actual, comprehensive, working plan that will be customized to your needs and will enrich your program while actively working to protect your organization and its participants from exposure. |
