Risk Management



3rd Edition of “ROP: Creating a Safety Net” Published

OMIC first introduced its popular ROP risk management materials in 2006 and released an updated version in 2011, and the most recent in 2022.

The “ROP: Creating a Safety Net” (3rd edition) provides updates from the International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity, Third Edition (ICROP3). 

The ROP: Creating a Safety Net” (2nd edition) discussed the following topics:

  • Obstacles to ROP care
  • Enlisting hospital support
  • Claims Experience
  • Risk management recommendations

OMIC has developed detailed protocols addressing every step in the sequence of ROP care for both the hospital and the ophthalmologist’s office.

The ROP Toolkit includes:

  • Sample protocol
  • Clinical guidelines
  • Sample letter to educate parents about ROP
  • Informed consent document for laser surgery
  • Sample job description for the ROP Coordinator

Related Resources:

ROP: Creating a Safety Net

If you have any questions or comments about these documents, please email me at amenke@omic.com

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