Risk Management Nicole Sherrod NUR/492 Introduction In medical detox centers, the concept of risk management is a necessity. The existence and the validity of these institutions are results oriented. In that, the performance levels and effectiveness of these facilities in achieving their purpose are vital. From the word detox, we can infer the objective of medical detox facilities; to get rid of harmful substances that are life threatening to the body by the use of medical procedures. The main aim of these facilities is to help individuals to get through the withdrawal symptoms related to the stepping out of drug addictions. Medically assisted detoxification of drug addicts is not a complete treatment but a very powerful primary treatment and a gateway to a successful long-term...