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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRapid Risk Assessment Methodology
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/emetnet/rapid-risk-assessment-methodology… A Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) template for environmental emergencies has … been adapted from the ECHEMNET methodology which assesses risks from incidents involving chemical cross-border health … Rapid Risk Assessment Methodology … Rapid Risk Assessment Methodology …
Publication date: 07-12-2017Antibiotics policy for severe streptococcal infections lowers risk of transmission within families
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antibiotics-policy-for-severe-streptococcal-infections-lowers-risk-of-transmission-within… iGAS are offered antibiotics. This policy has lowered the risk of transmission within families by more than 80%. These … and women during and shortly after childbirth have a higher risk of serious illness. These severe infections involving … been offered to all family members of everyone with iGAS. Risk now five times lower The risk that a patient’s family …
Publication date: 01-12-2026COVID-19 pandemic intensified negative mental health trend among young people
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-pandemic-intensified-negative-mental-health-trend-among-young-people… The number of young people in the Netherlands at a high risk of anxiety or depressive disorder rose sharply between …
Publication date: 01-14-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 3 Options for action
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/actions… methods, such as cost-benefit analysis or health impact assessments, to inform robust decision-making under … Identify options for action for the selected challenges Assessment of impacts of options for actions … study often is more far reaching than only targeting one risk factor. Stimulating healthy behaviour in more general …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Handbook strategic foresight
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook… It can support being better prepared for emerging health risks such as pandemics, climate change effects, or new … strategic foresight reduces surprises and helps manage risks more effectively. Therefore, it is good to apply a …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Injection needles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/injection-needles… residues. RIVM investigated whether patients’ health was at risk through the use of these needles. …
Publication date: 07-12-2017Harmful plant protection products on roses from outside the European Union
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/harmful-plant-protection-products-on-roses-from-outside-european-union… florists, auction staff and importers. For inspectors, the risk is lower because they have less contact with flowers. … expectation is that most substances do not pose a health risk. Nevertheless, a health risk cannot be completely ruled … needed to improve this estimate. RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Netherlands Food and Consumer …
Publication date: 01-21-2026Network of Experts
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/emetnet/network-of-experts… The purpose of the network is to carry out a rapid assessment of risks to public health and the environment of natural and … ‘pilot mode’ during the remainder of the project to provide risk assessment support should a ‘live’ event take place. If …
Publication date: 07-18-2017Handbook strategic foresight | Introduction
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/introduction… It can support being better prepared for emerging health risks such as pandemics, climate change effects, or new … By investing in, for example, prevention, health risks such as smoking or overweight might be mitigated. Also … strategic foresight reduces surprises and helps manage risks more effectively. Therefore, it is good to apply a …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Results
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/results… and opportunities, but without effective KT, these insights risk remaining underutilized. KT bridges the gap between …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 1 Futures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/futures… and the level of predictability of future developments. The assessment can make use of desktop research though … to explore different possible futures and assess the risks and opportunities associated with each one. They can … with the other two alternative approaches. One major risk of relying only on one Trendscenario, more than in the …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Silicone breast implants
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/silicone-breast-implants… Breast implants and the risk of BIA-ALCL ALCL is a very rare form of lymphoma. Women … breast implants with a rough surface present an increased risk of BIA-ALCL. The Dutch Health and Youth Care …
Publication date: 07-12-2017Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 2 Challenges and Opportunities
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/challenges… and they were considered to be of lower added value. The assessment of these criteria and the formulation of the …
Publication date: 01-08-2026Medical devices
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices… classes, namely class I, IIa, IIb and III. The higher the risk of problems with a medical device leading to unsafe … with respect to medical devices. Our main focus is on high-risk medical devices. Patient safety is the primary focus of …
Publication date: 07-12-2017