Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Assessment tools
Sample Credentials Audit Report for Hospital Board
The Governing Board is ultimately responsible for credentialing and privileging activities of the hospital. It’s best...
Checklists
Best Practices Checklist as Gap Analysis- Best Practice - Braden Scale
A evidence-based tool to aid in consistent, standardized staging of pressure ulcers.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Improving Medication Safety - WHO
The WHO provides tips on improving medication safety.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Handoffs in the Postoperative Anesthesia Care Unit: Use of a Checklist for Transfer of Care
Provides information regarding the need to have a standardized process for handoffs in the PACU patient care area.
Guidelines/Recommendations
How to Assemble a Naloxone Kit and Prepare Educational Materials
This worksheet is a component of the Guide to Developing and Managing Overdose Prevention and Take-Home Naloxone Projects,...
Assessment tools
SAFER Guide for Test Results Reporting & Follow-Up
Guide to evaluating the safety and efficiency of your EHR electronic communication and management of diagnostic test...
Flyer/Sign/Poster
Need a Lift? Just Ask Flyer
Post this flyer in patient rooms to remind them to call if they need to be moved or lifted.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Violence in Healthcare and the Use of Handcuffs
An evidence-based resource developed by the International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (2018) to address...
Assessment tools
AORN: Fire Prevention Assessment Protocol
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recommends completing this fire prevention assessment protocol...
Guidelines/Recommendations
CDC: FAQs About Surgical Site Infections
CDC created a document that defines SSI and answers frequently asked questions relevent to treatment of SSI. It explains...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Telehealth Interoperability White Paper
The American Telemedicine Association shares a white paper on telehealth interoperability related to the recent expansion...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Antibiotic Stewardship Measurement Framework from IHI
A table offers recommendations for measuring outcomes in your Antibiotic Stewardship program. The measure includes...