Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Screening Tools
Non-ICU Severe Sepsis
Screening tool for non-ICU patients to help staff identify patients who have severe sepsis and prompts actions to take in...
Assessment tools
Universal Protocol and Fire Risk Assessment
This fire risk assessment tool is embedded in the universal protocol process that should be conducted prior to surgical...
Guidelines/Recommendations
HRET: Preventing Surgical Site Infections Change Package
This resource discusses ways to make patient care safer and improve processes in the area of surgical site infection...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Telemedicine Policies by State
A chart is available with an overview of telemedicine policies by state. It specifies if a state license is required,...
Policy Templates
Sample Job Description for a Clinical Pharmacist
Sample job description from Duke University for a Clinical Pharmacist to manage the antibiotic stewardship program.
Policy Templates
Sample Policy for Protected Antimicrobials
Sample policy describing review of use of antimicrobials that are on the restricted use list.
Policy Templates
Sample Sitter Guidelines
This document provides guidelines for sitters who observe patients identified as a danger to themselves and others. The...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Top 10 Ways Pests Can Gain Access
Insects and pests that enter your organization can bring in bacteria and contaminate surfaces, equipment and supplies. This...
Guidelines/Recommendations
2018 Joint Commission Code Changes Related to Environment of Care and Life Safety Chapters
This resource provides updated Life Safety Codes for the environment of care and life safety elements for the Hospital...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Hand Hygiene Staff Education Guide
This guide was developed as an educational tool focused on common hospital-acquired infections that exist within healthcare...
Webinar Slides
Preoccupation with Failures- Reliability: Developing a Culture for Patient Safety and Experience
An informative powerpoint presentation from IHI discussing how to develop a culture of safety that supports patient care.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Human Trafficking: Guidebook on Identification, Assessment and Response in the Healthcare Setting
An excellent resource for training staff and developing processes to identify and respond to victims of human trafficking....