Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Assessment tools
Emergency Department Brief Behavioral Health Risk Assessment Tool
This tool assists our members in identifying potential risks in the emergency room setting related to behavioral health...
Checklists
20 Tips for a Safer Environment of Care
The key to successfully caring for the behavioral health patient population is to focus on prevention of harm and have a...
Assessment tools
Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Hemodialysis Facilities
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific for hemodialysis facilities.
Flyer/Sign/Poster
Fall Prevention Educational Material - Rack Card
Include our rack card at discharge to ensure they are prepared to go home.
Assessment tools
Sample Peer Reference Request and Form
A request for peer review of a new applicant should include the following indicators: evaluation of the applicant’s...
Checklists
Best Practices Checklist as Gap Analysis- Scripts for Bedside Reporting
Tool that discusses the value of bedside reporting plus sample scripts staff can customize and use in real time.
Policy Templates
Patient Ticket to Ride
A template for your organization that provides immediate critical patient safety information to accompany patients leaving...
Policy Templates
Test Results Management Article
Policy statement created by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario which outlines best practices in follow-up...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Proactive Prevention of Maternal Death from Maternal Hemorrhage
The Joint Commission Quick Safety memo attached is on proactive prevention of maternal death from maternal hemorrhage. It...
Checklists
Medication Safety Pamphlet
The Medication Safety pamphlet is for you to provide to patients as a way to help them understand their medication plan....
Guidelines/Recommendations
Worksheet for Developing an Overdose Response Plan
This worksheet is a component of the Guide to Developing and Managing Overdose Prevention and Take-Home Naloxone Projects,...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Body Worn Camera Use in Healthcare Facilities
An evidence-based resource developed by the International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (2015) to address...