Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Guidelines/Recommendations
CMS Clinical Standards Survey and Certification Letter
The Institute of Medicine has defined an ADE as an “injury resulting from medical intervention related to a drug.”...
Guidelines/Recommendations
WHO Guidelines on the Pharmacological Treatment of Persisting Pain in Children
Pain in the pediatric population can be challenging, but it cannot be ignored. These evidence-based guidelines can help...
Assessment tools
Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk
Use of the Braden Scale is a best practice in patient assessment for determining which patients are at the highest risk of...
Checklists
Safe Patient Handling Program Checklist
Use this checklist to compare your current policies and practices against best practices in safe patient handling.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Toolkit for Mitigating Violence in the Workplace
A document developed jointly by the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives to...
Assessment tools
Medication Tracking Log
A sample tool that can be used to track the use of antibiotics in your organization.
Policy Templates
Duke University Medical Center: Laser Safety Policy
Using lasers safely in the surgical area is vital for patient and staff member safety. This sample laser safety policy was...
Guidelines/Recommendations
AHIMA Telemedicine Toolkit
The American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) telemedicine toolkit summarizes telemedicine’s...
Checklists
National Health Service Corps: NHSC Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services Checklist
A checklist to assess comprehensive behavioral health service elements.
Screening Tools
American Academy of Pediatrics: Mental Health Screening and Assessment Tools for Primary Care
This resource provides screening and assessment tools for primary care units involving patients with mental health issues.
Assessment tools
Infection Control Risk Assessment: Matrix of Precautions for Construction and Renovation
Healthcare facilities are expected to conduct and document an Infection Control Risk Assessment, also called an ICRA, prior...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Fall Prevention Resource Guide
This resource presents an overview for development of an effective fall prevention program, including a policy development...