Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Guidelines/Recommendations
Environmental Services Cleaning Guidebook
A guide for the environmental services staff to aid in training on proper cleaning through-out a healthcare facility.
Assessment tools
ASC Quality Collaboration - Hand Hygiene: What CMS Surveyors are Looking For
CMS Surveyors utilize a worksheet to assess infection control practices in a healthcare organizaiton. This resource...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Reluctance for Simple Explanations- FMEA
A quick reference to use when conducting an FMEA. This resources guides you through steps, probability and severity ranking...
Policy Templates
Just Culture Sample Policy
This sample policy addresses organizational commitment to Just Culture.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Louisiana Substance Use in Pregnancy Toolkit
The Louisiana Department of Health and The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services introduce The Louisiana...
Assessment tools
Nursing Responsibility Risk Assessment
A risk assessment tool to evaluate processes that require specific training and supervision by a registered nurse.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Termination of Physician-Patient Relationship
Guidelines to follow when terminating a relationship with a patient as provided by LSMS.
Assessment tools
AORN: Fire Risk Assessment Tool
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) fire risk assessment tool is recommended for use during the...
Assessment tools
Organization Assessment for Safe Opioid Practices
The proactive assessment of safety practices, especially those involving opioid use, can provide hospitals with valuable...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Article: Continuous Monitoring of Patient Vital Signs to Reduce Failure-to-Rescue Events
Johns-Hopkins Hospital describes their organization's successful continuous patient monitoring project. The...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Safe Patient Handling Programs: Effectiveness and Cost Savings
Safe patient handling programs pay for themselves. This resource provides information on the effectiveness and cost savings...
Guidelines/Recommendations
Surviving Sepsis Pocket Guide
A two-page summary of the guidelines for sepsis and septic shock, including other supportive therapy for severe sepsis. The...