Security in Healthcare Toolkit
Screening Tools
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Adult Suicide Risk Screening Tool
This resource is an assessment tool for healthcare providers to determine suicide risk in adult patients.
Guidelines/Recommendations
Limitation of Liability For Crisis Intervention Trained Staff
Hospitals are encouraged to train all staff in violence and de-escalation techniques to help defuse potentially aggressive...
Assessment tools
Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Long-Term Care Facilities
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to long term care facilities.
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.
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
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...
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...