Security in Healthcare Toolkit
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...
External Resource
Treatment Advocacy Center-Louisiana
This resource provides a description of the laws in Louisiana regarding the treatment of mental health patients.
External Resource
Falls Toolkit - VA National Center for Patient Safety
A Fall Prevention toolkit created by the National Center for Patient Safety that is designed to help organizations develop...
External Resource
10 Patient Handoff Communication Tools
Article that provides a list of 10 ideas to improve communication with patient handoffs.
External Resource
American Academy of Pediatrics
Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics to review health initiatives, professional resources, education and more.
External Resource
Daily Huddle Component Kit
Step-by-step instruction from AHRQ on how to develop a process for daily huddles.
External Resource
List of Confused Drug Names - Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISMP provides a list of look-alike and sound-alike medications.
Webinar
This I Vow - Importance of Hand Hygiene
A video sharing the detrimental effects that can occur from hospital-acquired infections transmitted due to inadequate hand...
External Resource
Suicide Prevention of High-Risk Behavioral Patients Webinar
The behavioral health patient who needs acute care presents unique challenges to patient safety. This webinar discusses...
External Resource
Preventing Falls in Hospitals Toolkit - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
A resource to support organizations through the entire process of implementing a program to reduce patient falls. This...
External Resource
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
AWONN's vision is to make a difference in the lives of women and newborns. Their mission is to empower and support nurses...