Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Updated guidelines on the use of restraints and seclusion in schools to increase student safety and staff accountability.

A guide that provides regulations to care for children's educational rights with disabilities.

A policy statement making school medication safe and accessible to all students.

The National Performance Goals (NPGs) are 14 high-priority focus areas designed to help hospitals, both acute and critical access, strengthen patient safety and quality of care. These measurable, actionable topics are organized to help healthcare organizations monitor performance, track progress, and drive meaningful improvements in outcomes.

Developed within the framework of existing The Joint Commission standards, the NPGs do not introduce new requirements. Instead, they highlight critical issues that go beyond minimum regulatory requirements, providing clear, practical goals for hospitals to pursue to enhance safety and quality. By aligning with the real-world challenges healthcare organizations face, the NPGs support safer, more effective care for every patient.

Provides resources about suicide, effective prevention and training for patients and families.

This resource provides a description of the laws in Louisiana regarding the treatment of mental health patients.

Practical guidance and resources to help schools and school-based health clinics maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Practical guidance and resources to help school staff prevent and manage the spread of infectious diseases in educational settings.

Programs that support both physical and mental health services for students throughout the state.

Fire Safety is an important focus in the overall environment of care in the school system. Provided are resources focusing on fire safety and prevention.

Supportive information for school staff to enhance the well-being of all students.

These resources focus on supporting students with mental health needs through a compassionate and structured approach that emphasizes safety, dignity, and academic success. It involves identifying signs of emotional distress, fostering a confidential and nonjudgmental environment, and ensuring access to appropriate resources, including counseling, school-based mental health services, and community providers.