Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

The strategies included in this print include tools and resources to eliminate hospital-acquired infections. Bundles contain guidance on risk assessment, surveillance, best practices and much more.

When communicating patient health information from a distance, there is always the risk of concern of encountering a breach. It is the facility’s responsibility to comply with HIPAA standards and maintain confidentiality with all communications that occur electronically. This article reiterates that safeguards remain in place, and the transfer of information is secure by any route used in the transmission of patient information.

This article encompasses the many risks confronted with the use of telemedicine today. It focuses on five specific areas that are at high risk with the use of these services. These include litigation, licensing, policies and procedures, documentation and informed consent, and contracts. The data cues in on how to avoid or manage these fields.

This resource center provides resources to new and existing programs for the Texas and Louisiana regions. It consists of state updates and upcoming events related to telemedicine and telehealth.

This organization focuses solely on telehealth with the goal of efficient delivery. It includes policies, events, initiatives, resources and news associated with telemedicine.

Medical Group Management Association offers news and insights, resources, data, advocacy, events, certification and more. This site focuses on keeping professionals up to date on changes and striving for positive results.

Healthcare organizations should take the possiblity of an active shooter event occuring in their facility very seriously. These resources provide key tactics on managing violent and disruptive behavior as a risk reduction process.

Active shooter training is vital for all staff in a healthcare organization as they are the eyes and ears of the facility. These resources help ensure staff are trained and prepared to address violent/aggressive behavior/situations.