Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

LONL is a nursing executive leadership and nurse managers society providing resources that affect the health status of individuals and communities across the state.

LOPA is a non-profit organ and tissue recovery agency in Louisiana and manages the states donor registry.

LHA is a non-profit association representing hospitals and healthcare systems in the state of Louisiana. Their goal is to foster collaborative efforts through out the healthcare arena.

LHIMA is the association of health information management professionals providing resources to benefit patients and healthcare providers. It is recognized as a leader in health information management processes, education and research.

This organization is a private not-for-profit organization focused on clinical quality improvement, patient centered care, health information technology and end of life resources for healthcare providers and patients in Louisiana.

LEPA is a non-profit state organization focusing on emergency preparedness and response and improving public safety in emergencies.

These tools provide an analysis of current emergency preparedness plans. This analysis advises on how to evaluate and test procedures and implement improvements of identified hazards.

Hospital-acquired infections can lead to severe illness or death. The following data gives guidance on assessment of work areas, staff practices and interventions to reduce infection spread.

Emergency Preparedness and Response plans recommended for transplant centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and critical access hospitals are provided. There is also a podcast regarding the handling of PHI during a disaster situation.

Provided are a set of tools that offer self-assessment, instruction and monitoring of infection control practices to mitigate hospital-acquired infections.

Here are instructions for submission to the LDH portal. Templates for emergency plans are present for distinct healthcare providers. Best practices, technical assistance and directions from FEMA and the CDC are also included in Emergency Preparedness Resources at local, state and national levels.

Staff training is required for faculty responsible for infection control. This educational material discusses precautions, prevention, appropriate techniques and organisms liable for the spread of infection.