Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy manages the licensure and professional practice of pharmacists in Louisiana.

LASN represents nursing students in Louisiana through philanthropy, academic excellence and patient focused care.

LANP organization supports nurse practitioners and is focused on advancing, supporting and promoting excellence in healthcare.

LANREMT- enhances the EMS profession through education and awareness in the state of Louisiana.

LAHQ provides quality resources for healthcare organizations through networking, education and advocacy in the state of Louisiana.

These services offer treatment for substance abuse and recovery. It is a community-based program. View to find a treatment facility, programs, medication assistance, training, and grants.

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.

Implementing best practices in cybersecurity is important for healthcare organizations to have in place to reduce cybersecurity risks and potential attacks.

Online Cybersecurity resources are provded for healthcare providers to minimize the risk of a cyber security attack.