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Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Browse our extensive toolkit library for helpful tips, tools and resources designed to make your job easier!

Our toolkits are your one-stop-shop for information pertinent to improving processes, identifying best practices, reducing risks, obtaining education information, and much more.

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  • AORN: How to Plan an OR Fire Drill

    Planning and conducting an OR fire drill is essential for the safety of patients, staff and physicians. This Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)-produced resource provides instructions to assist surgical staff members in planning and conducting OR fire drills.

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  • AORN: Fire Drill Scenarios

    The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) discusses 12 different fire drill scenarios that may be used for conducting fire drills in the surgical area.

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  • AORN: Fire Drill Evaluation Tool

    Evaluations should follow all fire drills to document improvement and safety. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) provides a useful fire drill evaluation tool for use by healthcare facilities.

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  • AORN: Fire Prevention Assessment Protocol

    The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recommends completing this fire prevention assessment protocol prior to any surgical procedure. The protocol contains a risk assessment and interventions based on the assessment and surgical procedure.

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  • OR Fire Prevention Algorithm

    The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) encourages surgical staff members to use this OR fire prevention algorithm poster. The information can be posted in highly visible areas of the surgical suite.

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  • AORN: Comprehensive Surgical Checklist

    The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN's) comprehensive surgical checklist offers recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and The Joint Commission (TJC), including best practices when performing surgical procedures.

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  • Organizational Safety

    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.
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  • Staff Resources

    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.
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