Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Detailed sample protocol for renal adjustments on specific medications.

Sample physician order set for sepsis. These orders are designed according to evidence-based practice and with antibiotic stewardship in mind.

A checklist to assess comprehensive behavioral health service elements.

Article by The Joint Commission that discusses the value of psychiatric advanced directives and offers information on how to these can be developed with patients.

Sample psychiatric advanced directive forms developed by the Office of Mental Health and Mental Health Advocacy Service.

An informational poster developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that can be used by any healthcare organization. This poster can be used to educate patients and families or even staff members regarding mental health crisis and how to respond in an emergency.

Although it is healthcare's goal to maintain a safe environment at all times, violence remains a significant concern today. It is vital to implement processes to prevent workplace violence. Security practices can include an array of methods. The following documents provide best practices and alternative approaches that may be applied when handling violent encounters.

Reducing the risk of encountering an active shooter situation is important to any business, especially healthcare. These resources provide tools on how to plan what to do in the event of an active shooter/violent situation.