Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Violence in healthcare has escalated over the years and constitutes approximately 74% of workplace violence events reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is imperative that organizational leaders develop plans to prevent violence and train staff to identify and de-escalate violent behaviors as well as respond appropriately when an event occurs. This toolkit contains many resources to help facilitate the development of comprehensive violence prevention programs within your organization.

Maternal health encompasses the health of the pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in women’s healthcare. Healthcare provider’s goals in maternal care are to reduce morbidity and mortality by providing safe, quality services to the mother and her baby. This objective can be accomplished by identifying risks, educating patients and following recommended guidelines of evidence-based practice. This toolkit supplies resources to benefit in the improvement of maternal health.

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.

Personal protective equipment shortages are a significant concern for healthcare workers dealing with Covid-19. The following resources listed below are to assist in maintaining supply and sterilization while following the required guidelines.

This section includes multiple resources providing guidance and up-to-date information from professional organizations such as ISDA, CDC, LDH, and many more.

The following section provides numerous resources related to general, administrative, and regulatory requirements related to Covid-19. Materials include articles, letters, memorandums, fact sheets, toolkits, documents, updates, and bulletins to address many issues in multiple facets of healthcare during this pandemic.

Physician's office practice can include environmental and medical emergencies. It is recommended to perform a self-assessment, implement and review policies and procedures, train staff, and communicate and test plans for emergency preparedness. View the attached documents.

This bundle of general resources includes information from the industry leaders who are leading the way in supporting and developing improved processes for telehealth.

This section includes pertinent information on rules and regulations that apply to telehealth, including information specific to Louisiana healthcare providers.