Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

This is a pharmacy benefit card for injured workers for their first fill following a work related injury for TPA employers.

This is a pharmacy benefit card for injured workers for their first fill following a work related injury.

The Candence RX Pharmacy Card is provided to each injured worker for the convenience of obtaining prescriptions related to their work injury.

A gap analysis for the organization to complete to determine opportunities for improvement for the PSSM. The development of this document was a collaborative effort between LHATF, LHA, and Louisiana hospitals that will be impacted by these measures. Links are provided within the document to access resources that may be helpful for performance improvement.

An article from PS Net, that discusses the scientific research surrounding zero harm and the barriers to achievement. The commentary includes a debate on the feasibility of zero harm as a goal.

A great document to educate Board members. This Sentinel Event Alert was originally published in 2017 but was revised and republished in 2021. It addresses the role of leadership in the culture of safety and provides steps that can be implemented to achieve leadership engagement.

Here is a list of surgical site infection prevention tools to improve processes. A training module, along with checklists, promotes a safe surgical area and reduces the risk of spread of infection within this department.

Documentation of pressure ulcers can be a challenging task. Resources here provide information on how to properly document pressure sores and the healing process, including use of photography.

The CDC and APIC have implemented Healthcare and Infection Prevention Best Practices. These guidelines consist of tools and resources to address high risk infections frequently encountered in hospitals and help healthcare personnel control infection within the facility.

Prevention of wounds is the best strategy for patient care. These resources offer information on best practices in preventing skin breakdown in patients.

Performance improvement can strengthen an organization's strategies. These processes determine areas in need of improvement, reconstruct and improve processes to provide safe, high-quality care. Improving Quality Performance Measures supplies tools to assist with improvement projects identified in the organization.

To provide safe, quality care, an organization requires a plan to improve processes continuously. Quality Improvement Programs originate from a team managed by leadership implementing various strategies to achieve success. Staff involved in these details realize the effects these processes bear on a facility. Below is a collection of tools that can benefit personnel to enhance practices consistently.