Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

LDH provides template emergency preparedness plans for healthcare, long term care, behavioral health and outpatient facilities.

LDH provides information on the emergency preparedness rules specifically for hospitals.

LDH provides information on the emergency preparedness rules specificially to nursing homes.

ASPR Tracie provides information and technical assistance for the public and healthcare entities in emergency preparedness.

FEMA provides resources and information on current emergency situations occuring in the United States.

CDC provides resources for emergency health professionals with training tools and resources to prepare and respond to emergency situations.

Acitve shooter events are increasing more and more across the U.S. and the experts have developed tools to help the lay person identify a potential active shooter as a risk reduction strategy.

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.

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.

Prioritizing our Healthcare Workers: The importance of Addressing the Intersection of Workplace Violence and Mental Health and Wellbeing