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.

The Internal Association or Healthcare Security and Safety provide resources, training, and events to manage and direct healthcare facilities' safety and security programs. Visit their home page for these guidelines.

The ISID internet site provides quick links and a viral feed on emerging news related to infection control, diseases, research, educations, advocacy, and upcoming events.

The IRM is a professional organization that leads to excelling in risk management. They collaborate with partners in the industry to provide risk management support, education, and training. Visit this website to learn more.

This institute's mission is to provide the best healthcare worldwide. Many sources are available on medical management and ongoing education, including upcoming conferences and certifications.

This Association provides resources for palliative care. This site includes education, certification, advocacy, leadership, and research to transform and deliver expert care in serious illness.

This organization and an agency of HHS. It supports the community, including laypersons and healthcare professionals, financially to provide healthcare resources. Visit the site for the many avenues they offer and to apply for grants, loans, or scholarships.

These resources intend to reduce SSI by providing evidence-based interventions and guidance to prevent and control infections. This information shares processes and strategies to improve communication, answer questions and educate staff and patients. The goal is to decrease risks and increase care quality by addressing essential components and primary surgery factors.

Resources to assist organizations with understanding and implementing best practices for identification and treatment of sepsis in order to improve patient outcomes.

Sample tools that can be used to facilitate compliance with national sepsis clinical practice guidelines. Use these ideas to help customize unique tools for your organization, such as pocket references and posters for staff, standing order sets and performance improvement checklists.

Provided are a variety of resources focusing on patient safety in the outpatient/office practice setting.

Education is crucial to the prevention of an overdose. The following presentation shares concerns related to the risks, patient monitoring and development of policies. This material prepares staff to maintain safety with the administration of opioids.

Recommendations, tools, sample policies and protocols can be found in Opioid Prescribing Best Practices. This data distributes information on chronic pain, pain experienced by specific age populations and particular requirements involved with these medication's dispensing.