Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Description of each characteristic of high reliabilty organizations provided by the VA National Center for Patient Safety.

Article that provides a list of 10 ideas to improve communication with patient handoffs.

A tool developed to facilitate leadership walk rounds. The tool gives suggestions on the types of questions leaders should ask staff, who should be involved and where the rounds should be conducted.

Step-by-step instruction from AHRQ on how to develop a process for daily huddles.

A step-by-step guide from IHI on how to create a culture of safety within the organization. This resource provides information on the role of the patient safety officer, how to address adverse events when they occur and various types of programs that can be created to facilitate the process.

The American Hospital Association actively supports healthcare organizations' fight against human trafficking and provides valuable resources for healthcare providers.

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.