Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

This department works to protect child welfare and offers support for families in need of assistance. The website provides news, a helpdesk and emergency preparedness guidance for these individuals.

This 2019 webinar raises awareness of potential hazards that lead to surgical fires. Director of Patient Safety Caroline Stegeman discusses best practices and prevention tools that can be implemented to reduce surgical fire risks.

The behavioral health patient who needs acute care presents unique challenges to patient safety. This webinar discusses suicide prevention in high-risk behavioral patients.

Falls are a common adverse event for behavioral health patients. This webinar considers different fall risk assessments, the common causes of falls amongst this patient population and possible interventions to reduce the occurrence of falls.

A video sharing the detrimental effects that can occur from hospital-acquired infections transmitted due to inadequate hand washing. It includes preventative measures and indicators corresponding to appropriate time frames staff are required to wash their hands when caring for patients.

Credentialing professionals often face their greatest challenge in documenting competency effectively. This session offers a comprehensive overview of proven strategies to navigate this critical aspect of the credentialing process. Participants will also explore the risks associated with negligent credentialing and gain practical tips for building and maintaining a sound, defensible credentialing program.

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.