Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

LEPA is a non-profit state organization focusing on emergency preparedness and response and improving public safety in emergencies.

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy manages the licensure and professional practice of pharmacists in Louisiana.

LASN represents nursing students in Louisiana through philanthropy, academic excellence and patient focused care.

LANP organization supports nurse practitioners and is focused on advancing, supporting and promoting excellence in healthcare.

LANREMT- enhances the EMS profession through education and awareness in the state of Louisiana.

LAHQ provides quality resources for healthcare organizations through networking, education and advocacy in the state of Louisiana.

Here are instructions for submission to the LDH portal. Templates for emergency plans are present for distinct healthcare providers. Best practices, technical assistance and directions from FEMA and the CDC are also included in Emergency Preparedness Resources at local, state and national levels.

Staff training is required for faculty responsible for infection control. This educational material discusses precautions, prevention, appropriate techniques and organisms liable for the spread of infection.

The environment of care in healthcare organizations focuses on anywhere patients are treated. The main objective in the environment of care arena is to provide a safe and effective environment for patients, employees and visitors. These resources focus on environment of care safety in healthcare organizations.

Fire Safety is an important focus in the overall environment of care in healthcare. Provided are resources focusing on fire safety and prevention.

The ED is the point of entry into an organization for many patients. Ensuring the safety of patients begins where ever the patient presents and often times quality initiatives base timing of critical care from the patient's point of entry. Information and sample tools to help improve internal processes and compliance with national quality measures are assembled in this section.

The ED is typically a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment with a wide range of conditions being treated among a variety of age groups at any given time. Resources in this category are designed to support risk reduction efforts related to unique ED department concerns.