Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

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.

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.

Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable of the issues, risks and responses associated with care of the behavioral health patient. The following information will assist healthcare providers to optimize treatment of behavioral patients that present in various healthcare settings.

Depression and suicide screens are essential in identifying high-risk patients. Screening, assessment, re-assessment, education and prevention are the keys to a successful program. Provided are multiple tools to evaluate patients who present with signs and symptoms related to depression and suicide.

Maintanence of safety and security when caring for behavioral health patients is of paramount importance to ensure everyone remains safe. Use the resources in this section to evaluate and maintain a safe environment of care.

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