Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

The Joint Commission's Quick Safety Newsletter: Issue 67, discusses how mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths.

AWHONN has adapted the SBAR tool to promote respectful and inclusive patient communication and care.

AWHONN has adapted the SBAR Tool to promote respectful and inclusive patient communication and care.

Link: https://www.awhonn.org/awhonn-sbars/

The Environmental Services department is exposed to many hazards related to lifting. This risk assessment is designed for the EVS Manager to do an evaluation of the department to identify common hazards against best practices related to safe lifting plans and hazard identification, job design, workplace practices, and training.

A comprehensive white paper to address Safe Patient Handling and Mobility from the perspective of technology, physical facility design and construction, and the business case for SPHM programs. This white paper is based on a wealth of research which recognizes the significant risks of manual patient handling to caregivers and to patients.

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.

Acitve shooter events are increasing more and more across the U.S. and the experts have developed tools to help the lay person identify a potential active shooter as a risk reduction strategy.

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

It is essential to understand a security program. These resources help build and sustain a security program in healthcare. Sources delve further into risk considerations of law enforcement's presence in the emergency room and guidance to infant abductions.