Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Violence in healthcare has escalated over the years and constitutes approximately 74% of workplace violence events reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is imperative that organizational leaders develop plans to prevent violence and train staff to identify and de-escalate violent behaviors as well as respond appropriately when an event occurs. This toolkit contains many resources to help facilitate the development of comprehensive violence prevention programs within your organization.

Maternal health encompasses the health of the pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in women’s healthcare. Healthcare provider’s goals in maternal care are to reduce morbidity and mortality by providing safe, quality services to the mother and her baby. This objective can be accomplished by identifying risks, educating patients and following recommended guidelines of evidence-based practice. This toolkit supplies resources to benefit in the improvement of maternal health.

A bulletin provided by the Office of Civil Rights stressing the importance of healthcare obligations and the Coronavirus. OCR prohibits discrimination based on disability in Health and Human Service funded health programs or activities. The information discusses the denial of care, dignity, and HIPAA.

CMS developed a Coronavirus Partner Toolkit. These materials were designed to keep all informed of updated information on Covid-19. This toolkit includes access to podcasts, transcripts, Stakeholder Calls, and many resources if you work with the general public or within a healthcare setting.

The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a letter allowing flexibility for hospitals/clinics to utilize alternate satellite locations to accommodate an influx of patients requiring treatment. These allowances include both handling and delivery of controlled substances to nonregistered satellite locations. Considerations of these requirements are included.

This article is a reminder by CMS to uphold EMTALA obligations. These obligations include abiding by federal regulations by offering an appropriate screening of those suspected of having COIVD-19, stabilization, and transfer of patients. The document also includes revised guidance for nursing home visitation restrictions and new hospice guidelines.

This fact sheet provides a toolkit issued to help state and local governments develop alternate care sites. It focuses on expanding capacity and providing needed care to the patient. It guides how to receive payment through CMS. The appendices include additional information on hospital requirements and waivers, Medicare hospital enrollment, provider flexibilities, Medicare payment for health care services furnished at an ACS, and CMS regional office contact list.

Effective July 31, 2020, this memorandum is a notification of the termination of recognition of the NABP passport. It requires a credential issued by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to practice pharmacy either within or for the State of Louisiana.

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.

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.