Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Healthcare professionals may come in contact with victims of human trafficking at many levels within the healthcare system. It is of the utmost importance that healthcare professionals are aware of signs of potential trafficking and are equipped with the proper communication skills and resources to access help for victims.

This toolkit contains many helpful items to prepare staff members for an encounter with a victim of human trafficking. It includes risk assessment tools, top 10 red flags of human trafficking, human trafficking hotline information, a medical assessment algorithm, and training tools for staff.

Therapeutic Marijuana (TM) is available in Louisiana for citizens who have a debilitating medical condition (DMC). However, marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I narcotic and is still subject to the oversight and enforcement of criminal, civil and administrative law and regulation by federal authorities. In addition, TM is not approved by the U.S. FDA and there is very little evidence-based literature available to guide or support its use even with the population who have a DMC.

This toolkit has been created to provide organizations with sample tools such as policies, acknowledgment and information on TM that will help in the development of organizational processes and policies. We have also provided links and information for healthcare providers to literature on the topic to assist with managing patients who may be using or requesting TM.

Adverse events associated with medications pose a significant risk to patients. This toolkit is packed full of risk assessments, articles, guidelines and resources. These tools can help reduce the risk of adverse drug events, raise awareness of high-risk processes and medications, and help ensure the security of medications throughout the organization.

A toolkit designed to provide resources to support quality nursing care. The kit offers tools that can be used for performance improvement and risk assessment of critical nursing processes.

This toolkit provides information on effectively managing opioid usage in the hospital or clinic setting. The reference documents provided below address topics such as opioid prescribing practices, risk assessments, patient monitoring and opioid overdose.

Specifically designed with physician office practice risk concerns in mind, this toolkit features a Self-Risk Assessment tool, various checklists, forms and other resources. This toolkit is designed to help the office practice target risks that are unique to the ambulatory care setting. The self-risk assessment is an excellent tool to facilitate a comprehensive evaluation of the current practices compared to best practices whereby plans of action can be formulated.

Each state dictates how telemedicine will be provided when the patient is located in their state. Each state is different, and it can be confusing to keep up with all the rules and ensure that a physician is considered “licensed” when providing care. This document provides a quick reference for some common states in which Louisiana providers may encounter the need to do telemedicine.

This webinar will discuss legislation enacted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and address “Frequently Asked Questions” about these statutes. Attorneys Cullen J. Dupuy and Katherine M. Cook of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP discuss both the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act and the Louisiana Health Emergency Posers Act and the impact these acts have on Healthcare Professionals and Facilities.

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This PowerPoint presentation was created for organizations to use when training general staff members about antibiotic stewardship. This is only a PowerPoint presentation with no voiceover and is set up for staff to be able to read through and understand. The information is directed at clinicians and provides a basic overview of the antibiotic resistance crisis, what resistance means in the real world and how general staff members can make an impact in reducing the problems associated with antibiotic misuse.

The article discusses surgical fire prevention and measures to mitigate risks.

Certain practices are important to preventing injury when lifting materials within the healthcare organization. Resources provided in this section will be helpful in reminding employees of the best practices that should be used prior to performing a lift.

Employee training on safe lifting is an important component to preventing injuries. The resources in this section will provide organizations with a means to properly train their employees on lifting in areas outside of patient care.

Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries. The resources in this section can assist an organization in developing a plan to reduce the risk of these types of injuries. Resources are provided by industry leaders such as CDC, OSHA and NIOSH.

In addition to the resources provided in the toolkit, there are many valuable online resources listed below.

COVID-19 in the arena of workers' compensation can differ in each state. Provided are resources to assist with the WC process when COVID-19 is part of the WC claim/issue.

The healthcare provider is an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the healthcare workers, there would be no one to care for those exposed and diagnosed with COVID-19. Provided are resources to ensure the healthcare providers have what they need to do their job during the pandemic.