Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Information from the Sustainable Hospitals Program at University of Massachusetts Lowell that provides an approach to developing a sharps device inventory within your organization.

A poster developed by the FDA that can be downloaded and used for education of patient’s and families regarding proper disposal of sharps.

A downloadable pocket card perfect for handling out to employees during new hire orientation or during annual skills fairs. These pocket cards can be kept with the employee, taped in lockers or on clipboards, but they serve as a quick reminder of how to prevent needlestick injury.

Developed by a Physical Therapy group in Delaware, this is a great example of a brochure developed to demonstrate proper lifting techniques. Something similar could be used to educate staff or patients.

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.