Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

This information, provided by the CDC, provides specific evidence-based guidelines for environmental infection control and prevention in healthcare facilities. This resource addresses equipment cleaning, HVAC systems, pest control and construction projects, etc that have an impact on the health of others.

Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to acute care hospitals.

Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific for hemodialysis facilities.

Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to long term care facilities.

Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to outpatient care settings.

Sample environment of care checklist that lists items evaluated during the DHH survey infection control risk assessment.

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