Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Hospitals are encouraged to train all staff in violence and de-escalation techniques to help defuse potentially aggressive individuals. Louisiana law offers limitation of liability for staff who utilize these techniques in good faith, but they must have documented training by an instructor certified in a formal nonviolent crisis intervention program. This document references the Louisiana statute that applies to this unique situation.

A flyer displaying resource information for national hotlines that can assist with mental health resources.

A self-assessment checklist to determine a competency level in the area of promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency.

Living with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease can be very challenging as the disease slowly impairs the ability to remember, think and reason appropriately. This brochure is an excellent resource to provide to families. It is meant to help them better understand some of the unique changes their loved one may experience and things that can be done to create a safer environment.

This educational flyer can be used to help train staff and physicians on the problems related to alarm safety. The flyer, from The Joint Commission, outlines recommendations for combating the problem as outlined in Sentinel Event Alert #50.

This is the full Sentinel Event Alert on alarm safety published by The Joint Commission in 2013. This alert discusses the problems identified through reporting of events into The Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event database and includes recommendations for improvement.

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.

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.