Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Medjacking, also known as medical device hijacking, is a security threat to healthcare organizations because connected medical devices can be hacked, exposing confidential patient information. This threat targets devices directly associated with patient care. It is imperative for organizations to review security of medical devices and ensure security strategies are in place to protect against a direct threat to patients. This white paper developed by Great Bay Software, Inc in Bloomington, MN recommends five best practices to mitigate the risks from medjacking.

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued voluntary best practices, including 10 great tips for healthcare organizations for managing cyber threats and protecting patients.

Quick reference pocket card to help remind staff physicians of the timeliness of the sepsis bundle interventions.

Quick reference badge card to help remind staff of the timeliness of the sepsis bundle interventions.

An AHRQ Guide to improving patient flow and ED overcrowding in hospitals. This guide is a performance improvement tool to direct you through the organization of your team, identification of strategies and implementing change to improve patient safety.

A document from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) describing the process of handoff using this standardized tool, including a Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) tool.

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.