Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

An analysis to be used when developing or updating your organization’s emergency preparedness plan. This objective tool helps you score various types of threats to determine their likelihood, severity and impact

Statewide Hurricane Drill: Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Louisiana hospitals have worked to prepare for hurricanes and other emergency events in order to better serve and support our communities. This year, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center enhanced its annual hurricane preparedness routine by testing its evacuation procedures as part of the state-wide 2016 Vigilant Guard Exercise.

The final regulatory rules on emergency preparedness for transplant hospitals. This is an excellent resource to ensure that a transplant organization’s current emergency preparedness plan meets the regulatory expectations.

The final regulatory rules on emergency preparedness for ambulatory surgical centers. This is an excellent resource to ensure that an ambulatory surgery center’s current emergency preparedness plan meets the regulatory expectations.

The final regulatory rules on emergency preparedness for critical access hospitals. This is an excellent resource to ensure that the critical access organization’s current emergency preparedness plan meets the regulatory expectations.

This podcast features a 20-minute discussion with leaders in hospital Emergency Preparedness regarding the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) during disaster situations. Tune in and listen to the latest information and be prepared to face emergencies while keeping the integrity of PHI intact.

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