Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Sample language to develop an acknowledgment for the caregivers of patients who use TM while admitted to the organization. This language serves as an understanding between the caregiver and the organization that the administration of TM will be conducted appropriately and according to Louisiana law.

Sample patient consent to treatment with TM. This policy is most applicable to the physician office practice where the physician has been approved by LSBME to recommend TM. This language can be customized for your organization. The policy outlines side effects, risks and other important information regarding the medication.

This document, provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, provides guidance to Boards of Nursing on assessment and decision making on issues related to marijuana. These guidelines address licensees who test positive for THC or metabolites, improper certifying of medical marijuana program qualifying conditions, and licensee’s administration of marijuana outside of a therapeutic marijuana program.

Medication errors can occur at any point in the medication delivery system. These guidelines provide the pharmacist with practical recommendations and best practices for preventing and mitigating patient harm from medication errors.

This policy statement, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, addresses medication errors in the pediatric population. The statement outlines safeguards that should be taken for pediatric patients, going above and beyond those for adults.

National Patient Safety Goals represent best practices with various processes. This R3 Report from The Joint Commission gives detailed information on the NPSG for anticoagulant therapy that includes the requirement, the rationale for why the requirement was developed, and the reference.

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

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.