Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

Violence in healthcare has escalated over the years and constitutes approximately 74% of workplace violence events reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is imperative that organizational leaders develop plans to prevent violence and train staff to identify and de-escalate violent behaviors as well as respond appropriately when an event occurs. This toolkit contains many resources to help facilitate the development of comprehensive violence prevention programs within your organization.

Maternal health encompasses the health of the pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in women’s healthcare. Healthcare provider’s goals in maternal care are to reduce morbidity and mortality by providing safe, quality services to the mother and her baby. This objective can be accomplished by identifying risks, educating patients and following recommended guidelines of evidence-based practice. This toolkit supplies resources to benefit in the improvement of maternal health.

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy manages the licensure and professional practice of pharmacists in Louisiana.

LASN represents nursing students in Louisiana through philanthropy, academic excellence and patient focused care.

LANP organization supports nurse practitioners and is focused on advancing, supporting and promoting excellence in healthcare.

LANREMT- enhances the EMS profession through education and awareness in the state of Louisiana.

LAHQ provides quality resources for healthcare organizations through networking, education and advocacy in the state of Louisiana.

These services offer treatment for substance abuse and recovery. It is a community-based program. View to find a treatment facility, programs, medication assistance, training, and grants.

This bundle of general resources includes information from the industry leaders who are leading the way in supporting and developing improved processes for telehealth.

It is essential to have up-to-date policies, procedures and forms to support your telehealth program. This section contains samples that can be used to help you develop your own customized documents.

This section includes pertinent information on rules and regulations that apply to telehealth, including information specific to Louisiana healthcare providers.

Concerns are widespread in the realm of telehealth. This area offers information on how to achieve telehealth interoperability at all levels of this program while maintaining HIPAA guidelines.

This section includes numerous resources on how to get started with initiating telehealth in your organization. It consists of a variety of information from a startup checklist to a set of best practices and steps to developing a successful program.

Attached are several online resources derived from professional organizations that take a vested interest in the health and well-being of women and children.