Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

The Medication Safety pamphlet is for you to provide to patients as a way to help them understand their medication plan. This allows the patient to stay involved and informed with their medical care. Included in each pamphlet is a Medication Tracker designed for easy access to their medication list and folds up for them to keep in their wallet at all times.

If you would like copies of this publication mailed to you, please contact Lori Ray at 225.368.3801 or loriray@lhatrustfunds.com.

The WHO provides tips on improving medication safety.

Sample score card to present unit based performance improvement indicators.

Sample quarterly score card to display performance improvement results on a quarterly basis.

A risk assessment tool to evaluate processes that require specific training and supervision by a registered nurse.

A risk assessment tool to evaluate the current discharge process in place as it compares to best practices and regulations.

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.