Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

AHRQ has developed an interview guide for use in the ambulatory setting. It is a survey to assess the patient’s experience with access to care and perception of telehealth.

This evaluation toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to assist in developing strategies for monitoring information technology. It provides examples of measures for evaluation and project examples.

The ASHRM Telemedicine White Paper examines telehealth risks utilizing an enterprise risk management framework. This document analyzes risks within the ERM domains of operations, clinical, strategic, financial, human capital, legal, technology and hazard-mitigation.

A quick link provided by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners that summarizes Louisiana telehealth law. The Louisiana Telehealth Access Act discusses legislative findings, definitions and rules defined for telehealth services.

A chart is available with an overview of telemedicine policies by state. It specifies if a state license is required, reimbursement policies affiliated with Medicaid and private payer, and other rules and regulations.

This article sums up the growth of telemedicine. It discusses many of the challenges, liability concerns, licensing and mandates to comply with regulatory agencies involved with this thriving communication affecting healthcare.

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.