Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

UpGard provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a proactive cyber security risk assessment to identify opportunties for improvement and areas in need of risk reduction processes.

The NAIC provides resources for the insurance sector in cybersecurity risks and attacks.

IRM provides resources for risk professionals in the area of cyber risk and security.

Microsoft provides an article on cybercriminals conducting phishing attacks and risk reduction measures.

Resources are provided to assist healthcare entities with prevention and recovering from ransomware attacks.

DHH provides resources on how to manage cybersecurity threats and how to protect patients and their information.

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.

Reducing the risk of encountering an active shooter situation is important to any business, especially healthcare. These resources provide tools on how to plan what to do in the event of an active shooter/violent situation.

Acitve shooter events are increasing more and more across the U.S. and the experts have developed tools to help the lay person identify a potential active shooter as a risk reduction strategy.