Healthcare Safety Toolkit Library

The Telehealth Playbook was developed by the American Medical Association in 2020 to help physicians quickly implement telehealth services in their office practices. The playbook offers step-by-step assistance in implementing a telehealth program and answers many questions associated with these services.

The American Telemedicine Association shares a white paper on telehealth interoperability related to the recent expansion of telehealth services. To keep up with these services, it discusses plans to implement standards to achieve technical interoperability in the many facets of telehealth services.

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.

Healthcare organizations should take the possiblity of an active shooter event occuring in their facility very seriously. These resources provide key tactics on managing violent and disruptive behavior as a risk reduction process.

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.