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Becker's Operating Room Clinical Quality & Infection Control finds and is provided with a wide range of downloadable tools and resources designed to help healthcare providers improve the quality of care they can provide to their patients and ensure a safe working environment for their staff members.

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Category

Anesthesia
Catheter-Associated Infection Prevention
Clostridium Difficile Prevention
Emergency Drills & Response
Environmental Cleaning
Flu Prevention
Hand Hygiene
Infection Control/Prevention (General)
Medication Reconciliation/Safety
Misc.
MRSA
OSHA/Sharps Safety
Patient Falls
Patient Handoffs
Patient Safety Culture
Patient Satisfaction/Education
Post-Op/Discharge
Safe Injections
Sterile Processing
Surgical/OR Fires
Surgical Safety
Surgical Site Infection/Wound Care
TB
Waste Management

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Anesthesia

Anesthesia Awareness Policy
'Anesthesia, Your Anesthesiologist and You' Brochure From NAPA
Coloring & Activity Book for Children About Anesthesia and Surgery
Conscious Sedation Brochure From AANA
'Herbal Products and Your Anesthetic' Brochure
Moderate Sedation Study Aid Poster From VA
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Safety Checklist
Pre-Procedure Evaluation Template for Procedures Requiring Moderate Sedation
Safe Site Recommendations for Anesthesia From Minnesota Hospital Association
Waste Anesthetic Gases Educational Brochure From NIOSH
'What If Your Child Needs Anesthesia?' Brochure From NAPA

Catheter-Associated Infection Prevention

CAUTI Infection Prevention Toolkit
CDC Checklist for CLABSI Prevention
CDC's Validation Toolkit for CLABSIs in ICUs
Central Line Test Questions
Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist Developed by Johns Hopkins Medicine
CLABSI Toolkit
FAQs About CAUTIs Poster

Clostridium Difficile Prevention

6 Steps to C. Difficile Prevention Poster
AHRQ Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit for C. Diff
APIC's Guide to C. Diff Infection Prevention
C. Diff Infection Patient Education Brochure
Clorox's Norovirus and C. Difficile Prevention Toolkits
Clostridium Difficile Environmental Cleaning Checklist
Clostridium Difficile FAQs Poster
Clostridium Difficile Patient Information Sheet
Environmental Audit Tool for Management of C. Diff
Testing for C. Diff Video

Emergency Drills & Response

AHA Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness Checklist
Emergency Preparedness Assessment Tool From NJHA
Hospital Emergency Response Checklist From WHO
Infection Control Checklist When Reopening After Extensive Water and Wind Damage
Information Systems Downtime Drill
Job Action Cards for Radiological Incident From Gundersen Lutheran Health System

Environmental Cleaning

Cleaning and Disinfecting Education and Recognition Toolkit
Environmental Cleaning Checklist Audit Tool
Environmental Checklist for Monitoring Terminal Cleaning From CDC
Environmental Cleaning Evaluation Worksheet From CDC
Environmental Infection Prevention Toolkit
Environmental Services High-Touch Training Before & After Diagrams
Environmental Services Infection Prevention Poster
General Area Cleaning Checklist
OR/Procedure Room Cleaning Checklist
Sample ASC Environmental Cleaning Policy and Procedure
Sample Environmental Cleaning Schedule for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Flu Prevention

7 Flu and Infection Prevention Safety Videos From the Department of Veterans Affairs
8 Seasonal Flu Buttons and Stickers From the Department of Veterans Affairs
10 Influenza Posters From the Department of Veterans Affairs
Flu Vaccination Myths & Facts Sheet
'Get the Flu Vaccine, Not the Flu' Poster From CMS
Healthcare Worker Flu Immunization Checklist
Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist From CDC
Patient's and Parent's Guide to Influenza Prevention Flyer

Hand Hygiene

2 Simple Handwashing Posters
3 Hand Hygiene Videos
10 Hand Hygiene Posters for Clinical Staff From the Department of Veteran Affairs
Adaptable Hand Hygiene Practices Slide Presentation
Additional Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool
ASC Quality Collaboration Sample Hand Hygiene Policy/Procedure
ASC Quality Collaboration's Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Tool
'C. the DIFFerence Handwashing Can Make' Brochure
CAPS Video on Hand Hygiene's Effect on Patient Lives
CDC Hand Hygiene Video
CDC's Interactive Hand Hygiene Education
'Clean Hands Save Lives' Flyer From APIC
'Clean Hands Save Lives' Poster From CDC
'Effective Disinfection: It's in Your Hands' Poster
Excel Log for Computing Alcohol Product Use
Glove Use Information Brochure
GOJO's Hand Hygiene Posters
Hand Hygiene and Glove Use Monitoring Form
Hand Hygiene Brochure for Patients From CDC
'Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers' Brochure
Hand Hygiene/Glove Use Observation Tool
'Hand Hygiene: How's Your Technique' Posters
Hand Hygiene Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire
Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool
Hand Hygiene Observation Form From GOJO
Hand Hygiene Observation Form From Johns Hopkins Medicine
Hand Hygiene Observation Record
Hand Hygiene Poster Collection From Johns Hopkins
Hand Hygiene Poster from the Minnesota Department of Health
Hand Hygiene Posters & Screen Saver From CDC
Hand Hygiene Promotional Materials Placement Guide
Hand Hygiene Questionnaire for Staff
Hand Hygiene Recognition Program
'Hand Hygiene Saves Lives' Patient Admission Video
Hand Hygiene Screen Savers and Poster From 'High Five for Healthy New Hampshire'
Hand Hygiene Surveillance Instrument
Hand Hygiene Training Course From CDC
Hand Hygiene Why, How and When Brochure
Hand Rub Selection Checklist
Handwashing Poster for Kids
Handwashing Reminder Door Sign
Handwashing Statistics Poster
'How It Works: Cleaning Hands with Waterless Hand Sanitizer' Poster
'How to Handrub/Handwash' Poster From WHO
'I'm a Fan of Handwashing' Restroom Sign
Indiana Health Department's Hand Hygiene Observation Tool
iPhone Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring Tool
"It's OK to Ask" Hand Hygiene Buttons
'My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene' Poster
Novant Health Hand Hygiene Marketing Kit
Patient Observation of Healthcare Worker Hand Hygiene Tool
'Patient's Guide to Hand Hygiene' Flyer
PowerPoint Presentation for Hand Hygiene Education
'Practice Hand Hygiene After Removing Gloves' Poster
Respiratory Hygiene Poster
Sample Hospital Hand Hygiene Policies
Surgery Center Hand Washing Flier for Patients
'This Is Your Hand Unwashed' Poster
Two Hand Hygiene Videos
Two Johns Hopkins Hand Hygiene Observation Tools
Wash Your Hands (in 24 Languages) Poster
WHO Hand Washing and Hand Rubbing Posters Available for Download
'Your Health is in Your Clean Hands' Poster

Infection Control/Prevention (General)

2 Antimicrobial Stewardship Proposal Samples
4 Sample Surgery Center Infection Control Tools
Adult Treatment Guidelines for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Ambulatory Surgery Center Infection Prevention & Control Toolkit
APIC's Guide to Infection Prevention in Emergency Services
ASC Quality Collaboration's Infection Prevention Toolkits for Surgery Centers
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Prevention Toolkit
CDC's CRE Prevention Toolkit
Communicable Diseases and Control Measures Chart
Computer-Based, Video-Simulation Training Program on Infection Control Practices From HHS
'Cover Your Cough' Poster & Flyer
IHI Severe Sepsis Bundles
Infection Control Assessment Tool for Hospitals
Infection Control Competency Quiz and Staff Questions
Infection Control Environmental Review Form
Infection Control Information Sheet and Education Checklist for Physicians
Infection Control Program Cleaning Checklists
Infection Control Program Flow Chart
Infection Control Risk Assessment
Infection Prevention Checklist for Outpatient Settings From CDC
Infection Prevention Education for ASCs
Interactive Infection Risk Assessment Worksheet
'Love the Glove' HAI Prevention Poster and Brochure
Nevada Public Health Foundation's 'Infection Control in ASCs'
NICE Updated Infection Control Guideline
Oregon Patient Safety Commission's Infection Prevention Program Annual Goals Evaluation Tool
PA Patient Safety Authority's Norovirus Preparedness Tool
Personalized Hospital Infection Prevention Poster
Quality Infection Control Toolkits From the North Carolina Center for Hospital Quality and Patient Safety
Sample Infection Control Risk Assessment for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Sample Isolation Policy
Scrub the Hub Posters
Severe Sepsis Audit Tool
Toolkit for ICU Safety
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Guide
Video Training on Infection Control Practices
'Your Patient has Respiratory Symptoms - So What?' Brochure

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Medication Reconciliation/Safety

10 Tips to Prevent Accidental Medicine Overdose
10 Tools for Addressing Medication Errors
AHRQ Pamphlet for Reducing Medication Errors
AHRQ Toolkit to Enhance Medication Safety Through ED Pharmacist
Amerinet Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Toolkit
Antibiotic Regimen Selection for Surgery Pocket Card
Anticoagulation Adverse Drug Event Gap Analysis
Audio Slideshow on Telephone/Verbal Orders
'Check Your Medicines"' Checklist Poster
'Do Not Crush' List (Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not be Crushed)
'Drug Interactions: What You Should Know' Brochure
ECRI Medication Safety Solutions Kit
FDA and ISMP Lists of Look-Alike Drug Names With Recommended Tall Man Letters
Get Smart Posters for Appropriate Antibiotics Administration
Guide to Reducing Adverse Drug Events
How to Create an Accurate Medication List
ISMP Medication Safety Self-Assessment
Medical Error Education Video for Patients From AHRQ
Medication Calendar
Medication Disposal Guide
Medication History/Discharge Order/Patient Instructions Form From Kearney County Health Services
Medication Reconciliation Form
Medication Risks Poster
Medication Safety Best Practices Guide for Ambulatory Care Use
Medication Safety Checklist From AMA
Medication Safety Checklist From National Council on Patient Information and Education
Medication Safety Reconciliation Toolkit
Medication Safety Toolkit for High-Risk Medicare Beneficiaries
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Sample Anticoagulant Risk Analysis
Sample Policy on Telephone/Verbal Orders
SCIP 'Stop Antibiotics' Poster
Spanish Language Medication Tracking Tool
Table of Standard Concentrations of Neonatal Drug Infusions
'The More We Know, the More We Can Help' Medication Brochure

Misc.

6 Colorectal Cancer Screening Posters
6 Fact Sheets Developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
6 Patient Safety Posters From the Renal Physicians Association
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors
ABCDE Bundle for Critically Ill Patients
ABCs of Patient Safety Poster
Additions to ASC Approved Procedures List Policy
Adverse Event Disclosure Guide
Adverse Event Management Checklist
Adverse Event Reporting Form for Office-Based Surgery
AHA Leadership Forum's Guide to Team-Based Care
AHRQ Toolkit to Use Quality Indicators
AHRQ's Starter Set for Ambulatory Care Quality Measures
Ambulatory Patient Safety Toolkit
Assessment of Medical Device Selections
Bed Rail Entrapment Poster
Business Plan Template Including Patient Safety
Catholic Healthcare Partners' Guidelines for Responding to Serious Events
'Champion of Infection Prevention' Kit From APIC
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Toolkit
Code of Conduct for ASCs
Cultural Competence Self-Assessment
Dialysis Checklists and Audit Tools
Error-Prone Abbreviations Poster
Evaluation Form for Phlebotomy Safety Devices
Guide to Creating Equity Reports
Guide to Increasing Reporting of Potential Medical Errors
Guide to Promoting Healthcare Public Reports
HealthPartner's Ambulatory Patient Safety Toolkit
Hospital Work Plan Template
IHI Global Trigger Tool
Implementing Patient Safety Rounds Toolkit
'Is Your Patient Suicidal?' Poster
ISMP's List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols and Dose Designations
Joint Commission's 'Do Not Use' List of Abbreviations
Language Services Toolkit
Leadership Checklist for Patient Safety Organization Participation
Medical Chart Peer Review Evaluation Form
Einstein Healthcare Network's National Patient Safety Goals Poster
New York State's Quality Improvement Plan Template
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Preoperative Screening Tool
'Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery' Brochure From NAPA
Patient Flow Worksheet for Surgery Centers
Patient Safety and Quality Handbook for Nurses
Patient-Specific Daily Goals Survey
Perinatal Patient Safety Program Roadmap
Point-of-Care Devices Toolkit
Preventive Services Patient Data Collection Form
Private Performance Feedback Reporting Guide
Professional Conduct Toolkit
Provider Toolkit to Improve Hypertension Control
Provider Tools to Care for Diverse Populations
Quality Improvement Activities for Governance
Quality Improvement Savings Tracker Worksheet
Safe Patient Handling Tip Sheet
Safety Program Participation and Implementation Toolkits
Sample Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan
Serious Event Response Toolkit
'Stop! Help Protect Our Patients' Poster
'Strategies to Improve Monitor Alarm Safety' Poster
Tip Card & Poster for Nurses Using Social Media
Toolkit for Colored Wristbands
Toolkit to Prevent Mislabeled Blood Specimens
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Toolkit From AAAHC
VA's Root Cause Analysis Guide
Vascular Access Device Slides & Quiz
Veterans Affairs' Patient Safety Assessment Tool
Warming Cabinet Temperature Checklist
WHO Collaborating Centre's 9 Patient Safety Solutions

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MRSA

10 Common Questions and Answers About MRSA
'FAQs About MRSA' Poster From CDC
Free MRSA Posters and Brochures
'Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection' Brochure
MRSA Evaluation and Treatment Guide
MRSA Infection Prevention How-To Guide
MRSA Policy
MRSA Prevention Patient Education

OSHA/Sharps Safety

4 STOP STICKS Prevention Posters From CDC
Baseline Assessment Worksheet for Sharps Injury Prevention Program
Bloodborne Pathogen Program Assessment
Bloodborne Pathogens Toolkit
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Video
CDC Form for Employee Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids
CDC Sharps Safety Posters
CDC's List of Certified Equipment
Checklist for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention
Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention
Display Board of Sharps Devices
'DOs and DON'Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal' Poster Standards Employee Checklist
Evaluation Form for Safety Needle/Syringe
'Exposure to Blood: What Healthcare Personnel Need to Know' Brochure
Fact Sheet on Proper Handling of Contaminated Sharps
Guide for Selecting, Using Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare
Inventory List of Sharps Devices
'Needlestick Injuries – A Nurse's Story' Video
Needlestick Injury Prevention Assessment Tool
Needlestick Injury Response Poster
Needlestick Prevention Educational Brochure
NIOSH Guide to Needlestick/Sharps Injury Prevention
OSHA Respiratory Protection Video
Personal Protective Equipment Education and Competency Tools
Personal Protective Equipment Posters
Preventing Needlestick Injuries Checklist
Preventing Needlestick Injuries Toolkit
Sample Form for Performing a Simple Root Cause Analysis of a Sharps Injury or Near Miss Event
Sample Worksheet for Estimating the Annual and Average Cost of Needlesticks and Other Sharps-Related Injuries
Sequence for Donning and Removing Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Sharps Safety Educational Brochure
Sharps Safety 'Passing and Loading' Poster
Sharps Safety 'Reporting = Prevention' Poster
Survey of Device Use for Sharps Injury Prevention Program
Use Sharps With Safety Features Poster
'What are Bloodborne Pathogens' Presentation
Workplace Violence Toolkit From the Emergency Nurses Association

Patient Falls

AHRQ's Preventing Falls Toolkit
Fall Prevention Policies
Fall Prevention Brochures, Posters
Falls Prevention Checklist From CNA HealthPro
Falls Toolkit Jeopardy
Home Fall Prevention Checklist From CDC
Morse Falls Risk Predictor
Patient Fall Prevention and Management Protocol
Roadmap to a Comprehensive Falls Prevention Program
Simple Patient Falls Prevention Poster

Patient Handoffs

10 Patient Handoff Communications Tools
AACN's SBAR Hand-Off Communication Tool
CLINIC SAFE Handoffs Pocket Card
Patient Handoff Policy & Form From Morehouse School of Medicine
Patient Handover Toolkit From the Royal College of Physicians

Patient Safety Culture

Communication Climate Assessment Tool
Employee Instruction Worksheet
Healthcare Executive Competency Assessment
Healthcare Team Vitality Assessment
Hospital Safety Culture Check-Up
Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture
Medical Staff Bylaws Template
Outpatient Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture From ARHQ
Patient Safety Culture Assessment
Patient Safety Leadership Self-Assessment
Perioperative Nurse Competency Checklist
Physician Engagement Self-Diagnostic Worksheet
Safety Assessment for Staff
Safety Attitudes Questionnaire
Self-Assessment of Leaders' Progress Toward Strategic Goals
Survey for Staff on Patient Safety
Team Building Exercise
TeamSTEPPS Training Module for Primary Care

Patient Satisfaction/Education

2 Patient Education Fliers on Preoperative Bathing
3 Sample Data Gathering Tools: Immediate Post-Op Telephone Call, 30-Day Post-Op Telephone Call and Office Follow-Up Information
3 'Speak Up' Posters From Joint Commission
5 Steps to Safer Healthcare
'6 Ways to a Safer Hospital Stay' Poster
AHRQ's Questions Card and Questions Builder
AMA 'Weigh What Matters' App
Ambulatory Care Patient Engagement Toolkit
ASC Call Script for Patients Prior to Surgery
ASC Patient Satisfaction Survey
'Be More Involved in Your Health Care' Brochure
'Being Involved in Your Surgical Procedure' Brochure
CAHPS Improvement Guide for Improving the Patient Experience
Checklist for Health Literacy Materials
Colorectal Cancer Screening Fact Sheet From CDC
Consumer Healthcare Tips in Spanish
Engaging Consumers on Clinical Alarm Safety
'Having Surgery? What You Need to Know' Brochure From AHRQ
HCAHPS Mail and Telephone Patient Surveys
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
Healthcare Literacy Assessment
Home Healthcare Medical Devices Checklist
HRSA Patient Satisfaction Survey
Infection Prevention Cafeteria Tray Liners
Infection Prevention Wallet Card, Brochure & Posters From the WAVE Campaign
Iowa Health System's Teach-Back Toolkit
Language to Use in Public Reporting About Ambulatory Care
Medicare Preventive Services Brochure
Newsletter Template for Announcing Public Reports on Quality
Patient Engagement Framework
Patient Experience Toolkit From Kansas City Quality Improvement Consortium
Patient List of Questions for Medical Appointments
PowerPoint Education on Plain Language
'Preventing Infections in the Hospital: What You Can Do' Brochure
Rand Health's Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire
Rand Health's Visit-Specific Satisfaction Instrument
Sample Patient Satisfaction Survey
Speak Up Posters in English and Spanish From The Joint Commission
'Speak Up: What You Should Know About Stroke' Brochure
Toolkit for Making Written Material Clear and Effective From CMS
Tools for Enhancing Safety for Patients With Limited English
Universal Patient Compact
What Patients Can Do to Help Prevent Infections Poster
"Words to Watch" Fact Sheet to Improve Health Literacy

Post-Op/Discharge

3 Readmission Chart Review Tools
30-Day Readmission Chart Review Form
AHRQ's "Taking Care of Myself" Brochure
ASC Adult PONV/PDNV Policy
ASC Discharge Criteria Policy
BOOST Care Transition Implementation Guide
Discharge Checklist & Care Transition Plan
Discharge Instructions for Peripheral Nerve Block Patients
Discharge Planning Tools for Heart Failure Patients
Guide for Patients When Leaving Your Facility
Leader Action Guide for Reducing Avoidable Readmissions
Model Transfer Form for Nursing Facility to Emergency Department/Hospital
National Patient Safety Foundation's Tips for Preventing Readmission
Nebraska Hospital Association's Sample Patient Discharge Instruction Form
Patient Discharge Planning Checklist From CMS
Patient/Family Discharge Planning Checklist
Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit
Readmission Diagnostic Worksheet
Surgery Center Preop and Postop Documentation Tools Collection
Transitions of Care Checklist

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Safe Injections

4 Posters on Safe Injection Practices From CDC
CDC Video on Risks of Sharing Insulin Pens
CDC's Insulin Injections Brochure & Poster
CDC's Safe Patient Injections Training Presentation
Injection Safety Myths and Truths Flyer
Safe Injection Checklist

Sterile Processing

AAMI's Infection Control Survey Tool for Reprocessing Devices
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Policy and Procedures
Endoscope Reprocessing Competency Worksheet
Endoscope Reprocessing Tools
Incomplete Biological Result Form
Sterile Processing Checklist
Sterile Processing Department Testing and Load Form and QI Worksheet
Sterilization Audit Checklist

Surgical/OR Fires

Extinguishing a Surgical Fire Poster
OR Fire Prevention Video
Poster for Airway Fire Prevention
Sample Fire Safety Plan
Surgical Fire Prevention Poster
Surgical Smoke Management Toolkit
Universal Protocol & Fire Risk Assessment for Bedside Procedure

Surgical Safety

AAO's Wrong-Site Surgery Checklist
Ambulatory Surgery Pre- & Post-Operative Checklists
Ambulatory Surgery Surgical Checklist
ASC Time-Out Policy and Procedure
Checklist for Checklist Development
Daily ICU Checklist from Kansas University
'Ensuring Correct Surgery' Pamphlet From the Department of Veteran Affairs
'Ensuring Correct Surgery' Poster From the Department of Veteran Affairs
Essential Elements of Safe Surgery Policy/Procedure
Gastroenterology Safe Surgery Checklist
Instructional Videos on Surgical Safety Checklist Use
Joint Commission Guide to Reducing SSIs
OP-marks' How to Make a Better Site Mark
Preoperative Checklist
Retained Foreign Object Audit Tool
'Safe Site' Poster From Minnesota Hospital Association
Safe Site Recommendations for Interventional Radiology
Safe Surgery Checklist
Safe Surgical Checklist Resources From Safe Surgery 2015
Sample Safe Surgery Checklist From Oregon Patient Safety Commission
Surgery Checklists for Patient Safety From MHAUS
Surgical/Procedural Verification Protocol
Surgical Safety Checklist and Toolkit for Download From BCBS
Surgical Safety Checklist for CEOs
Surgical Safety Checklists Used Worldwide
SURPASS Checklist for Safe Surgery
Time-Out Script Example From Minnesota Hospital Association
Time-Out Stop Sign Poster
Universal Protocol Poster From Joint Commission
VTE Prophylaxis Pocket Card
WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

Surgical Site Infection/Wound Care

APIC's Guide to the Elimination of Orthopedic Surgical SSIs
'BEAGLES' Poster for Surgical Site Infection Prevention
'CATS' Poster for Surgical Site Infection Intervention
FAQs About Surgical Site Infections Poster
Form for Documentation of Wound Infections
Glucose Control to Reduce SSIs Toolkit
Guidelines and Procedures for Surgical Site Infections
Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer Prevention Guide
'How Can You Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery?' Brochure
IHI's JOINTS Hospital Registry Template
Pressure Ulcer Pocket Card
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Self-Assessment
Pressure Ulcer Wound Poster
SSI Cost of Infection Savings Calculator
SSI Data Tracker Worksheet
Surgical Site Infection Prevention Toolkit
Surgical Wound Classification Form
'Turn Clock' Poster to Help Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Wound Infection/Unexpected Outcome Report

TB

Annual Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Worksheet
'Stop Tuberculosis' Poster From CDC
'Think TB!' Poster

Waste Management

Healthcare Waste Auditing Tool
'Know Where to Throw' Waste Management Poster
Massachusetts Department of Health's Medical Waste On-Site Log
Medical Waste Management Checklist
Red Bag Waste Sticker
Waste Identification Tool

Note: Tools provided for download are for educational purposes only. Please review your facility's policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal agency requirements before adapting and using these resources in your organization.

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