Resource Library

Hospitals and health systems are working to address the environmental risks associated with the care of patients at risk for suicide and self-harm. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently creating comprehensive interpretive guidance, which will incorporate Joint Commission patient safety recommendations. To help hospitals and other health care facilities understand and implement these recommendations, ASHE is developing tools and resources for members.

Lessons learned from previous disasters, explains how to assess vulnerabilities, and suggests new ways to safeguard emergency power through new technologies, innovative protocols, and information sharing.

Use this HVA tool to assist your multidisciplinary group in assessing and prioritizing exercises for potential hazards/risk.

Ensure the safety of your patients with a proper risk assessment of medical equipment. ASHE's monograph provides insights and best practices.

This literature review looks at the effects of room ventilation rates on airborne disease transmission in health care facilities.

Learn about the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) with the ASHE management monograph. Improve your hospital's emergency preparedness.