Resource Details

Safety and Security Series: Organizational Culture of Safety

Year Developed: 2023

Resource Type: E-Learning.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This introductory course provides an overview of organizational safety in health care for the homeless (HCH) health centers. The course will define organizational safety and provide an overview of the four components of an organizational culture of safety: leadership, policies and procedures, communication, and staff supports. This course is intended for all staffing levels within HCH health centers and will include information on how everyone can play a role in developing and maintaining a culture of safety.

Resource Topic: Operations, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity

Resource Subtopic: Emergency Management, , Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Communication, Transparency, and Outreach, Community Engagement, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), Education of - Staff (e.g., Competency-Based), Injury and Violence Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety, Partnerships, Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Planning, Policies and Procedures, Security Risk Assessment (SRA), Staffing and Onboarding.