The body of literature focused on patient safety continues to grow. Please view our reference links below:
NAPHS Design Guide, Edition 4.1, Winter, 2010 – http://www.naphs.org/Teleconference/documents/DesignGuide4.1.FINAL11.24.2010.pdf
Anti-suicide door suggestions – http://www.naphs.org/quality/documents/JCAHOFinalArticle-05-AntiSuicideDoor.pdf
Inpatient Suicides: Recommendations for Prevention This article presents recommendations of the Joint Commission on how to reduce suicide risk in patients in hospitals. – http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/SEA_7.pdf
Complimentary Articles from JCR Periodicals about Suicide Prevention – http://www.jcrinc.com/Complimentary-Articles-from-JCR-Periodicals-about-Suicide-Prevention/
Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention – http://www2.sprc.org/bpr/index
Suicide Prevention Resource Center – http://www.sprc.org/
Design Guide for the Built Environment of Behavioral Health Facilities – http://www.naphs.org/teleconference/documents/designguide4.final.5.24.10.pdf =
U.S. Department of Justice ADA website – www.ada.gov - –
National Network of ADA Centers – www.adata.org
Online guide to ADA Bathroom Requirements – www.adabathroom.com
ADA Basics – Introductory web course on the Americans with Disabilities Act which explores the legal requirements and the spirit of the ADA.
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) – List of guidelines developed by the Access Board for compliance with ADA.
U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page - Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities – Guide for business owners on what is required for ADA compliance.
ADA Business Connection - Information to help businesses understand the ADA requirements.
ADA Document Portal – contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
ADA Guide for Small Business - Department of Justice guideliness for ADA compliance. (PDF File)
U.S. Access Board web site – The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.