Health Literacy
A strong understanding of health literacy, plain language principles, and cultural and communication best practices is fundamental to effective healthcare delivery. THA supports organizations in building these competencies by guiding them to comprehensive training programs, evidence-based toolkits, and practical resources that enhance patient understanding of the healthcare delivery system.
Health Literacy Education
Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
Courtesy of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Health Literacy Measurement Tools
Courtesy of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Infection Prevention
CAUTI CLABSI Self Assessment
This assessment was developed to help organizations evaluate their internal processes and practices for managing central lines and indwelling urinary catheters, with the goal of strengthening infection prevention practices and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Courtesy of Texas Hospital Association Foundation
Nuggets of Knowledge Video Series
This comprehensive webinar series was developed to provide Texas hospitals with timely, practical, and evidence-based education on infection prevention best practices across the continuum of care. The series is designed to strengthen infection prevention knowledge, support consistent application of best practices, and promote safer patient care across healthcare settings.
Courtesy of Texas Hospital Association Foundation & Infection Prevention Consultants of New Mexico
Patient and Family Engagement
Patient & Family Engagement Toolkit
This toolkit was created to help hospitals address communication barriers, engage more effectively with patients and families, and advance efforts to improve health outcomes and patient experiences.
Courtesy of Texas Women’s Foundation and Texas Hospital Association Foundation
Emergency Preparedness 3-Part Webinar Recordings
This program was designed for all hospital staff and will provide real-life examples on pandemic preparedness and response in healthcare, community focused preparedness, and a hands-on post-emergency evaluation to help identify improvements for future emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series
Courtesy of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Texas Hospital Association Foundation
Manager Toolkit
This program was designed for frontline managers and consisted of six one-hour weekly facilitated sessions. Utilizing a collaborative sprint format and subject matter experts, the content included strategies to promote resiliency for the frontline manager and provide support for the staff they supervise.
Resilient Manager’s Toolkit: 6 Weeks to Better Work, Life and Relationships Webinar Series
Courtesy of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Texas Hospital Association Foundation, and Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH)
Wristband Standardization Initiative
Texas hospitals are joining more than 25 other states to improve patient safety by adopting three standard wristband colors: Purple for do-not-resuscitate, red for allergies and yellow for fall risks. The patient safety benefits of standardizing wristband colors are well-documented. The investment in standard color wristbands and staff education will improve the workplace and provide patients with a safer care environment.
Wristband Standardization Initiative
Courtesy of Texas Hospital Association Foundation
Quality Measures
Quality Measures Reporting 2025: The Prospective Payment System, Value-Based Purchasing, and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program rules require additional quality measures as part of their implementation. Download this table of required quality measures, updated August, 2025, to determine when each measure will be used for payment purposes and when data collection will begin. Courtesy of Indiana Hospital Association.