December
Friday December 21, 2007
Patient safety campaign newsworthy in ‘07
Southlake increases capacity for interpreter service
Thursday December 20, 2007
Kenora hospital deems ‘Just Clean Your Hands’ a success
Wednesday December 19, 2007
Hand hygiene a hot topic in 2007
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Hospital ‘sensitive to all cultural needs’
Monday December 17, 2007
Upcoming seminar addresses legal risk management for hospitals
Friday December 14, 2007
Hospital staff, healthcare providers can learn more about new Ontario healthcare system
Thursday December 13, 2007
Focusing on cultural diversity helps ensure patient safety
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Bluewater committed to reducing infections
Ceiling lifts, adept staff ‘enhances patient safety’
Tuesday December 11, 2007
Interpreters help create safe hospital culture
Lakeridge Health’s ‘Zero Lift’ policy reduces staff injury
Monday December 10, 2007
Take ‘4 Moments for Hand Hygiene’
Friday December 7, 2007
Governance changes a sign of the times
Tuesday December 4, 2007
Members wanted for mental health and patient safety group
Monday December 3, 2007
Educating staff, engaging patients theme of patient safety course
November
Friday November 30, 2007
Original HIROC team members look back on 20 years
Thursday November 29, 2007
Learn how to get ‘Wired for Safety’
Wednesday November 28, 2007
Canadians value health privacy, support electronic health records: survey
Monday November 26, 2007
Hand washing gift certificate campaign sparks interest
Thursday November 22, 2007
Baycrest developing hand-hygiene compliance metric
Wednesday November 21, 2007
Electronic system impacts patients and providers
Tuesday November 20, 2007
Healthy workplaces ‘a critical issue’
Monday November 19, 2007
Newly formatted HIROC Explorer out this week
Friday November 16, 2007
Report examines stress levels of healthcare providers
Thursday November 15, 2007
Ontario hospital leaders make tough decisions
Wednesday November 14, 2007
HIROC looks forward to working with new OHA president
Tuesday November 13, 2007
Electronic system puts the focus back on care
Monday November 12, 2007
OHA launches flu pandemic toolkit for small hospitals
Friday November 9, 2007
Ontario hospitals have ‘history of innovation’
Thursday November 8, 2007
Ontario Hospital Association announces new president, CEO
Wednesday November 7, 2007
Thousands attend healthcare event in province’s capital
Tuesday November 6, 2007
ISMP develops self-assessment tool for long-term care
Monday November 5, 2007
Seminar to introduce new SHN measurement processes
Friday November 2, 2007
Ontario Hospital Association hosts risk management conference
Thursday November 1, 2007
Presentation to examine prospects of tort reform
October
Wednesday October 31, 2007
Prostate centre cuts diagnostic wait times
Tuesday October 30, 2007
National conference to focus on health law
Monday October 29, 2007
Family perspective hits home for healthcare providers at patient safety summit: Rosen
Thursday October 25, 2007
Newfoundland hospital paves the way
News Review
HIROC subscribers recognized for patient safety initiatives
Wednesday October 24, 2007
Virtual CoPs provide instant access to shared learning
Tuesday October 23, 2007
System change results in fewer falls and expenses
Monday October 22, 2007
Hospital reduces ED wait times
Friday October 19, 2007
Increased safety important regardless of patient population
Thursday October 18, 2007
Rehab hospital recognized for work in wound care
News Review
Healthcare workers of the world unite
. . . to wash their hands
Wednesday October 17, 2007
The Moncton Hospital takes up smoking cessation
Tuesday October 16, 2007
Toronto hospital wins 2007 quality award
Monday October 15, 2007
Change measurement workshops coming to Atlantic provinces
Friday October 12, 2007
Online communities of practice promote pan-Canadian collaboration
Thursday October 11, 2007
Goderich hospital introduces the Patient Guide to Safety
News Review
Hospitals gear up to highlight patient safety this week
Wednesday October 10, 2007
HIROC partners for patient safety week PSA
Tuesday October 9, 2007
Hand-hygiene campaign ready for launch
Friday October 5, 2007
HIROC subscribers short-listed for excellence award
HIROC supports subscribers’ RMSAM™ efforts
Thursday October 4, 2007
Patient safety comes to DVD
Wednesday October 3, 2007
Staff says patients have a role in their safety
Tuesday October 2, 2007
PRHC planning patient safety week promotion, education
Monday October 1, 2007
Patient safety course declared a success
September
Friday September 28, 2007
Organizations reap benefits of shared learning
Thursday September 27, 2007
International expertise collaborates on patient safety
Regional project underway to address gaps in children’s health
Tuesday September 25, 2007
‘Fostering culture of safety’ key in creating patient-safe environment: risk manager
Monday September 24, 2007
HSMR helps Southlake in patient safety planning
Friday September 21, 2007
Patients have role in creating safer hospital experience, healthcare workers say
Thursday September 20, 2007
Public expects hospitals to become more transparent, says risk manager
Wednesday September 19, 2007
WHO promotes international patient safety solutions
Tuesday September 18, 2007
Large hospital uses ‘patient safety champions’ as one technique to create safer culture
Monday September 17, 2007
Rouge Valley plans activities with emphasis on patient safety
Friday September 14, 2007
Abbr. pose patient safety risk
Thursday September 13, 2007
Reports on cell phone use in hospitals ‘inconclusive’
Wednesday September 12, 2007
Proper contract processes save time, money
Tuesday September 11, 2007
Lawyer suggests policy between hospitals and police
Monday September 10, 2007
Report links electronic systems with patient safety
Commentary
Patient safety gets the focus this fall
Friday September 7, 2007
Upcoming training targets emergency preparedness
Thursday September 6, 2007
Web conference to address patient safety
in ICU
Wednesday September 5, 2007
Pharmacy technicians aid medication reconciliation
Tuesday September 4, 2007
London hospital department employs WalkRounds™
August
Friday August 31, 2007
London hospital creates patient safety council
Wednesday August 29, 2007
London hospital hosts patient safety summit
Monday August 27, 2007
Safety measures for front-line workers announced
Friday August 24, 2007
CMEPP benefits from HIROC association
Wednesday August 22, 2007
CPSI CEO weighs in on microchip debate
Monday August 20, 2007
Patient safety course aims to create better healthcare system
Friday August 17, 2007
Report identifies patient safety risk
Wednesday August 15, 2007
CIHI releases patient safety report card
Monday August 13, 2007
Preparation begins for Canadian Patient Safety Week
Friday August 10, 2007
OHA advises hospitals to develop safety standards around footwear
Wednesday August 8, 2007
9+ONE promotes patient safety beyond obstetrics
Friday August 3, 2007
Salus eyeing international exposure
Thursday August 2, 2007
Manitoba patient safety success stories wanted
July
Monday July 30, 2007
York offers legal risk management training for nurses
Friday July 27, 2007
Patients becoming ‘conductors’ of their care
Wednesday July 25, 2007
HIROC expands risk management program to non-subscribers
Monday July 23, 2007
Insurance agency recommends HIROC
to new subscriber
Friday July 20, 2007
HIROC partners to form new patient safety organization
Wednesday July 18, 2007
HIROC statement could ease collaboration concerns
Monday July 16, 2007
Baycrest to audit hand-washing
Friday July 13, 2007
Hospital board chairs can gain skills to tackle future issues through upcoming training
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Study examines post-market drug research
Monday, July 9, 2007
Information the key to meeting patient expectations: Dishaw
Friday, July 6, 2007
Ottawa hospital gets boost to provide enhanced ICU services
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Training course heads north
June
Friday, June 29, 2007
Increasing patient safety through mortality rates
Thursday, June 28, 2007
HIROC VP proposes quick wins
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Prophylaxis use continues as best practice
Monday, June 25, 2007
CPSI involves students in patient safety
Friday, June 22, 2007
HIROC visits Canada’s newest medical school
Thursday, June 21, 2007
ISMP promotes safe use of potassium chloride
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The 411 on SHN
News Review
HIROC envisions safer healthcare through partnerships
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Survey examines handling of dangerous drug
Monday, June 18, 2007
HIROC marks 20th anniversary by helping communities
Friday, June 15, 2007
‘I’m certainly going to miss her’
Thursday, June 14, 2007
OHA president to retire
in December
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
CPSI to test hand washing toolkits
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Q&A: Rino Stradiotto on
the record
Monday, June 11, 2007
Leadership key to sustainable culture change
Friday, June 8, 2007
Students benefit from outside perspective
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Ottawa Hospital
to
hold risk management conference
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Retired lawyer maintains passion for health law
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Staff work together to reduce paper trail
at Sunnybrook
Monday, June 4, 2007
Questions surround
validity of patient safety measurement
Friday, June 1, 2007
HIROC presents risk management to future healthcare providers
May
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Study links patient outcomes with working conditions
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Collaborative keeps SHN teams ‘on track’
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Longwoods, partners solicit submissions for healthcare awards
Monday, May 28, 2007
HIROC sponsors travelling SHN workshop
Friday, May 25, 2007
Medication reconciliation required in all care settings
Thursday, May 24, 2007
HIROC offers conference video for absentees
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
SHN participation equals increased patient safety
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Med rec changes available online
Friday, May 18, 2007
News Review
Results key to driving SHN Campaign forward
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Respiratory therapists champion SHN interventions
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Trillium Health Centre tackles SHN head on
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Researchers to ignite patient safety discussions
Monday, May 14, 2007
Long-term care round table wants national perspective
Friday, May 11, 2007
Conference to focus on medication, patient safety
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Under reporting claims a concern
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Mount Sinai staff jump on board SHN
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Data analysis helps SHN intervention teams
Monday, May 7, 2007
Presentation helps hospitals wade through smoke-free law
Friday, May 4, 2007
Coroner can enhance patient safety: McCallum
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Healthcare organizations need to be ‘fraud-wise’
Wednesday,
May 2, 2007
Conference’s
mock trial sheds light on importance of charting, preparedness
for court
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Subscribers
celebrate HIROC’s 20th anniversary
April
Monday,
April 30, 2007
Front-line
staff at CKHA embrace SHN
Friday,
April 27, 2007
Hospital,
LTC home creates glove, mask stations
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Baycrest
switches to foam-based sanitizer
Wednesday,
April 25, 2007
Conference
examines safety beyond acute care
Tuesday,
April 24, 2007
SHN eyes expansion into long-term care
Monday,
April 23, 2007
Campaign
hits national stride
Friday,
April 20, 2007
'Strict adherence' to routine practices reduces impact of VRE outbreak at Cobourg hospital
Thursday, April 19, 2007
HIROC
partners with patient-safety advocate, CPSI
Wednesday,
April 18, 2007
Scarborough
hospitals target better hand hygiene
Tuesday,
April 17, 2007
Dedication
to SHN Campaign starts at the top
Monday, April 16, 2007
Manitoba
moves to electronic health records
Friday, April 13, 2007
Patients breathe sigh of relief with new tube
Thursday April 12, 2007
Provincial guidelines, regional network draw attention to infection control
Wednesday
April 11, 2007
Health
information theft triggers security order
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
News
Review
Proper hand-washing best bet against spread of infection
Ottawa
Hospital refines procedure for responding to slip and
fall incidents
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Ottawa
Hospital plans second risk management conference
Wednesday, April
4, 2007
Superbugs,
prevention education keep infection control officers
busy
Tuesday,
April 3, 2007
Ingersoll
hospital reduces medication errors
Monday,
April 2, 2007
Rouge
Valley targets C. difficile
March
Friday,
March 30, 2007
Kenora hospital
launches ‘Just Clean Your Hands’
Thursday,
March 29, 2007
National health
care campaign looking for members
Wednesday,
March 28, 2007
Staff take quick
action to reduce spread of influenza
Tuesday,
March 27, 2007
OHA presents
‘A Culture of Safety in Health Care’ in northern
Ontario
Friday
March 23, 2007
Upcoming conference
to address infection prevention
Thursday,
March 22, 2007
HIROC brings
'experience and expertise' says risk management co-ordinator
Wednesday,
March 21, 2007
HIROC specialist
to speak on fraud prevention
Tuesday,
March 20, 2007
Smoke free
legislation 'a balancing act'
Monday,
March 19, 2007
Mock trial
to be held at upcoming conference
Friday,
March 16, 2007
HIROC conference
registrations coming in fast
Thursday,
March 15, 2007
Adding 'an
extra set of eyes' to risk management
Wednesday
March 14, 2007
HIROC helps
new employee on the job
Tuesday,
March 13, 2007
HIROC consultation
helps clarify direction: manager
Friday,
March 9, 2007
HIROC provides
advice the 'instant it is needed'
Thursday,
March 8, 2007
Legislation
nuances unpacked with HIROC’s assistance
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Subrogation
can wind up costing taxpayers, says HIROC VP
Monday, March 5, 2007
HIROC ‘opened
the door’ for MORE, says SOGC program’s originator
Friday, March 2, 2007
Secure, well-written
contracts result of support
Thursday, March 1, 2007
New manager
finds HIROC orientation session ‘very worthwhile’
February
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Manager
uses self appraisal modules for policy review and development
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Sunnybrook
has long, mutually beneficial relationship with HIROC
Monday, February 26, 2007
Organization
implements innovative programs for patient care
Friday, February 23, 2007
Making the
breakthrough into Manitoba
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Ontario
midwives association collaborates on risk management self-appraisal
modules
Monday, February 19, 2007
Patient
safety improved by asking questions
Friday, February 16, 2007
Engaging
employees and subscribers in pursuing HIROC vision
Thursday February 15, 2007
HIROC posts
profit, surplus rises in 2006
‘History
has proven we were right’- LHIN CEO on creation
of HIROC
HIROC
maintains strong partnership with OHA
