July

Friday July 18, 2008
New facility allows PRHC to improve its patient and staff safety practices

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Popular patient safety course returns for a second engagement

Monday July 14, 2008
OHA continues to support hospitals through C. difficile management, reporting

Friday July 11, 2008
Safety encompasses many factors in area of mental health: professional

Wednesday July 9, 2008
Wound care program helps reduce number of pressure ulcers at NYGH

Monday July 7, 2008
'Prevention is always preferable over control'

Friday July 4, 2008
Doctor says education and research key to patient safety improvements

Wednesday July 2, 2008
HIROC subscriber launches test of innovative dispensing system

June

Friday June 27, 2008
Healthcare providers learn more about tackling C. difficile reporting requirements

Thursday June 26, 2008
Hamilton Health Sciences Centre engages staff through participatory education

Wednesday June 25, 2008
Tune into webcast Thursday to learn more about C. difficile, public reporting requirements

Tuesday June 24, 2008
DVD to aid in creation of workplace violence prevention strategies

Monday June 23, 2008
HIROC, ISMP Canada announce expansion of working relationship

Friday June 20, 2008
ARHA uses bingo-hybrid to raise risk management awareness among staff

Thursday June 19, 2008
Experts to discuss lessons learned from adverse events at patient safety forum

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Safety in mental health ‘a critical issue’ that impacts patients, staff, community

Tuesday June 17, 2008
Mental health centre CEO ‘very pleased’ patient safety, mental health gets attention

Monday June 16, 2008
Doc sees reporting requirements as part of healthcare evolution in Ontario

Friday June 13, 2008
Submissions wanted for 2008 patient safety award

Thursday June 12, 2008
Public reporting requirements equal higher patient safety standards

Wednesday June 11, 2008
High-tech alarm system successful at reducing risks related to breathing apparatuses

Tuesday June 10, 2008
Interactive and hands-on client education key to information retention

Monday June 9, 2008
Committee to bridge patient safety knowledge gap in pre-hospital care

Friday June 6, 2008
Bluewater implements CARE teams to improve patient safety

Thursday June 5, 2008
St. Mike's taking extra measures to prevent spread of C. difficile

Wednesday June 4, 2008
CPSI, OHA to address patient safety and mental health

Tuesday June 3, 2008
Workshop coming to help Ontario hospitals meet provincial reporting requirements

Monday June 2, 2008
National research project to propose standards for intravenous chemotherapy

May

Friday May 30, 2008
Apology Act bill passes second reading

Thursday May 29, 2008
Smart pumps promote safe medication administration at Markham Stouffville Hospital

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Manitoba patient safety initiative made possible through collaboration

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Patient safety initiative aims to increase use of plain language

Monday May 26, 2008
Whitby Mental Health Centre uses clear plastic VHS cases to transport defective syringes

Friday May 23, 2008
Accreditation Canada requires healthcare organizations to evaluate hand hygiene compliance

Thursday May 22, 2008
Upcoming conference targets building safer cultures

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Researchers adapt acute care communications tool to fit rehab units

Tuesday May 20, 2008
Toronto Rehab tests structured communication tool in effort to reduce falls

Friday May 16, 2008
Symposium stresses role of patient and families to improve patient safety

Thursday May 15, 2008
St. Michael’s developing toolkit to support patient safety improvement

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Research team engaging nurses to increase effectiveness of interventions

Tuesday May 13, 2008
Credit Valley partners with community to help reduce falls

Monday May 12, 2008
Tracking near-misses part of proactive approach to risk management at Peterborough hospital

Friday May 9, 2008
Being open with patients 'fosters trust' at Peterborough hospital

Thursday May 8, 2008
Toronto hospital to study organizational approach to patient safety improvement

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Hospitals and CCAC partner to improve total joint replacement

Tuesday May 6, 2008
HIROC subscriber receives grant money to advance patient safety research

Monday May 5, 2008
Windsor Regional develops complaint-free hospital

Friday May 2, 2008
Speaker offers tips on how hospitals can be open with patients, community

Thursday May 1, 2008
HIROC salutes departing board members

News Release
HIROC’s RMSAM™ included in CCHSA’s new accreditation program

April

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Apology Act bill passes first reading

Tuesday April 29, 2008
CEO Peter Flattery says partnership key to ’07 success

Monday April 28, 2008
TRI wins Innovations Award for cardiac home program

Friday April 25, 2008
Healthcare stakeholders identify gaps in patient safety research

Thursday April 24, 2008
HHS receives award for innovative patient safety approach

Wednesday April 23, 2008
Improving communication biggest factor in resolving complaints: hospital employee

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Proposed 'Apology Act' legislation promotes 'human side' to healthcare worker occupation

Monday April 21, 2008
CPSI funds research projects to advance patient safety

Friday April 18, 2008
Honesty best policy to build public trust in hospitals: CEO

Thursday April 17, 2008
Toronto hospital resolves patient complaints quicker with consultants, flow charts

Wednesday April 16, 2008
MPP calls for 'Apology Act' in Ontario

Tuesday April 15, 2008
Doc develops checklists to improve patient safety

Commentary
New guidelines enhance healthcare transparency, information sharing

Monday April 14, 2008
Speakers, PowerPoint presentations to help drive 'knowledge transfer' of disclosure guidelines

Friday April 11, 2008
Disclosure guidelines 'will enhance patient safety'

Thursday April 10, 2008
Disclosure guidelines team aims to keep momentum going

Wednesday April 9, 2008
New partnership creates successful transitions model

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Upcoming conference targets focus on health promotion at Ontario, Quebec hospitals

Monday April 7, 2008
Online portal links doctors and patients

Friday April 4, 2008
Introducing the next generation of safer healthcare

Thursday April 3, 2008
Longwoods releases patient safety papers

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Understanding the role clinical ethicists play

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Partnership yields efficiency, better patient outcomes

March

Monday March 31, 2008
SHN webcasting live launch of new interventions

Friday March 28, 2008
Teaching healthcare organizations how to address workplace violence

Thursday March 27, 2008
Presentation to examine 'The Treatment Triangle'

Wednesday March 26, 2008
Help mobilize Ontario’s critical care strategy by attending upcoming event

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Still time to register for HIROC AGM

Thursday March 20, 2008
Film acclaimed for examining patient’s perspective of care

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Document ‘an important tool for supporting open and transparent communication’

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Learn more about LHIN impact on healthcare labour relations at upcoming conference

Monday March 17, 2008
Networking a major component of Trailblazers program

Friday March 14, 2008
HIROC participates in ‘Earth Hour’

Thursday March 13, 2008
HIROC re-affirms support for SHN

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Patient safety briefings generate interest in SHN community

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Survey to determine need for national simulation body

Monday March 10, 2008
HIROC subscriber receives excellent accreditation report

Friday March 7, 2008
New device designed to improve hand hygiene compliance

Thursday March 6, 2008
HIROC takes part in developing national guidelines for disclosure of adverse events

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Report sheds light on patient safety in long-term care

Tuesday March 4, 2008
St. Michael’s helps newcomers succeed in Canada

Monday March 3, 2008
OHA, province partner to deliver hand hygiene training program

February

Friday February 29, 2008
Creating ‘a culture of awareness’ best tool to prevent fraud

Thursday February 28, 2008
CKHA staff enthusiastic about Med Rec

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Educational series aims to advance patient safety

Tuesday February 26, 2008
WHO survey seeks feedback on patient safety issues

Monday February 25, 2008
Associations join forces on patient safety education initiative for physicians

Friday February 22, 2008
Whitby Mental Health Centre raising profile of patient safety

Thursday February 21, 2008
SHN responds to need for infection intervention

Wednesday February 20, 2008
Hospital, CCAC partner to improve transition from acute care to home

Tuesday February 19, 2008
Proactive organizations make use of good catch forms

Friday February 15, 2008
Ministry calling for innovative healthcare initiatives

Thursday February 14, 2008
Online community links hundreds of providers

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Public says Canadians receiving quality healthcare services

Tuesday February 12, 2008
Doc questions relevance of some academic studies

Monday February 11, 2008
SHN teams urged to consider award nomination

Friday February 8, 2008
Speaker highlights what hospitals can learn from Disney

Thursday February 7, 2008
Association invites healthcare providers to share patient safety successes

Wednesday February 6, 2008
Workshop to instill sustainability in root cause analysis training

Tuesday February 5, 2008
HIROC, OHA partner to create ‘safest healthcare system’

Monday February 4, 2008
HIROC, OHA enjoy strong partnership

Friday February 1, 2008
Health Canada approves licence for diagnostic MRSA tests

January

Thursday January 31, 2008
Trailblazer returns for round two

Wednesday January 30, 2008
RNAO helps nurses bring e-Health to life

Tuesday January 29, 2008
LHINs creating 'different dynamic' for healthcare workers

Monday January 28, 2008
Trailblazer Program supports SHN implementation

Friday January 25, 2008
Healthcare professionals gather to learn more about LHINs, new government

Thursday January 24, 2008
Conference to help satisfy accreditation, patient safety requirements

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Blazing a trail of quality improvement

Tuesday January 22, 2008
Mental health and patient safety committee members named

Monday January 21, 2008
Recordings from patient safety symposium on anesthesiology online

Friday January 18, 2008
Communication is central to patient safety at Mount Sinai

Thursday January 17, 2008
Kit developed to increase safe heparin practices

Wednesday January 16, 2008
Falls collaborative to work together for change

Tuesday January 15, 2008
Collaborative to keep residents on their feet

Monday January 14, 2008
Peter Flattery shares his outlook for 2008

Friday January 11, 2008
CEO reflects on HIROC’s 20th year

Thursday January 10, 2008
Structure for local leadership

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Clearing the way for engagement

Tuesday January 8, 2008
Finding common purpose

Monday January 7, 2008
Grand River Hospital takes time to stop and clean their hands

Friday January 4, 2008
‘Meds Check,’ prescription reminders aimed at enhancing patient safety

Thursday January 3, 2008
Healthcare providers can learn from patients: Health Council

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Hospital ‘to keep momentum going’ on hand hygiene program