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HIROC has the pulse on what’s new and trending. Our aim is to share your knowledge and best practices with subscribers across Canada. Our news is tailored for you, to help inspire you to move the dial on healthcare safety.

April 03, 2024

Practical Risk Considerations for the Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, in the afternoon and early evening, part of Eastern Canada will experience a total solar eclipse. The impact of the total solar eclipse will vary by geographical location (Government of Canada, 2024).

The eclipse path of totality is expected to pass through several cities in Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. This may mean total darkness for a few minutes for areas in the eclipse path.

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June 30, 2022

Get to Know our New Board Members!

HIROC welcomes four new Subscriber leaders

June 17, 2022

Honouring National Indigenous History Month

HIROC’s CEO Catherine Gaulton, on the importance of delivering safe and culturally appropriate care

Graphic image of hands in the air - text says Thank you for building a safe and inclusive healthcare system.

June 01, 2022

What Pride Means to Me

Catherine Gaulton, HIROC's CEO, takes an opportunity to thank staff and Subscribers for their work in fostering free and diverse communities.

May 31, 2022

HIROC Office Hours: Innovating Risk Integration

HIROC’s latest Office Hours showcases how an integrated approach to risk management led to greater senior leader and board involvement at Bluewater Health

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May 19, 2022

McMaster Children’s Hospital Celebrates Five Years of SPS Membership

The HHS McMaster Children’s Hospital is entering its fifth year as a member of Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety. Learn how HHS has powered change through this partnership.

May 05, 2022

Visiting the Virtual ER at Central Health

An Innovative Approach to Support Staff and Improve Access to Care

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May 04, 2022

Equipment Inspections: What HIROC Subscribers Need to Know

This article on equipment inspections has been provided courtesy of our partners from HSB Canada, intended to help HIROC’s Subscribers make key decisions around maintenance and facility safety.

May 03, 2022

A Community Approach to Men’s Mental Health

How Churchill Health Centre’s peer support model produced an innovative initiative focused on men’s mental health in Canada’s remote communities

April 07, 2022

Rethinking the Way We Deliver Care

How HealthCareCAN is Helping to Address Critical System Challenges

April 06, 2022

Helping Alberta’s Young People Have #MoreGoodDays

Sharing innovative programs and learning from the successes of other healthcare organizations is key to turning the corner on patient safety. Here’s a story from HIROC Subscriber Kickstand, an organization providing integrated youth services in Alberta, part of the Mental Health Foundation.