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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.

May 15, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About the HIROC Risk Management Residency Program

As your proactive partner in healthcare safety, we at HIROC have several initiatives for our Subscribers to help improve patient safety. Our flagship initiative is the Risk Management Residency Program (RMRP). We spoke to HIROC’s Wendy Hooper and Enid Siu to learn more about this program.

LinkedIn Live promo images for the Equipment Inspections episode. Photos of Nordia Brown and Akhtar Islam from HSB Canada.

August 26, 2022

Equipment Inspections: A 15-Minute Masterclass

On August 23, HIROC hosted another live episode of Talk with HIROC on LinkedIn. Joined by our insurance partners at HSB Canada, the episode was a 15-minute masterclass on equipment inspections.

If you weren’t able to watch live, don’t fret. A recording of the show is available to stream.

2022 Safety Grants Program

August 03, 2022

"Such a Boost in These Difficult Times”

How the HIROC Safety Grants Program supports healthcare innovation.

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July 27, 2022

Cyber Threats: Guidance for Smaller Healthcare Organizations

If one message rang clear during HIROC’s cyber workshop in July, it’s that we are all in this together.

HIROC 35 Anniversary: Happy Birthday HIROC!

July 05, 2022

Happy Birthday HIROC!

July marks HIROC’s 35th anniversary – and the Reciprocal has never been stronger.

Image of our four new board directors, Maureen Adamson, Marc Toppings, Ken Baird, Mike Nader

June 30, 2022

Get to Know our New Board Members!

HIROC welcomes four new Subscriber leaders

Honouring National Indigenous History Month

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.

HIROC Office Hours: Innovating Risk Integration

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.

Visiting the Virtual ER at Central Health

May 05, 2022

Visiting the Virtual ER at Central Health

An Innovative Approach to Support Staff and Improve Access to Care