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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.

July 21, 2025

Simulated patient lies on bed and several healthcare workers are in the room

Simulation Training: Q&A with the Experts

The directors of IWK Health's recent large-scale Code Orange simulation share their top takeaways, the importance of emergency preparedness, and advice for running a similar simulation exercise.

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June 01, 2018

HIROC joins fight for increased cyber safety in healthcare

HIROC signs the Declaration of Commitment to Cybersafe Healthcare.

May 24, 2018

Understanding your organization’s risks

IRM and the Risk Register: a proactive approach

May 14, 2018

Medical Liability Review

A report to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

May 07, 2018

Top Healthcare Risks 2018

HIROC releases third annual report on a shared Canadian system for Integrated Risk Management.

March 28, 2018

What’s trending in healthcare

At the 2018 HIROC Conference delegates get a look at issues trending across the industry.

March 26, 2018

The embodiment of choice

Elyse Banham of the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre looks toward partnerships, community outreach and growth.

March 13, 2018

Staying cool during a freeze-up

Frozen pipes: why they occur and how to avoid them.

March 02, 2018

In search of disruptive innovation

SickKids President and CEO Dr. Michael Apkon says we have a unique opportunity in Ontario to create new models of care, but it’s going to mean taking a more disruptive approach.