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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.

February 26, 2026

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HIROC Kicks Off New Patient Relations RMRP

Learn about the new Patient Relations RMRP cohort, and apply by March 16, 2026.

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November 25, 2025

Stay Cyber Secure with These Tips

HIROC recently hosted our fall Shared Experiences: Cyber Preparedness in Healthcare Workshop covering practical experience from our Subscribers and partners.

HIROC Subscribers and staff at the 2025 HIROC AGM & Conference.

November 21, 2025

How Your Voice Shapes HIROC’s Future

Taking an inside look at HIROC’s annual Subscriber Engagement Survey.

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November 17, 2025

Cyber Alert: Critical Vulnerability Affecting Fortinet FortiWeb Products

The purpose of this Alert is to raise awareness about a recently reported critical vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiWeb, a web application firewall.

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November 04, 2025

Workplace Violence Prevention: Key Takeaways

On October 16, HIROC hosted the fourth and final installment of our Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare virtual series.

November 03, 2025

Cyber Alert: Internet-Accessible Industrial Control Systems Targeted by Hacktivists

The purpose of this alert is to raise awareness about recently-reported incidents associated with ICS and OT, and the measures that can be taken to reduce exposure.

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October 31, 2025

Creating Space to Learn at HIROC’s 2025 Facilities Forum

HIROC hosted our annual Facilities Forum recently featuring Subscriber stories about emergency preparedness and revitalizing aging infrastructure.

October 29, 2025

Cyber Alert: Microsoft WSUS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The purpose of this alert is to raise awareness about a recently-disclosed critical Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-59287.

Laura Pozzobon, Director, Quality, Safety and Patient Experience (right) with Experience Advisor Kathleen conducting a Senior Leadership Safety Walkaround in Laboratory Services

October 27, 2025

How Women’s College Hospital Elevates the Patient Voice in Safer Care

In recognition of Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025, we are spotlighting WCH's innovative approach to engage patients through Senior Leadership Safety Walkarounds.

October 21, 2025

HIROC's Healthcare Change Makers Day

December 3 is HIROC’s Healthcare Change Makers Day. Find out how you can take part.

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October 17, 2025

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025

HIROC’s Kopiha Nathan highlights two rising cyber threats impacting healthcare: third-party breaches and AI-driven social engineering attacks, and shares key recommendations to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

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HIROC is not just a not-for-profit, we are a reciprocal. This means we are governed by our Subscribers – a group of over 800 diverse healthcare organizations across Canada. Together we share learnings and find ways to adapt to the changing nature of the industry.

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