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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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March 21, 2025

Cyber Alert – Social Engineering and Phishing Attack Leading to Fraud

It is increasingly difficult for users to identify phishing emails. HIROC makes several recommendations regarding increasing education and tightening controls.

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March 11, 2025

Leading with Innovation: Takeaways from the Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference

Rural and remote healthcare professionals are finding bold and innovative ways to tackle challenges like staffing shortages and limited resources. This article dives into key takeaways from the Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference.

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February 24, 2025

Essential Steps for Flood Preparedness and Recovery

Learn how your healthcare organization can prepare for spring thaw and flooding with expert insights from HSB and HIROC.

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February 20, 2025

"We Need to Take Care of Our Staff": HIROC Subscribers Chat Workplace Violence Prevention

Did you miss Part 2 of HIROC's Knowledge Exchange Series? Watch the recording and share with your teams.

January 31, 2025

Cyber Alert – Patient Monitors (Contec CMS8000)

Contec CMS8000 contains a backdoor for potential security breaches. Read more about what HIROC recommends to Subscribers.

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January 29, 2025

HIROC’s 2024 Safety Grants Recipients Embody the Very Best in Healthcare Safety Innovation

A glimpse at the main theme's from HIROC's 2024 applications, and a look at the year's recipients.

January 27, 2025

Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare

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January 20, 2025

Preparing for Loss of Essential Services

Proactive measures and contingency planning to assist your healthcare organization minimize the operational and financial impacts of unexpected service disruptions.

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January 16, 2025

A Call for Action – Understanding Systemic Racism in Perinatal and Reproductive Healthcare Environments

The AOM in partnership with U of T is conducting an Ontario-based research project supported by the HIROC Foundation to explore the impacts of systemic racism in perinatal and reproductive healthcare environments.

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January 08, 2025

The HIROC Intelligence Guide – Available Now!

We are pleased to announce the release of a new guide designed to help Subscribers maximize the benefits of HIROC Intelligence.

2025 Top Healthcare Risks Report

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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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