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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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October 16, 2019

Windows 7 Support to End on January 14, 2020

As your trusted healthcare safety advisor, we wanted to bring an important software issue to your attention. This article is intended to raise awareness of an upcoming deadline for Windows 7.

We encourage you to share this article with anyone at your organization who oversees technology and security.

October 15, 2019

Peace, Order, and Good Cyber-governance

Key takeaways and more from the Cyber Security Governance in Health Care conference.

October 04, 2019

An Important Message from HIROC – Ryuk Ransomware

This alert is intended to raise awareness of a recently-reported information-security threat caused by a malware attack known as Ryuk ransomware.

Dr. Zayna Khayat speaks to an engaged crowd at AFHTO 2019

October 03, 2019

Preparing for the Future

A snapshot of this year’s AFHTO conference.

Catherine Gaulton, Barbara Hall, Janet Davidson

October 03, 2019

Healthcare Leaders Shine a Spotlight on Crucial Conversations

Key learnings on how to support your board of directors from healthcare leaders in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

October 02, 2019

Mandatory Reporting of Serious ADRs and MDIs by Hospitals

Modules developed by ISMP Canada, HSO, and CPSI are helping to integrate reporting into hospital processes.

September 30, 2019

Listening, Learning and Being Inspired in St. John’s

Recently, the HIROC Board of Directors and HIROC’s senior leadership team had the pleasure of immersing themselves in an innovation hotbed out east – St. John’s, Newfoundland.

September 19, 2019

The Power of Partnership: Choosing Wisely Canada

Welcome to our series on the many HIROC partners who make a difference in safe care. Introducing Choosing Wisely Canada...

How Choosing Wisely Canada came to be…

Choosing Wisely Canada launched on April 2, 2014, to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about the harms of unnecessary tests and treatments. The campaign is part of a global movement that began in the United States in 2012, which now spans 20 countries across five continents.