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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.

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August 19, 2019

Jennifer Quaglietta to Join HIROC as Inaugural Vice President, Performance Excellence and Innovation

New appointment kickstarts HIROC’s 2020 Strategic Plan.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Quaglietta in a new role for HIROC as Vice President, Performance Excellence and Innovation.

August 06, 2019

The HIROC Foundation opens call for applications to the 2019 Safety Grants Program

The 2019 Safety Grants Program is now open. The HIROC Foundation will be accepting grant applications from subscriber organizations until September 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. (EST).

July 31, 2019

Why RAC? With Wendy Hooper

Wendy Hooper is a Senior Healthcare Risk Management Specialist at HIROC and a big proponent of the Risk Assessment Checklists (RAC) program. HIROC's Communications and Marketing team sat down with her to find out why she recommends that healthcare organizations enroll.