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Windstorms

Windstorms can develop quickly and threaten life and property, occurring in all geographies and seasons across Canada (Public Safety Canada, 2018). Preparedness is essential to mitigate…

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Communicating Through Social Media

Overview of Issue Social media refers to various electronic communication channels that enable the creation, sharing, and interactive participation of messages, content, and information…
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Wrongful Dismissal

Wrongful Dismissal

The dismissal (termination) of employees and independent contractors may be subject to both legislation and common law. Wrongful dismissal refers to a situation in which the employee…

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Second Victim

Overview of Issue Healthcare providers involved in incidents involving serious injury or death to a patient may suffer emotional trauma, and are at high risk for burnout, self-harm and…
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Feeding and Swallowing

Overview of Issue In the presence of feeding or swallowing issues, a patient’s decision not to adhere to a recommended diet or treatment plan or a family’s decision to provide…
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Financial – Fraud Prevention and Detection

Fraud in a healthcare organization can significantly impact finances, operations, employee morale, reputation, community relations, partnerships, and credibility with funders and other…
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Discharge

Care – Discharge / Transitions

Effective discharge planning and transition of care protocols are critical to achieving optimal delivery of patient care and coordination in the care continuum. Breakdowns in discharge…
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Water and Sewage Losses

Water and sewage leakage in healthcare organizations can originate from many sources (e.g., domestic waterlines and systems; drains and drain lines, frozen pipes, sewage systems, leaky…

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Automatic Fire Protection System Impairment Program

Overview of Issue The majority of the healthcare facilities in Canada are equipped with automatic fire protection systems such as sprinklers, pre-action sprinklers, fire pumps,…
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Mismanagement of Client and Family Complaints

Clients and families provide feedback to healthcare organizations for a variety of reasons. They may be seeking information about a negative experience or clinical outcome or may want…

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