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Mission critical: Maximizing safety in emergency departments

Managing violent patients in hospitals is a growing concern, particularly in emergency departments where staff and physicians frequently encounter individuals in an agitated state or in distress due to medical, psychiatric or substance-related issues. The collaboration between hospitals, paramedics, and police is critical for...

Investing in a culture of safety and high reliability

Each time a person enters a hospital, they entrust their care providers to keep them safe and help them heal. With this level of responsibility, the stakes are high and even seemingly simple errors can prove catastrophic.  While health care organizations are focused on improving...

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Putting patient safety first

If you stand outside Humber River Health, you’ll see a steady stream of Ubers,...

Therapist plays key role in staff wellness

Peter Dangerfield never expected a job at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care would...

Ready for the Next Chapter? Your Wellness Journey Beyond Retirement

Retirement is often thought of as a time of relaxation, travel and enjoying some...

Technology enhancing safety at hospitals

Over the past few years, incidents of violence against healthcare workers has increased worldwide....

Program helps primary care providers deliver quality care, faster

In January 2021, Humber River Health (Humber) launched a program aimed at solving one...

Too much paperwork is hurting physicians, and health care

Few of us look forward to administrative tasks. For physicians, however, relentless paperwork is...

Reducing cyberattacks on Canadian health systems

“Preventing cyberattacks involves navigating trade-offs between keeping workflows efficient and reducing risk amid threats...

Help on call for medical professionals

Introduced during the pandemic, this support service became an invaluable resource for health care...

Preventing psychological harm to healthcare workers

Not too long ago over a cup of coffee, I met a remarkable woman...

Are Canadians suffering a crisis of trust?

Trust in Research Undertaken in Science and Technology Scholarly Network (TRuST) launched to combat...

Build strength and resilience with Wellness Together Canada

Online mental health resources and training designed for and by healthcare providers Stress and burnout...

Patients experiencing homelessness: better data for better care

A patient’s housing status impacts not only their health outcomes, but where and how...

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