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Truth, Reconciliation and You
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World Patient Safety Day 2022
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EQual and the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) join forces to advance global health leadership
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FNHA and HSO Release BC Cultural Safety and Humility Standard
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Integrated People-Centred Care in Canada – Policies, Standards, and Implementation Tools to Improve Outcomes
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CISSS de Laval’s ‘Blue Sheet’ allows care teams to reflect on IPC practices and work towards providing quality care
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CSA Group and HSO Release New National Long-Term Care Standards for Public Review
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