On August 31, 2018, amendments to HIA came into force that introduce a fine of not less than $200,000 for a person who fails to take reasonable steps to maintain safeguards to protect against potential threats to the security of health information. Keep reading AHS Privacy Breach Highlights Continued Need for Privacy Training »

The Alberta Netcare initiative impacts most health care practices in Alberta. Are you and your staff prepared to answer questions about who has access to a patient’s personal health information and how the information is shared across the health system? Keep reading Alberta Health Community Information Integration Project Broadens Access to Personal Health Information »

Recreational cannabis will be legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. It will be critical to educate your workers on company expectations regarding cannabis use and any new or revised testing procedures. Keep reading Planning for Cannabis Legalization »

Canadian employers lose $77.9 million annually due to the direct and indirect impacts of domestic violence. Ensure your staff understand basic safety precautions and measures to prevent workplace violence and harassment, and know what to do if they encounter such a situation. Keep reading Domestic Violence: More Provinces Recognizing that Violence at Home Can Put a Workplace at Risk »

Is your staff aware of what actions constitute a privacy breach? If you are a custodian, do you have a policy and procedures in place should a privacy breach occur that affects you or your patients? Keep reading Privacy Breach: Would Your Staff Know How to Spot One – and What to Do? »