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Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary
tests and treatments in health care.

CWC was Founded in 2014, Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in Canada. It is a clinician-led campaign that encourages informed conversations between clinicians and patients about the potential risks of unnecessary tests, treatments, or procedures. Central to the campaign are recommendations developed by national clinician societies that identify frequently overused tests and treatments that are not supported by scientific evidence and may unnecessarily expose patients to harm. A total of 61 new recommendations were made. Choosing Wisely is a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures and to help physicians and patients make smart and effective choices to ensure high quality care.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS): A Choosing Wisely Approach
6-part Webinar Series from January to June 2026 – Virtual Live Sessions from 6-7:30 PM EST

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Designed specifically for hematology and subspeciality fellows. All CHS members are welcome to join, free of charge. PGY4-5, PGY 6+ and Staff are the target audience.
This interactive program will provide practical tools to lead meaningful change, improve patient outcomes, and align care with Choosing Wisely Canada principles. A certificate will be provided upon completion of all webinars and the submission of a project.
Overall Learning Objectives
• Equip hematologists (Faculty and Fellows) with foundational and practical QIPS knowledge tailored to hematology.
• Promote the integration of Choosing Wisely Canada principles into hematology practice.
• Support participants in designing, implementing, and disseminating their own QI projects.

REGISTER: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50449447/Quality-Improvement-and-Patient-Safety-in-Hematology-A-Choosing-Wisely-Approach-Webinar-Series-Registration-Form

Registration is essential to receive link to the session.  Join live to benefit from interactive nature of webinars. Recorded sessions  made available later.

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Featured Choosing Canada Recommendations

Blood and Marrow Transplant

Hematology (CHS)

Medical Laboratory Science

Oncology

Transfusion Medicine

Become a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital

Overview

Unnecessary tests and treatments are not only potentially harmful to patients, but also consume precious hospital resources. Fortunately, there are known and effective ways to curb overuse and many hospitals across Canada have implemented these measures.

Choosing Wisely Canada’s Hospital Designation Program recognizes hospitals that take deliberate action to reduce overuse and demonstrate organizational commitment to minimizing waste and harm.

 

Designation Streams
Hospitals can work towards achieving QI Status and/or Leadership Status designations. To qualify for each status, participating sites need to implement Choosing Wisely QI projects that earn credits towards designation.

CHS-CWC Working Group Opportunities

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or wish to become involved.

Dr. Mohammad Refaei
Lead, CHS-CWC working group

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