Choosing Wisely Canada

Secure your spot at Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems.
Register by March 31 for early bird pricing: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

One week away! Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐
Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

This #PAM2026 Choosing Wisely recognizes the integral role of pharmacy professionals in health care. Pharmacists are central to antimicrobial stewardship, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics & supporting work to reduce unnecessary prescribing.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/8_N2Y6g

One more day to apply for scholarships for the 2026 Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting on May 25 and 26 in Toronto! Two types of support are available for those who wish to attend the meeting.

Learn more and apply before midnight tonight: https://loom.ly/OV0WwZs

The CQuIPS Healthcare Improvement Fellowship is now accepting applications! This program is designed for healthcare professionals looking to deepen expertise in #QI and patient safety, learn from mentors, and work on projects embedded in real system settings. Apply by May 1: https://loom.ly/cnNeIK8

1 in 4 patients in long-term care were given anti-psychotic drugs without diagnosis, report finds Country’s rate of anti-psychotic medication use in long-term care homes is higher than the U.S., Australia, and Sweden

A new piece in the @theglobeandmail.com shares the findings of the latest CIHI report on Canada's rate of potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use and the work of the Appropriate Use Coalition to address it. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/SjGbaow

Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐
Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

One week today! Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate.
Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

STARS leaders from @nosmuniversity.bsky.social share insights on improving resource stewardship in post-pandemic primary care by implementing #ChoosingWisely guidelines in the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine.
Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Qjyi59k

Next week, join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ 🌎🏥

Join #CWTalks on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the role of community pharmacists in translating Choosing Wisely principles into practice and learn about the newly launched STARS program for pharmacy students. ⭐
Register now: https://loom.ly/kjrl4cQ

This week, February 9-13 is Resident Doctor Appreciation Week! Choosing Wisely Canada has five recommendations of tests and treatments for residents to question as they begin their residency journey! 🥼🇨🇦
Read the full list: https://loom.ly/SlURvTg

Secure your spot at Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems. You don’t want to miss it: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate.
Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

Join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ 🌎🏥

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

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Registration is now open for Choosing Wisely Canada's National Meeting! This two-day event will be packed with captivating speakers, networking opportunities, and ideas for tackling common overuse challenges in Canadian health systems. You don’t want to miss it: https://loom.ly/Hhbtw5o

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on February 26 from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about getting certified for meeting the national antipsychotic use target and how homes can participate.
Register now: https://loom.ly/JOpn4TY

Happening today at noon! Join #CWTalks to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

In 2024, Quality of Care NL worked with NL Health Services to discontinue use of desflurane, an anesthetic gas that contributes heavily to rising global temperatures. 🌎 Read more about how this achievement was possible and the lessons they learned along: https://loom.ly/faiFB0whe way

Join Choosing Wisely Canada and @cmadocs.bsky.social for #ClimateRounds on February 25 at 12 p.m. ET. to hear about active implementation projects that can help hospitals improve sustainable practices and reduce waste: https://loom.ly/2vBjOlQ 🌎🏥

Happening today! Join the Appropriate Use Coalition from 12-1 p.m. ET for the release of national antipsychotic rates from CIHI. Explore the latest trends, hear from care homes about successes, and learn about upcoming details on how to get recognized for improvement efforts: https://loom.ly/I9rxUSU

Overuse of benzos can cause harm, especially in older adults. Join #CWTalks January 28 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Scholarships now open for the 2026 Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting on May 25 and 26 in Toronto! Two types of scholarships are available to support those who wish to attend the meeting.

Learn more and apply before March 2, 2026: https://loom.ly/OV0WwZs

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on January 22 from 12-1 p.m. ET for the release of national antipsychotic rates from CIHI. Explore the latest trends, hear from care homes about successes, and learn about upcoming details on how to get recognized for improvement efforts: https://loom.ly/I9rxUSU

Join #CWTalks on February 12 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the role of #AI in addressing overuse in health care. Explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into health systems, including how common algorithms communicate risk and influence clinical decision-making: https://loom.ly/uGbC2Eg

Overuse of benzos can cause harm, especially in older adults. Join #CWTalks January 28 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the BE-SAFE study. Experts will share how the #ChoosingWisely De-Implementation Framework supports safe deprescribing, and lessons learned from other countries: https://loom.ly/0_Vb4-g

Canada’s health workforce faces growing workload challenges with clinicians stretched across rising demands, administrative tasks, and system pressures. Dr. René Wittmer shares a practical approach to easing workload burden by reducing low-value care. 🩺
Read more: https://loom.ly/X3VmzUo