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Although the incidence of hospital-acquired C. diff. in Canada decreased from 5.9 per 10 000 patient-days in 2009 to 4.3 in 2015 according to a recent study1, this is small consolation to affected patients. The burden of severe or recurrent episodes of antibiotic-resistant Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) on individuals is debilitating, and can be fatal.

One of the first steps in developing an emergency action plan is anticipating both the type and nature of potential emergencies. While it is common for emergency plans to address fire and severe…

One of the first steps in developing an emergency action plan is anticipating both the type and nature of potential emergencies. While it is common for emergency plans to address fire and severe…

Sources of Water Damage There are three major sources of water damage for buildings. These include: • Building systems that supply, remove, or use water (such as HVAC equipment). • The building…

Strategic Business Resilience Report Risk Control Position your organization to endure and thrive through adverse business conditions. Global scarcity and uncertainty continue to challenge risk…

The opioid crisis in Canada and elsewhere continues to grow with often tragic results. In Canada, one life was lost every two hours related to opioids in 2018. How did we get to this point? What is being done to address this widespread crisis, and how is the insurance industry responding?

1 Position your organization to assess, prepare for and adapt to evolving risks Strategic Business Resilience Report 2023 Key factors for building resilience: 03 BUILD AND ADVANCE OPERATIONAL…