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Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 2d

October 6 is the inaugural National Day of Action on Planetary Health, encouraging health care professionals and organizations to take actions big or small to address the climate crisis. 🌎 You can protect patients and the planet with #ChoosingWisely climate-conscious recs: https://loom.ly/d5rszrg

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 5d

At Cumberland Lodge, encouraging recreational and social activities has helped keep inappropriate antipsychotic rates low and improve the quality of care for residents. See how they met Canada’s target for appropriate antipsychotic use: https://loom.ly/l_phDWc

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 6d

Share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are now accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more.
Submit by December 5: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 7d

Happening today! Join us and @cmadocs.bsky.social for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. to discuss practical strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings. Register now: https://loom.ly/IIOQN9k

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 9d

Five years of Using Blood Wisely milestones! In 2022, Nova Scotia became the first province in Canada to have every transfusing hospital achieve a Using Blood Wisely designation. 🩸 See how they made this happen: loom.ly/546l6Ns

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 13d

On #WorldPharmacistsDay we recognize pharmacy professionals for their leadership in using health resources wisely and advancing quality care. Check out our #ChoosingWisely list on tests and treatments related to pharmacy practice: https://loom.ly/H8yOQZA

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 20d

How can we make critical care units more environmentally sustainable? Join @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social and @cmadocs.bsky.social on Oct. 1 for a Climate Rounds discussion on how to integrate climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings.

Register here: bit.ly/4mpn6gL

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Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 13d

Happening next week! Join us and @cmadocs.bsky.social for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. to discuss practical strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings. Register now: https://loom.ly/IIOQN9k

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 14d

Five years ago, we launched Using Blood Wisely with a challenge to make every drop count. Today, more than 290 hospitals have signed up to improve transfusion practices and strengthen Canada's blood supply: https://loom.ly/OQ9Et-k

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 19d

How can we support environmentally sustainable solutions in critical care? Join us and @cmadocs.bsky.social on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. to discuss strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care: https://loom.ly/IIOQN9k

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 20d

Happening today! Join the Appropriate Use Coalition from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into questions about inappropriate antipsychotic use. Experts will define the indicator, why it matters, and offer practical guidance on how homes can safely work toward the new target: https://loom.ly/oZtjJmQ

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 21d

This #WorldPatientSafetyDay is about safe care for every child. With cold and flu season approaching, we can keep kids safe by avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotics and tests for viral infections, like bronchiolitis. See safe ways to ease symptoms at home: loom.ly/GzoJQ0A

#WPSD2025

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 23d

Share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are now accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit by December 5: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 26d

At Baycrest's Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged, person-centred activities are helping staff safely reduce antipsychotic use and move closer to Canada’s target for appropriate prescribing. Learn how: https://loom.ly/3JiGY-g

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 27d

Join us and @cmadocs.bsky.social for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. ET. to discuss practical strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings. Register now: https://loom.ly/IIOQN9k

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · 29d

This weekend, we welcomed the eleventh cohort of #ChoosingWisely STARS student leaders, from pharmacy and medical faculties! We can't wait to see all of the incredible work they do building initiatives that engage the student community in resource stewardship this year!🌟

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 8

Share your #ChoosingWisely projects or innovations! We are now accepting submissions for the National Meeting in Toronto on May 25 & May 26! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in workshops, breakouts and more. Submit by December 5: https://loom.ly/tKOHZlY

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us and @cma_docs for Climate Rounds on October 1 at 12 p.m. to will discuss practical strategies and approaches for integrating climate-conscious recommendations in critical care settings. Register now: choosingwiselycanada.org/event/being-...

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 4

New publication in our @bmj.com #ChoosingWisely series discusses the Ottawa ankle rules, a clinician decision tool that can help reduce unnecessary imaging in ankle and foot trauma. Read more: https://loom.ly/ljNyceI

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on September 18 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into questions about inappropriate antipsychotic use. Experts will define the indicator, why it matters, and offer practical guidance on how homes can safely work toward the new target: https://loom.ly/oZtjJmQ

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mark your calendars! Our National Meeting is heading back to Toronto on May 25-26. Join us for two days of learning about #ChoosingWisely initiatives and approaches to reducing overuse. Call for content opening soon!

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deprescribing.org @deprescribing.bsky.social · Aug 31

Many LTC homes in 🇨🇦 have rates of potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use well above the new 15% national target.

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on September 18 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into your questions about inappropriate antipsychotic use!

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join the Appropriate Use Coalition on September 18 from 12-1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into questions about inappropriate antipsychotic use. Experts will define the indicator, why it matters, and offer practical guidance on how homes can safely work toward the new target: https://loom.ly/oZtjJmQ

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Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can now submit content for International Conference on Deprescribing (ICOD) 2026 in Montréal! Submit before October 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026

CADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣 NOW OPEN: ICOD 2026 Call for Submissions

Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field?
Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026

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Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Aug 29

In May, Dr. Kelly Burak was honoured with the Clinician Excellence in #ChoosingWisely Award for his leadership within the Physician Learning Program, Alberta Health Services and other provincial councils. to embed high-value care in the health system and benefit patients: https://loom.ly/mkme_Ho

Choosing Wisely Canada @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social · Aug 27

A recent editorial by Dr. Jerome Leis in BMJ Quality and Safety shares insight on how to scale and spread catheter avoidance nationwide drawing on past #ChoosingWisely campaigns. Read now: https://loom.ly/7DUKAwU