​​​​​On December 16, 2019, new regulations requiring hospitals to report serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medical device incidents (MDIs) to Health Canada (HC) will c​ome into force.

The OHA recommends reviewing the tools and resources currently in place to support reporting and training activities:

• Mandatory Reporting Hospital - Summary Page
• Guidance Document - Overview
• Mandatory Reporting of Serious ADRs and MDIs by Hospitals - Guidance Document
• Report an adverse reaction or medical device problem- A single window environment to streamline reporting and communication between Health Canada and hospitals
• Serious Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting for Hospitals - Form
• Medical Device Incident Report for Hospitals - Form
• Educational Modules (4 Power Point Decks)

Copies of posters and postcards are available to hospitals upon request to hc.canada.v​igilance.sc@canada.ca, with an option to order more if needed. The poster can also be printed from here and here.