The possibility of acquiring a health care-associated infection is a reality at any hospital. Ontario hospitals are working hard to reduce the risk factors that contribute to the spread of infections. They are focusing on minimizing infections and keeping patients safe.

Patient safety is about managing and reducing risk to ensure that the care patients receive is as safe as possible.

Improving patient safety is about creating an environment that is transparent and committed to change. This is the mandate of the government’s Patient Safety Initiative.

This site provides information for patients, health care professionals and the public on patient safety issues. It will evolve over time to report on a range of indicators with the goal of enhancing patient safety in Ontario's hospitals.