The current areas of focus for CWO are:
- Preoperative testing prior to low-risk surgeries
- Red blood cell transfusions
- Urinary catheter use
- Benzodiazepines in hospital
- Proton pump inhibitors in primary care
- Appropriate prescribing in the long-term care setting
- Antibiotics prescribing
Among the change strategies being implemented are:
- Physician education
- Patient education
- Audit and feedback
- Process changes
To get involved, contact: ontario@choosingwiselycanada.org
