About the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada)
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada is an independent national not-for-profit
organization committed to the advancement of medication safety in all healthcare settings.
ISMP Canada is key partner in the Canadian Medication Incident Reporting and Prevention System
(CMIRPS), a program funded by Health Canada. ISMP Canada's mandate includes analyzing
medication incidents, making recommendations for the prevention of harmful medication incidents, and
facilitating quality improvement initiatives. ISMP Canada works collaboratively with the healthcare
community, regulatory agencies and policy makers, provincial, national and international patient safety
organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, and the public to promote safe medication practices.