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Day 1
June 20, 2024
Registration Opens & Continental Breakfast Served
From Construction to Clinical Operations: Exploring How AI Can Enhance Healthcare and its Infrastructure
Kathy MalasChief Research, Innovation and Learning Officer, Health and Social Services Integrated Center of Montérégie-OuestHealth Professional Researcher, Innovation Hub Axis, Research Centre of CHUM
Patrick LalondeDirector, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Operations, Digital & Data Engineering EllisDon
- Part I Use Cases for Achieving Clinical Efficiencies: How to Optimize Human Resources with Emerging Technologies
- Part II Use Cases for Construction: Tapping into opportunities to streamline projects and improve precision
- Integration of Reality Capture, BIM, and AI Analysis:
- Exploring how reality capture, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and project data can be combined and analyzed using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Market Tools and Practical Applications:
- Discovering the various tools and technologies available in the market
- Understand their practical applications for enhancing efficiency and productivity
- Industry Opportunities and Challenges:
- Identifying the opportunities for all stakeholders
- Discussing challenges and key enablers required for success
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
The Evolution of Project Delivery in BC: Examining the Decision to Take a Single TOC Alliance Approach to Procurement in Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project
Noor EsmailChief Project Officer and Executive Director, Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment ProjectFraser Health Authority
Jeff GoodVice President, Projects and Corporate AffairsInfrastructure BC
This session will focus on the decision to pivot from a DB approach on the Burnaby Redevelopment Project to a Single TOC Alliance model. Find out why BC is increasingly opting for more collaborative models, what is required, and expectations moving forward.
Analyzing Emerging Trends in Construction and Procurement Law and How They will Affect Your Healthcare Infrastructure Project
David W. LittlePartnerBennett Jones LLP
- Examining the latest project delivery models being adopted including CM and variations of alliance
- Determining the risk share and expectations of all parties
- Examining how persistent market pressures are impacting contracts and measures that can be taken to mitigate risk
- Opting for index pricing for certain materials
- Assessing opportunities for advanced payments on equipment to avoid higher costs later on in the project
Lunch Break
Interpreting the Latest Changes to the CSA Z8000 Standard for Healthcare Facility Design and Construction
Steve BagworthManaging PartnerAgnew Peckham Health Care & Facility Planners
Taimur QasimProject ManagerCSA Group
The CSA Z8000 is a nationally recognized standard for the planning, design, and construction of healthcare facilities. Proposed changes to this baseline for healthcare facilities, recently underwent public review and several updates were published. This session will provide an expeditious overview of key changes to IPAC practices, emergency preparedness, sustainability measures and more.
Understanding the Role of Infrastructure in Education, Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Healthcare Personnel
Dr. Jose FrancoisChief Medical Officer Shared Health Manitoba
Andrew HaasExecutive Director, Capital Planning and Major Capital ProjectsSaskatchewan Health Authority
Jacqueline PerExecutive Director Learning and Research
Adjunct Professor, UBC School of NursingFraser Health Authority
Sarah Crawford-BohlExecutive Director, Primary Care Operations, Community Health Services, Community Hospitals, Long Term Care – South Island and Southern Gulf Islands; Regional Primary Care StrategyIsland Health
There is a severe shortage of doctors, nurses, and other skilled healthcare professionals in Canada. The strain of the pandemic exacerbated an already existing problem by leaving many in the healthcare community burnout and opting to leave the profession or opt for early retirement.
To make matters worse, the cities where major hospitals and new facilities are being built, as well as the surrounding communities, are becoming unaffordable. It’s a critical time to sort through the complexities of a serious and growing concern for patient care and healthcare professionals alike if we hope to recruit those needed for the number of healthcare facilities currently in flight. Furthermore, the hospitals themselves needs to be designed and equipped with the technology to help, not hinder clinical responsibilities.
- Examining the impact of the rising cost of living in major Canadian cities on healthcare professionals and staff
- Identifying opportunities to create more affordable housing with closer proximity to major hospitals and healthcare settings
- Exploring how to incorporate childcare and programming into healthcare facilities
- Collaborating and coordinating with educational institutions to ensure new and existing facilities will have the number of doctors, nurses and healthcare staff needed in the years to come
- Exploring how new models of care could better serve patients, optimize human resources and curb burnout
- Utilizing virtual care and enhancing home care to alleviate the pressure on hospitals by reducing the number of visits
Afternoon Networking Break
A Tale of Urban Brownfield Hospital Redevelopment Projects: Applying Operational Readiness Lessons Learned
Alice GeertsenSenior Project Manager, Clinical Operational Readiness, Project HorizonThe Hospital for Sick Children
Carlin HowardConsultant, Program and Business SolutionsStantec
Join us for a candid conversation about navigating largescale, urban, brownfield hospital redevelopment projects. In dense urban centres, there is often no choice but find a way through construction at the current hospital site while continuing to care for patients. This session will examine the unique challenges that can arise in such a complex operation. Our speakers will share current strategies based off past experiences with this type of project.
- Describing how the role of operational readiness differs in a Brownfield Redevelopment project
- Partnering with the redevelopment team and contractors and the establishment of key structures to minimize interruptions and delays in the project schedule
- Planning for and problem solving some of the unique challenges that present in a Brownfield project
Preparing for Escalating Climate Challenges: Practical Takeaways from a Portfolio-Level Climate Hazard Exposure Screen for Lower Mainland Health Facilities
Craig DedelsRegional Manager, Climate Risk and ResilienceVancouver Coastal Health
Maddy LabergeHealth Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) ManagerVancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health
- Examining the importance of climate resilience for health facilities
- Understanding how current policies influence climate resilience in health facility projects
- Executing the climate hazard exposure screen project for health facilities across the four Lower Mainland health organizations (Fraser Health, PHC, PHSA, and VCH)
- Exploring practical applications of the project for climate resilience planning and emergency management
Day One Concludes
Day 2
June 21, 2024
Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast Served
Betina AlbornozDeputy Chief Project Officer, New Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre ProjectFraser Health Authority
Janice CullenSenior Project Director RDRHC Redevelopment PMO Alberta Health Services
Joan RookeActing Senior Project Director, Calgary Cancer Project Alberta Health Services
Jill BrimacombeSenior Project DirectorVancouver Coastal Health
Become better acquainted with a diverse range of healthcare projects in Western Canada with this rapid-fire report covering scope, timelines, and innovative approaches to design and delivery.
Spotlight on Saskatchewan: Examining the Province’s Approach to Strategic Planning and Project Delivery
Andrew HaasExecutive Director, Capital Planning and Major Capital ProjectsSaskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan has 25 major capital healthcare projects in its pipeline. More projects are being delivered now than any other time in the province’s history.
This session will provide an examination of how Saskatchewan plans achieve such a significant feat, and the role of its more centralized structure in moving towards its goal. Our speaker will provide an understanding of how Saskatchewan’s organizational structure and process differs from British Columbia’s health authority driven approach. Key points of discussion include:
- Examining how the Saskatchewan model impacts business case development through to design and project delivery
- Establishing Tri-Partite Governance
- Designing a Provincial operational readiness planning process
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
Industry Insights on Asset Management: Preventative Measures to Ensure Facility Longevity and Avoid Costs Down the Line
Mark OrgeDirector, Asset and Facilities ManagementAltus Group
Sharat ChandraVP, Strategic Capital Development and FacilitiesFraser Health Authority
- Applying a building asset management approach across the lifecycle of a project
- Exploring the technology and tools that will help teams assess, and take preventative action
- Calculating overall costs of a project and identifying opportunities to achieve efficiencies
- Avoiding pitfalls during the operational phase
NSPH IT Case Study
Finding the Right IT Fit for Your Healthcare Facility: Key Takeaways from the Planning and Procurement Process for the Nurse Call and RTLS System
Damian KayraDirector, IT Infrastructure and Building SystemsNSPH, Providence Health
Steve GeorgeConstruction Director - Technology DivisionPlan Group
Choosing the right systems for your facility can be a daunting task in a world where technologies are constantly evolving. Having a strong Design-Build partner with the experience and resources to explore modern technology solutions is crucial when selecting mission-critical systems for healthcare. In this session we will go through the vendor selection process for the Nurse Call and Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) on the New St. Paul’s hospital Project and discuss the collaborative efforts between the Owner and Project Co.
- Development and initial planning process to create the specifications for the Nurse Call and RTLS systems at NSPH
- Project Co’s initial assessment of the specifications and available technologies, leading to their proposing alternate solutions for those systems
- Overview of Project Co’s research into the alternate vendors to ensure the final list of potential solutions meet project requirements and provide value to the facility
- Examining the proposed solutions and overview of the final evaluation process for the Nurse Call and RTLS vendors
- Exploring how the initial systems contemplated changed throughout this collaborative process and lessons learned along the way
Lunch Break
Advancing Oncology Care Across BC: Scope, Timelines, and Equipment Planning Best Practices for Different Project Delivery Models
Sheryl HarropClinical Equipment Planning, BC Cancer Redevelopment ProjectProvincial Health Services Authority
- Providing insights on how British Columbia is transforming cancer care across the province with four projects including cancer centres and facilities that are being built in conjunction with acute care hospitals
- Reviewing scope and key milestones for the various projects
- Examining how PHSA is approaching these projects with a goal to optimize both space and staff
- Exploring how bringing the centres and hospitals together create an opportunity to dual train staff to care for oncology patients
- Navigating challenges in equipment planning for different procurement models across the four projects
Case Study on Improving Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities
Lessons in Healthcare Infrastructure for North America: Examining How Germany Achieved the First Passive House Hospital in World
Raphaël VibertProject Leader, Passivhaus Designer and CertifierHerz & Lang GmbH
- Defining Passive House concept and standards
- Exploring passive house design tools and cost-effective approaches to reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy efficiency
- Identifying the benefits of Passive House
- Examining lessons learned from the first hospital to achieve the certification
- Balancing patient comfort and safety with energy efficiency measures
- Emulating the approach taken at the Frankfurt hospital in North America
Afternoon Networking Break
Ghazal EbrahimiEnergy & Carbon Emissions Manager Energy & Environmental Sustainably TeamProvincial Health Services Authority
- Applying a low carbon resilience lens to infrastructure renewal planning at healthcare facilities
- Identifying what renewals need to be done to reach our climate targets at healthcare facilities
- Combining mitigation and adaptation efforts when planning facility renewal and systems upgrades at healthcare facilities
Panel
Examining Current Challenges and Opportunities for the Use of Mass Timber and Hybrid Systems in Healthcare
Juan J. Cruz MartinezDirector, Implementation Slocan Site Redevelopment ProjectBC Children's Hospital
Robert JacksonPartnerFast + Epp
Danielle MarxNorth Zone IPC Senior ConsultantAlberta Health Services
Scott Fraser-DauphineeSenior Director, Major Capital ProjectsProvincial Health Services Authority
In British Columbia there is a provincial mandate to use mass timber to construct new, public buildings. The move away from steel and concrete is expected to reduce carbon emissions and lead to overall economic benefits for the region. However, the use of mass timber, especially in healthcare facilities is now without its own unique challenges.
This panel will explore industry trends, anticipated benefits, and key considerations for use of mass timber in healthcare projects. Points of discussion include:
- Understanding what mass timber is and why the province and other jurisdictions are opting to use it in different types of buildings
- Exploring IPAC considerations for the use of mass timber and how this has influenced where it is used in healthcare buildings to date
- Examining examples of how mass timber is being used in hospitals and assessing the potential use in low acuity settings
- Key structural and design considerations when planning a mass timber or hybrid structure
- Structural spacing
- Vibration and movement of the materials
- Assessing whether the current market is equipped to deliver complex mass timber healthcare projects
- Identifying how planning and delivery will differ from infrastructure built with traditional materials