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Day 1 - Tuesday, November 8, 2022
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
9:00 |
Lighting TalksRapid Fire Report on 3 Major Healthcare Projects in Eastern Canada |
9:45 |
Fireside chat on the Future of Ontario’s Healthcare System |
10:15 |
Morning Coffee and Networking Break |
10:45 |
CSA ROUNDUPExamining the Implications of New, and Evolving Standards for Healthcare Facilities |
11:30 |
Industry RoundtableHow to Manage Construction Budgets, Schedules, and Support Your Project Team in the Current Landscape |
12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:15 |
ROUNDTABLECo-Design Think Tank: Reimagining Healthcare Infrastructure in Canada |
2:45 |
Networking and Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Integrating IPAC from the Get-Go: Perspectives on How to Plan, Design and Build Healthcare Projects with Infection Control in Mind |
3:45 |
From P3 to IPD: How to Mitigate Healthcare Project Risks, and Contract Disputes |
4:15 |
Day One Concludes |
Day 2 - Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Day 1 - Tuesday, November 8, 2022
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks![]() Ian McDermott ![]() Patsy Poulin |
9:00 |
Lighting TalksRapid Fire Report on 3 Major Healthcare Projects in Eastern Canada![]() Bryan Darrell ![]() Leila Meema-Coleman ![]() Mary Vella ![]() Dr. Carmine Simone This session will provide a snapshot of three distinctive healthcare projects that are either currently underway or recently reached completion. Each lightning talk will highlight innovative approaches to design, as well as lessons learned during the delivery process, and post occupancy. Presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A. |
9:45 |
Fireside chat on the Future of Ontario’s Healthcare System![]() Christine Elliott Moderator:![]() Robert Hofmann |
10:15 |
Morning Coffee and Networking Break |
10:45 |
CSA ROUNDUPExamining the Implications of New, and Evolving Standards for Healthcare Facilities![]() Jessica Fullerton ![]() Buvana Balasubramania Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group), launched a project to develop a new National Standard of Canada (NSC) for Long-term care home operations and infection prevention and control (CSA Z8004). The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance for the implementation of systems and processes for infection prevention and control in LTC homes. The National Standard of Canada (NSC) is focused on safe operating, and infection prevention and control in LTC homes. At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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11:30 |
Industry RoundtableHow to Manage Construction Budgets, Schedules, and Support Your Project Team in the Current Landscape![]() Andrew Anderson ![]() Susan Neil Moderator:![]() Ian McDermott Gain practical insights on the strategies being leveraged to help health projects forge ahead at a time of high escalation, labour shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Hear a diverse range of industry perspectives on the current landscape, learn how to carry out the planning process in this time of uncertainty, and how to pivot during the construction phase.
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12:15 |
Networking Lunch |
1:15 |
ROUNDTABLECo-Design Think Tank: Reimagining Healthcare Infrastructure in Canada![]() Keith Francis ![]() Pia Kontos, PhD ![]() Frances Morton-Chang A unique opportunity to engage smaller group conversations aimed reimagining healthcare infrastructure in Canada. This think tank invites attendees to share and explore perspectives on the pragmatic and experiential considerations from the vantage point of their discipline, as a springboard to inform future healthcare infrastructure decision-making. Key areas of exploration include:
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2:45 |
Networking and Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Integrating IPAC from the Get-Go: Perspectives on How to Plan, Design and Build Healthcare Projects with Infection Control in Mind![]() Eric Devine ![]() Barbara Shea Moderator:![]() Jessica Fullerton
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3:45 |
From P3 to IPD: How to Mitigate Healthcare Project Risks, and Contract Disputes![]() Mark St. Cyr
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4:15 |
Day One Concludes |
Day 2 - Wednesday, November 9, 2022
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks![]() Ian McDermott ![]() Patsy Poulin |
8:45 |
Forecasting the Future of Procurement in Ontario: Analysis of What’s Working, What’s Not and Opportunities to Create Better Outcomes for Hospital Projects![]() Imad El Haddad ![]() John Marshman ![]() Chris McQuillan Moderator:![]() Cliff Harvey This forward-thinking, solution-oriented panel will examine opportunities to improve the procurement process in Ontario, track trends in how projects are being delivered across the country and, provide insights on how the province’s approach could evolve. |
9:30 |
Case Study on Alternative Procurement ModelsWhole of life Considerations: Leading Asset Management Practices in DBFM and non DBFM Hospitals![]() Mark Orge
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10:15 |
Morning Coffee and Networking Break |
10:45 |
Future-Proofing Hospitals: How to Develop a Scalable Digital Infrastructure Strategy for Current and Future Healthcare Needs![]() Jeannie Gandham ![]() Megan Angus Moderator:![]() Langdon Baker
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11:45 |
Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Planning and Design to Create Culturally Safe Healthcare Infrastructure![]() Sheri Hundseth
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12:30 |
Networking Lunch |
1:30 |
Special Afternoon KeynoteHow to Design, and Deliver an Age-Friendly Healthcare Experience at Hospitals![]() Dr. Tessa Ringer This special keynote will explore how to improve hospital care for older adults through the built environment. University Health Network will offer a closer look at its first geriatric emergency room. Points of discussion include:
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2:00 |
Private in a Public World: Examining Key Design Considerations for Non-Hospital Surgery Centres![]() Kirsten Reite ![]() Laurie Hogue Private healthcare in Canada has been available for many years in the form of elective and cosmetic surgery. However due to demand, primarily driven by COVID-19 and the associated wait times, it’s growing. This will be an engaging and provocative session reviewing an emerging care delivery model in the Canadian health care system. Key points of discussion will include:
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2:45 |
Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
How to Combat Employee Burnout through the Built Environment: Exploring Opportunities to Optimize Hospital Workflows, and Design for Well-Being![]() Dan Levitt ![]() Cathy Renaud Moderator:![]() John Marshman
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4:00 |
GREENING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMIdentifying the Low Hanging Fruit at Your Healthcare Facility: Practical Steps Aimed at Greening the Supply Chain, Facility Energy Systems![]() Dr. Anita Rao ![]() Myles Sergeant Health and the environment are inextricably linked making climate resiliency and sustainability of the utmost importance when designing, delivering, and operating healthcare facilities. This session will provide a clearer view of the impact healthcare is having on the environment and practical measures.
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4:30 |
Design and Implementation Strategies for Architecturally Significant Equipment in Healthcare Projects![]() Maged Ahmed ![]() Erik Nordgren
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5:15 |
Conference Concludes |