Gary Kelly PMP®, Prosci®

Cybersecurity experts are increasingly being asked to help Canadian healthcare organizations navigate the opportunities and risks of using AI in healthcare. In response to this, we have created a new guide that advises on how to build an infrastructure of trust to facilitate AI adoption in healthcare in a safe and responsible way. Download the guide to learn more: https://bit.ly/3UsbQ8k

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We're thrilled to share an insightful article co-authored by our Executive Director, Lindsay Wingham-Smith, that explores the development and early implementation of a Capability Framework for enhancing patient, family, and caregiver engagement within Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). As one of the co-authors, Lindsay offered valuable insights on how OHTs can create engagement-capable environments - foundations that enable sustainable, high-quality collaboration between health care providers, patients and families. This is a critical step in shaping the future of care delivery in Ontario. At Mississauga Health, we're always looking for new ways to connect, collaborate, and learn from our peers across the health care system. Engaging with other OHTs and health care organizations allows us to ensure we’re delivering the most connected, integrated, and patient-centered care possible for those we serve in our region. 🔎 Check out the article to learn more about the framework and how it can help us all build stronger, more engaged health care environments. #MississaugaHealth #OntarioHealthTeams #OHT

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CHIMA and LearningBrick Partner to Elevate Professional Education for Health Information Professionals LearningBrick is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing professional education opportunities for health information professionals across Canada. At CHIMA, they understand the vital role that health information professionals play in Canada’s healthcare ecosystem. These experts ensure the accurate management, security, and use of health data, driving better health outcomes nationwide. To support this critical workforce, CHIMA continuously seeks innovative ways to provide high-quality, accessible, and relevant professional education—and that’s where we (LearningBrick) comes in. LearningBrick’s robust learning platform is designed to deliver engaging and interactive learning experiences. By combining their cutting-edge technology with CHIMA’s deep expertise in health information management, this partnership will offer tailored educational programs that meet the evolving needs of professionals and their employers. Through this collaboration, learners can look forward to new and improved training modules, designed to build and refine competencies critical to the health information profession. These programs will include topics such as data governance, privacy and security, and the latest advancements in health informatics. Both CHIMA and LearningBrick share a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. This partnership reflects a mutual vision to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly complex and data-driven healthcare environment. Stay tuned as we roll out new and more innovative programs in the coming months. Whether you're seeking to upskill or looking for ways to support your organization's workforce development goals, we are here to guide the way. Thank you, Bill Lennox

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📢 November Presentation Recap: Adapting Digital Competencies for Canada’s Public Health Workforce At this year’s BC Centre for Disease Control Research Week, we presented findings from our study: “Adapting Digital Competencies & Training for Canada’s Public Health Workforce: Canadian Public Health Practitioners’ Perspective.” 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Evolving Systems and Foundational Skills: Public health systems must evolve to support digital competencies, starting with strengthening foundational public health skills and integrating digital literacy across existing curricula. 2️⃣ Specialization with Flexibility: While general digital competencies are essential, specialized roles and training should be available to address emerging needs, with hands-on, real-world learning at the core. 📍 Next Steps: Explore faculty perspectives on integrating digital competencies into public health practice. Develop systems-focused training approaches that bridge gaps between public health and digital disciplines. This work highlights the importance of preparing Canada’s public health workforce for the future, where ethical, equitable, and effective use of digital technologies will play a pivotal role. A big thank you to everyone who engaged with our presentation and provided thoughtful feedback! #PublicHealth #DigitalCompetencies #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthEquity #BCCDCResearchWeek

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Enjoy 30% off Digital Health Canada's Core Health Informatics Course Bundle—all summer long. This essential course is structured into seven virtual modules, each focusing on a key domain of health informatics. Learn more (and start learning) at https://ow.ly/c52250Sxhc8

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How can we connect care with a better flow of information that will benefit patients and the health workforce? A dynamic panel at our recent Health Workforce Connects symposium talked about what it takes to build and implement an information pipeline to support continuity of care for patients as they access care across the system. Moderated by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the panel discussion included Simon Hagens - Canada Health Infoway, Derek Cassista - The Paramedic Association of New Brunswick (ParamedicNB), Jodi Hall - Canadian Association for Long Term Care, Nadine Henningsen - Canadian Health Care Agency, Suzanne Madore - The Ottawa Hospital, Ivy Oandasan - The College of Family Physicians of Canada and Linda Powell- a health system advocate and community volunteer. To learn more and find out what you can do, read this article: https://lnkd.in/gzhVtGse

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The decades-long trend of disinvestment in healthcare infrastructure has led to unacceptable barriers to access and serious challenges to the quality of care Canadians receive. Addressing these issues can seem dauntingly complex; before adopting new policies, it’s important to make sure remedies are well designed to achieve a return on investment. In determining the most impactful ways to move forward, the government and other key players in Canada’s healthcare system can look to other countries whose healthcare systems are particularly effective on a given measure and take a page from those countries’ playbook. 🔗 Read the full story on The Gryphon Group Blog: https://lnkd.in/gB6VyQun #healthcarenews #healthcareindustry #canadianhealth #healthcanada #healthcaresystems #TheGryphonGroup

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"Technology and data are essential for improving care in long-term care homes. National strategies must prioritize innovation, data sharing, and better integration of LTC into the broader health system,” says Jodi, CEO of CALTC. Today, The Health Workforce Canada Connects symposium highlighted the pressing need for investment in technology, workforce support, and infrastructure in long-term care. It's time for decisive action to strengthen the health workforce and ensure long-term care homes can meet the demands of the future. #HealthWorkforceConnects

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CHIMA and LearningBrick Corporate Training have partnered to elevate professional education for health information professionals! ✨ The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with LearningBrick Corporate Training, a leading provider of innovative learning. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing professional education opportunities for health information professionals across Canada. Learn more: https://ow.ly/upmm50UAA6t

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We have released a new report that provides a snapshot of the current state of interoperability in Canada, focusing on health IT solutions and data flows across the provinces and territories. Developed in collaboration with provincial and territorial health ministries, healthcare organizations, and vendors, this report highlights progress and opportunities in areas such as pan-Canadian health data standards and systems. As we advance the objectives outlined in Canada’s interoperability roadmap, this study will be instrumental in the continued development of strategies that prioritize vendor mobilization, legislation, and enhanced pan-Canadian collaboration as key drivers for progress. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3zGVK3w

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As a proud supporter of efforts that will shape the future of Canada’s digital health landscape, we had the pleasure of partnering with Canada Health Infoway, along with provincial and territorial health ministries, healthcare organizations, and vendors, on the first “Jurisdictional Inventory of Health IT Solutions and Data Flows Report.” The insightful report provides a snapshot of the current state of interoperability in Canada, focusing on health IT solutions and data flows across provinces and territories. It establishes a baseline of progress and opportunities in areas such as pan-Canadian health data standards and systems, as well as patient summary standard, eReferral, and eConsult. Read the report: https://ow.ly/P5tq50TJ7AJ #CanadaHealthInfoway #Interoperability #DigitalHealth

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ECHO, short for Extension for Community Health Outcomes, is a virtual tool for knowledge exchange among health care providers. It involves weekly virtual meetings where primary health care providers and expert specialist teams come together to share knowledge. Canada's first ECHO project was started by #TeamUHN clinician and senior scientist Dr. Andrea Furlan. "Participants brought cases where they didn’t know what to do and they wanted the experts’ opinions," says Dr. Furlan. "It’s almost like getting a consultation for your patients who are kept anonymous.” Learn more about how these projects are especially helping rural and remote areas 👉 https://bit.ly/4aXE40b

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In Durham Region, Lakeridge Health, in collaboration with Ontario Tech University, is taking a significant step forward in the evolution of health care delivery with the launch of the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH). PATH seeks to leverage #artificialintelligence (#AI) to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for Durham Region residents. As Ontario faces increasing pressure to modernize health care in light of growing populations and evolving patient needs, health systems are looking for innovative ways to address these challenges and explore AI-driven technologies. PATH brings together Lakeridge Health's clinical expertise and Ontario Tech's research capabilities to explore how AI can address these critical challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz7nTATu #HospitalInnovation #HealthcareImprovement #HeretoCare #onhealth

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By harnessing the power of data, we can direct resources where they’re needed most and create impactful, sustainable change. https://healthcities.ca/ #data #ABhealth

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