Generative AI is taking the world, and healthcare, by storm. The accurately predicted textual outputs based on prompts can induce "wow" moments. But there needs to be an industry-wide consideration for how to iteratively allow innovation powered by large language models to be rolled out within the sensitive domain of patient care while minimizing risks. […]
Let’s discuss the future of digital health in Canada over breakfast. Digital Health Canada Breakfast in Regina will identify common challenges and opportunities from across Canada, with a focus on Saskatchewan innovation. Learn about local innovation programs and opportunities, and gain insights into digital health partnerships and collaborations from other provinces to spark new ideas […]
We are excited to bring the Infoway Partnership Conference to Vancouver this year! The conference will be held Nov. 14-15, once again during Digital Health Week (Nov. 13-19), which is an annual celebration of digital health and how it benefits the lives of Canadians. The 2023 Infoway Partnership Conference will showcase discussions about interoperability, standards, […]
This presentation engages with a communicative approach to delve into the interpretability of AI-driven tools for health. The objective is to illustrate a work in progress of using a proposed Box of Questions for Communicating AI4H to achieve end-users-oriented, intelligible explanations. Overall, the presentation will reflect on how embracing a communicative strategy when incorporating AI-driven […]
Our healthcare system is in dire need of modernization to bolster human resource capacity and ensure access to high-quality and equitable care for all patients. In this webinar, we will delve into the innovative tools and solutions leveraging AI that were designed to alleviate the burdens on clinicians and staff, while simultaneously enhancing the care […]
This webinar will discuss the research of Laurence M. Boitet, PhD, and her co-authors who conducted research into the psychological distress resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers, including the development of post-traumatic stress symptoms. Their research was designed to support the development of trauma-informed leadership strategies, and they collected data from June to […]
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is currently in the process of operationalizing the Deterioration Index, a Cognitive Computing model that acts as an extension of the Epic electronic health record to help detect early signs of patient deterioration in order to determine the likelihood that a patient will experience an escalation in care (i.e., transfer […]
Purpose – Conduct a comparison between CHIMA and Digital Health Canada credentialing as it aligns to Health Systems Management (HSY2) at Fanshawe College. Topics will include: What is each association's purpose in Health Information Management? Gap analysis of similarities and differences Credentialing mechanism Internationalization - which association is conducive to international recognition? Fanshawe College students, […]
Primary care clinicians need technology to care for their patients. They need the latest patient data easily accessible through their electronic medical records to be informed and provide the best patient care possible. Learn about the next generation of EMR-integrated tools, including AI tools, that are designed to advance interoperability, access provincial digital health repositories, […]
This presentation will review key issues in access to care, the use of a range of communication channels to improve access and continuity of care, and evaluations of digital tools in clinical practice and across health systems. Agenda: Welcome and intros (5 min); Presentation by speakers (with accompanying slides) (35 minutes); Participants interactive Q&A (questions […]
In March 2020, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shifted to a virtual-first model, escalating the volume of virtual visits to over 70% of all visits by early summer of 2020. During this period, the Virtual Care Support Team (VCST) (formerly Telemedicine team) scheduled over 300 visits a day. The roles and responsibilities of the […]
In an era where organizations have invested substantial resources in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the stark reality persists: many find themselves losing money on efforts that fail to yield the desired impact. In this dynamic webinar, tailored for the digital health industry, we dissect the key elements of a successful DEI strategy. Let’s […]
