A recent research project at the CSA Group has resulted in the release of a report entitled Deployment of Health Care Facility Digital Infrastructure in Canada. Under the guidance of a CSA Advisory Panel, the research was conducted by H.H. Angus & Associates Ltd. The report looks at the current landscape of digital infrastructure in healthcare in Canada, provides a gap analysis of the current situation and a series of recommendations for anybody embarking on a project with a digital component. It should prove to be a valuable resource for planners, designers, facilities managers and information technology providers as they work to improve these vital systems in our healthcare buildings. The report is available for download at https://www.csagroup.org/article/research/deployment-of-health-care-facility-digital-infrastructure-in-canada/

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) has made a selection of relevant standards available for no-fee view access through the online platform at the following link: COVID-19 Response Standards and Handbooks / Normes pour faire face au COVID-19

The following standards are currently included:

COVID-19: From the Facilities Management Front Lines - questions, possible solutions and lots to think about

Part 5: Recorded video February 2, 2021

Part 4 Recorded Video September 23, 2020

Part 3 Recorded Video May 13, 2020

Part 2 Recorded Video April 29, 2020

Part 1 Recorded Video April 15, 2020

Medical Gas E-Learning Course is now open for registration

This course provides a basic understanding of medical gases, what they are, their uses, and safety considerations when in use.  This is an online course with an estimated completion time of 5 hours.  Registration provides 90-day course access to complete.

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In these very challenging times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following is a short list of resources that may be of value:

• Seek information from reliable sources: In a world of social media, there is an abundance of misinformation. Much of it is unreliable and not based in fact or science. Be sure that the information you are gathering is coming from reliable sources.

The following are locations where you can get accurate and up-to-date information: