43rd Annual Conference of the
Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society
Rejuvenating Healthcare Infrastructure
September 17-19, 2023
RBC Convention Centre • Winnipeg Manitoba
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 | |
0800-1600 | The Great CHES Golf Game |
1830-2030 | Opening Reception - Sponsored by Class 1 Inc. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Reception Entertainment: The Luminous Quartet - Sponsored by Precise Parklink |
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 | |
0700-0830 | Breakfast - Sponsored by IEM Industrial Mfg. (Canada) Inc. |
0830-0845 | Opening Ceremonies |
0845-0930 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Sponsored by Honeywell |
Administration 0.1 CEU |
Isha Khan Isha Khan (she/her) is a lawyer, educator and community leader dedicated to building a culture of human rights in Canada and beyond. She assumed her role as CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in August of 2020. Born in Winnipeg, she holds degrees from the University of Manitoba and the University of Victoria. She worked in private practice in Calgary before returning home to lead institutional development and change management at United Way Winnipeg. She served at the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, first as legal counsel and then as Executive Director, moving forward several important rights-based initiatives and public education campaigns. Before assuming her role at the Museum, she was appointed by the Government of Canada to review the conditions of incarcerated people in segregation in federal penitentiaries. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she is also a dedicated community volunteer who serves as Board Chair of United Way Winnipeg. Throughout her life, Khan has helped build communities where everyone is respected and empowered to reach their full potential. She continues that work at the Museum, engaging people around the world in a growing movement for hope and human rights. |
0930-1030 | TRACK 1: PLENARY SESSION |
TRACK 1: |
When is an Upgrade More Than an Upgrade? Rethinking Traditional Approaches to Healthcare Infrastructure Renewal - Sponsored by Victaulic |
Kim Spencer, P.Eng., LEED AP, Principal | Division Director, Health, HH Angus & Associates Ltd. Edward Hood, P.Eng., , Engineering Director, Health, HH Angus & Associates Ltd. Julie Lawson, P.Eng., LEED AP, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Health, HH Angus & Associates Ltd |
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Planning, Design, & Construction 0.1 CEU |
As healthcare institutions grapple with significant challenges, it is increasingly important to not enter full ‘reactive mode’ but instead employ approaches that allow consideration of infrastructure upgrades as opportunities to improve the facilities and systems that support a safe, healthy, comfortable and productive environment for patients, staff and visitors.
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10:30-11:00 | Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall – Sponsored by Belimo Air Controls Inc |
10:30-15:00 | Exhibit Hall Open |
1100-1200 | TRACK 2: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 2A & 2B |
TRACK 2A: | Developing Long Term Care Beds in Nova Scotia - Mitigating Modern Day Challenges |
David Leblanc P.Eng., Director of Infrastructure, NS Seniors and LTC | |
Planning, Design & Construction 0.1 CEU |
Nova Scotia has embarked on a Program to develop over 2500 new Long Term Care beds. This presentation will review the governments role and guidance the documents used in managing a $1.7B Program, involving 27 replacements facilities built to improve the safety, comfort and delivery of services for the residents, families and staff. The Program has faced generational escalation over the first 2 years and this presentation will describe the tools used to curb the financial impact on the Program.
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TRACK 2B: | Keeping the Power On While Replacing Critical Electrical Equipment |
Jeff Hankin PE, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Engineering , Stantec Maureen Jackson PE, Principal Electrical, Stantec |
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Facilities facing aging infrastructure and the need to maintain reliable, continuous power services must employ critical thinking/collaborative team innovations to develop upgrade/replacement plans that address key needs while keeping power on.
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1200-1300 | TRACK 3: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 3A & 3B |
TRACK 3A: | Digital Transformation Roadmap to the Future Smart Hospital |
Mike Maselli, Introba | |
Planning, Design, & Construction, Maintenance & Operations 0.1 CEU |
Leveraging digital transformation to plan and execute a Smart Hospital strategy to help the challenges healthcare providers face with high costs, changing care models, staff retention, consumerization of healthcare, decarbonization, and cyber security with steps every system can take to assess their current state and envision a digital future.
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TRACK 3B: | This is exciting: Energizing Healthcare Facilities Through CSA/ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems |
Kate Butler P.Eng., LEED AP, Executive Director Energy Management, Service New Brunswick Health Services Blaine Lynch, Regional Director, Facilities, Engineering and Property Maintenance, Horizon NB |
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Code & Standards Compliance 0.1 CEU |
Energy Management Systems, as per the CSA/ISO 50001 guidelines, can support healthcare facilities as organizations rejuvenate their infrastructure and invest in capital while being environmental stewards that supports exceptional patient care.
In 2021, Horizon Health Network implemented the guidelines across the organization at an enterprise and site level. The presentation will provide an overview of CSA/ISO 50001 Energy Management System Guidelines as well as share Horizon’s implementation with outcomes, experiences and lessons learned. Objectives: |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by DuBois Chemicals |
15:00-16:00 | TRACK 4: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 4A & 4B |
TRACK 4A: | Responding to a Water Management Crisis "Green Water" |
Michael Stanford, PMP®, CHE, Executive Director, Alberta Health Services Brian Flannigan, Senior VP of Marketing, Phigenics |
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Maintenance & Operations 0.1 CEU |
An effective and efficient Water Management Program can be used to assist in the restoration of services during a crisis. Learn how one organization responded and used a Water Management Program to recover from the sudden development of “green water” in a brand-new hospital addition. This session will present a summary of the situation, the resources required, and how the lessons learned are being applied to future construction projects and ongoing water management.
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TRACK 4B: | Applying Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments to Healthcare Facilities |
Lauretta Massimiliano EIT, LEED AP ID+C, ISO 31000 Risk Manager, Mechanical EIT, CBCL Martino Fanfani |
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Codes & Standards Compliance, Maintenance & Operations 0.1 CEU |
Climate change is posing wide ranging and ever evolving challenges to healthcare facilities across Canada. A core aspect of operating any facility sustainably is considering potential impacts of climate change and cost-effective adaptation strategies during both the design and operation of buildings. This presentation will discuss relevant climate projections for practitioners, as well as best practices for assessing risk and adapting to climate change through relevant case study examples in various locations across Canada.
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1600-1700 | "Happy Hour" in Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by Trane |
1800-1900 | President's Reception - Sponsored by Tremco York Ballroom 2-4 & Concourse, RBC Convention Centre |
1900-2300 | Gala Banquet - Sponsored by Johnson Controls Banquet Entertainment - Big City All Star Band - Sponsored by SDI Canada York Ballroom 1, RBC Convention Centre |
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 | |
0700-0830 | Breakfast - Sponsored by ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior Design |
0830-0930 | TRACK 5: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 5A & 5B |
TRACK 5A: | M&E Post Disaster Resilience Rejuvenation |
Collin Vaness, MCW Consulting Ltd. | |
Maintenance & Operations, Administration 0.1 CEU |
This presentation will focus on upgrading / rejuvenating mechanical and electrical systems for medium to high-risk health care infrastructure located in environmentally unstable areas of the country. The presentation will provide an overall road map moving forward that will help better prepare facility operators, architects, engineers and policy makers on how to deal with the challenges that will be faced when preparing for and operating after a major environmental disaster has occurred.
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TRACK 5B: | Future-Proofing Toronto Western Hospital: Decarbonizing Healthcare HVAC infrastructure using Wastewater Energy |
Songyang Hu P. Eng., CEM, Patient Energy Manager, University Health Network Campbell Quinn P. Eng., Senior Project Manager, Noventa Michael Kurz P. Eng., CEM, Team Lead, Energy and Innovation University Health Network |
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Administration, Maintenance & Operations 0.1 CEU |
University Health Network (UHN) and Noventa will present their Wastewater Energy Transfer™ (WET) project at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH), which uses wastewater as an alternative energy source and converts the hospital’s HVAC infrastructure from steam to hot water to reduce 8,400 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The presentation covers how the system works, and how the project will accelerate similar initiatives in the future.
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0930-1015 | CHES National Annual General Meeting |
1015-1045 | CHES Manitoba Chapter Annual General Meeting |
1015-1415 | Exhibit Hall Open |
1215-1315 | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by SMS Engineering |
1315-1415 | TRACK 6: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 6A & 6B |
TRACK 6A: | What's in Your Ductwork? Lessons Learned From an Operating Room Event |
Gordie Howie, ASHE President | |
Maintenance & Operations 0.1 CEU |
The intent of this session is to discuss events that led to a hospital in the United States immediately stopping performance of procedures in its operating room suite, what was identified, and what actions were taken. Lessons learned that can translate across borders will be examined.
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TRACK 6B: | A Low Carbon Roadmap to Meeting 2030 and 2050 Emissions Goals |
Pierre Iachetti, RPP, MCIP, PAg, LEED Green Associate, Director of Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Facilities Management, Island Health | |
Codes & Standards Compliance, Financial Management 0.1 CEU |
Island Health is developing a Low Carbon Roadmap to 2030 and beyond in collaboration with our partners. The LCR guides the organization’s pathway to reducing GHG emissions, decarbonizing, and electrification. The LCR is a shared vision for prioritizing future capital projects on the basis of technical viability and cost effectiveness, in order to create a viable path to a minimum 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, with considerations for our future 2050 target of 80% emissions reductions.
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1415-1515 | TRACK 7: CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 7A & 7B |
TRACK 7A: | Managing Infrastructure, Space and the Relationship Between Them |
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Andy Santoro, P.Eng., President, Sansys Inc. Scott Payne, William Osler |
Planning, Design & Construction 0.1 CEU |
For the most part, existing documentation used as a reference for managing space and infrastructure equipment consists of a hodgepodge of inaccurate, outdated AS builts, manuals, and Floor Plans in both paper and digital media. Facility planning and maintenance staff rely on this information to maintain and operate infrastructure and manage space. Tools are now available to provide a simple secure and accurate representation of space and the equipment infrastructure that supports it. Objectives: |
TRACK 7B: | Transistioning Central Plants From Steam Centric, High Carbon to Integrated Low Carbon Systems |
Ian Jarvis, Executive Director, Climate Challenge Network Amandeep Deop, Technical Director, Climate Challenge Network |
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Codes & Standards Compliance, Maintenance & Operations, Financial Management 0.1 CEU |
The transition to low carbon is changing the way we look at hospital infrastructure. Hospitals are at the front line of the drive to cut greenhouse gas emissions, with central plants being a primary area for attention. Low carbon plants, including integrated heat recovery and air conditioning chillers, comprehensive heat reclaim, condensing boilers and renewable energy, are being designed into new hospitals. The challenge is to economically transition existing hospital plants to these low carbon
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1515-1545 | Refreshment Break - Sponsored by Camfil Canada Inc. |
1545-1645 | TRACK 8: PLENARY SESSION |
Space Management Enabling the Launch of a Virtual Hospital | |
Martine Janicki, PhD, PEng, PMP, EDAC Director, Facilities and Land Development, Fraser Health | |
Planning, Design, & Construction Administration 0.1 CEU |
Fraser Health Space Management was engaged to develop a built-environment for an innovative virtual hospital to help address the unprecedented pressure on acute care sites and provide virtual services "post" pandemic. Upon assessment, existing corporate space in a commercial building was selected. Months of staff engagement, space planning, furniture purchase and challenging infrastructure upgrade resulted in the successful launch of Fraser Virtual, 24/7 virtual services by 100+ administrative and clinical staff.
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1645-1700 | Closing Ceremonies |