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DAY ONE:
Monday September 22nd, 2008

7:30 AM

Registration Opens

8:15 AM

Opening Remarks From The Chair

8:30 AM

Projecting Into The Future: Evaluating What Can Be Accomplished With Wireless

The possibilities that open up with wireless implementation are endless. This presentation will focus on how the reduction of time and distraction that come with wireless technology can translate into a much safer environment.

• Take away crucial information on how to line up your technological strategies with your corporate strategies
• Examine how less paperwork can enhance patient safety
• Evaluate the benefits of portable healthcare

Learn ready-to-use methods at our opening session to make wireless technology work for you.

Jacques Lirette, Chief Information Officer, South-East Regional Health Authority

9:15 AM

Aligning Your Wireless Technology Strategy With Corporate Strategy For Optimal Outcomes

Achieving corporate buy-in to your plans for wireless enhancement is essential in getting the desired results. Effective communication, value proposition and a solid business case are key ingredients, as well as:

• An experienced development team working and researching technology
• A plan to negotiate contracts effectively to supplement good decision making
• Clear communication strategies to support your business case

Be informed on leading methods to integrate seamlessly your wireless technology upgrade with your corporate strategy.

Keith M. Roberts, Director Management Information Systems, Rouge Valley Health System

10:00 AM

Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

10:30 AM

Case Study: St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System

Enhancing mobility and overall efficiency for physicians and nurses is one of the key features of going wireless. By employing several integrated applications, this leading U.S. Hospital has leveraged its network to maximum benefit. Attend this session to learn how wireless mobility can:

• Enhance physician workflow and improved access to clinical data
• Make bed-side barcode medication administration possible
• Improve the efficiency of bed turnover post discharge
• Create the opportunity to offer Wi-fi hotspot access for patients/families

Curtis Burkhart, Project Manager/Lead System Analyst, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System

11:15 AM

Ensuring The Privacy Of Your Wireless Network: How To Ensure Maximum Security Against External Breaches And Prevent Theft

The efficiency that comes with wireless networks also brings new concerns about patient privacy. This session will delve into important issues concerning security and provide current information on how to safeguard your network and information from intrusions.

• Maintain control over and effectively limit access to patient information
• Prevent breaches and ensure the safety of your applications
• Evaluate the options available to keep your mobile network safe from threats

Arm yourself with the best security options for your network data with this informative session on preventing external breaches and theft.

Kim Dell, Manager, Infrastructure, Hamilton Health Sciences
Dale Anderson, Manager ICT, Hamilton Health Sciences

12:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

1:30 PM

Keeping Up With The New Technology: The Breadth Of New Applications And The Advances They Bring

The last few years have seen a rapid increase in the wireless technology now available for deployment in the healthcare sector. This session will address the new opportunities that have opened up due to the emergence of new applications and their impact on industry standards. Attend this presentation and learn all about:

• The introduction of wireless infusion pumps and the benefits it brings – patient safety and operating efficiency
• How the new technology is being managed –the latest deployment strategies to deal with the rapid advancement
• How the torrent of new applications may affect industry standards – when will the technology become obsolete?

Dr. Joe Cafazzo, Lead, Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, University Health Network
Dr. Don Dowan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, WIHIR, University of Waterloo

2:15 PM

Maximizing ROI On Your Wireless Investments Through ‘Collaborative Procurement’

Creating the right procurement team can get the economies of scale working in your favour. Collaboration with other healthcare organizations can leave you with savings to reinvest in other innovative solutions.

• Share expertise for mutual benefit
• Promote cost-effective efficiency in making the most informed decisions
• Save money for other programs

Rob Croft, Corporate Director, System Integration and Projects, Grey Bruce Health Services
Lonnie Bergstein, Director, Product Marketing, Smart Systems for Health Agency

3:00 PM

Networking Break

Continue the discussion with your peers while enjoying a refreshing break.

3:30 PM

Supporting Innovation Through Collaboration Between The Medical Community And Manufacturers

Matching medical demand with practical supply can be enhanced by close communication between customers and suppliers. Partnerships will facilitate wireless developments and transform the healthcare system into an engine for economic growth.

• What are the best models for collaboration between supplier and user?
• How can research be optimized through cross-communication?
• How will a focus on growth rather than strictly cost containment result in positive outcomes for all parties?

Manufacturers and healthcare providers can learn practical strategies on aligning demand with supply to maximize their growth potential at this must-see session.

Rita Steeple, Director of Care, Three Links Care Centre

4:15 PM

Matching The Usability Of Emerging Wireless Applications With Your Objectives

Making the most informed decisions on selecting new wireless technologies to improve healthcare and save capital is increasingly difficult with the rapid progress of innovation.

• Identify your organization`s wireless needs
• Determine the usability of medical devices and IT applications
• Recognize the benefit of evaluation and user-centred design in reducing errors with wireless medical technologies

Come away with actionable approaches to ensure your wireless applications meet your unique requirements.

Bob Schaefer, Manager, Telecommunications & Distributed Computing, Kingston General Hospital
Mark Welch, VP Sales and Marketing, TeraGo Networks Inc.

5:00 PM

Conference Adjourns To Day Two

Day Two:
Tuesday September 23rd, 2008

7:30 AM

Registration Opens

8:15 AM

Recap Of Day One By The Chair

8:30 AM

Case Study

Innovative Use: Putting Technology to Work In A Multi-faceted Approach

One of the top ten integrated healthcare systems in the United States has made some important technology investments by deploying wireless networks at point-of-care, in data collection and the use of mobile carts. Hear first-hand from a leading executive in U.S. healthcare on:

• Switching to wireless tablets for clinical care and bar-coded administration
• Wireless lab specimen collection
• Using mobile carts to enhance productivity

Learn how a wireless network can support multiple diverse applications with this important U.S. case study from a leading healthcare provider.

Susan Lorkovic, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Alegent Health (Omaha)

9:15 AM

Case Study

Major Capital Transformations In A Rural Community Setting

Mid-sized hospitals present both unique challenges and opportunities to integrate state-of-the-art wireless technology. Gain insight into the workings of one hospital that has emerged as a model for others in its class.

• Augmenting a wireless environment onto wired infrastructure
• Consolidating applications from individual proprietary networks onto one common wireless network
• Developing strategies to move community hospitals into the forefront of wireless technology transformations

Hear what large capital investments can offer for wireless implementation in mid-sized hospitals from this important session.

Sean O’Brien, Chief Technology Officer, Winchester District Memorial Hospital

10:00 AM

Networking Break

Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

10:30 AM

Case Study

Combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) With Wireless Technology

The application of Geographic Information Systems as a visualization platform presents exciting new opportunities for working in tandem with wireless technology in hospitals. Breakthroughs in the development of this application can be seen at one hospital in particular. This case study takes a close look at the application of GIS and the potential it offers to healthcare practitioners.

Tom Vair, Executive Director, Sault Saint Marie Innovation Centre

11:15 AM

Intelligent Integration and Automation: Streamlining Wireless Operations.

Technology adoption varies from organization to organization, and a key challenge is to integrate the right technology at the right time, in relation to existing processes. Hear from a technology expert from UNIS LUMIN about:

• Effective use of applications to enhance workflow and automation
• Making use of personalized managed services and support
• Potential ROI on technical consulting and project management services

Speaker TBA, UNIS LUMIN

For over 18 years UNIS LUMIN has helped both private and public sector companies maximize the value of their investments in existing and advanced technologies. UNIS LUMIN provides a complete life cycle of consulting, integration, support and managed services in application development, communications (voice, video and data), security, storage and data centre management

12:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

Compare notes with your colleagues and conference faculty over a relaxing lunch.

1:30 PM

Case Study: Jewish General Hospital

Maximizing Wireless Potential: Voice Recognition And Patient Administration In An ER Setting

Practitioners on the frontlines in an ER environment need to remain mobile to perform effectively. Learn how one hospital introduced wireless PDAs to enhance efficiencies, by hearing from a clinician who also pioneered the project.

• Examine the uses of voice recognition technology in aiding ER physicians
• Determine what mobility means to clinicians and how wireless systems can enable it
• See how both the user and administrator perspectives can align to maximize the potential of a technology upgrade

Examine an innovative application of wireless networks for voice recognition with this presentation from a leading authority.

Dr. Stephen Rosenthal, Associate Director of Medical Informatics, Jewish General Hospital

2:15 PM

Case Study: Kaiser Permanente

As the single largest managed care organization in the United States, Kaiser Permanente faces unique challenges in developing its wireless infrastructure. In addition, its plans to implement broad changes in this regard make it an exceptional case to learn from.

• See how working with an extensive nationwide network of centres creates unique challenges and opportunities
• Understand the decision-making process behind technology transformations on a large scale
• Examine the leveraging opportunities that become available when working with a decentralized network

Jim Best, Enterprise Technology Architect, Kaiser Permamente

3:00 PM

Networking Break

Continue the discussion with your peers while enjoying a refreshing break.

3:30 PM

Case Study: St. Joseph’s Health Care

RFID technology carries vast potential to improve patient safety and supply chain efficiency. Its robust application capabilities have been successfully harnessed at one of Canada’s leading patient care, teaching and research centres. This case study session takes a close look at the project from the perspective of its chief architects.

• Review potential returns on investing in RFID through practical examples
• Gain insight into the pros and cons of this growing technology
• Develop your approach to RFID on a more sound basis

Get cutting-edge information on the development of RFID technology.

Adrian Johnson, Integrated Director Biomedical Engineering, St. Joseph’s Health Care/ London Health Sciences Centre
Peter Gilbert, Director Technology Solutions, St. Joseph’s Health Care/ London Health Sciences Centre

4:15 PM

Negotiating Your Vendor Contract: Guaranteeing Success By Creating Educated Consumers

Making the right decision on technology contracts is an extremely important component of the transition and implementation process. Attend this session and take away key knowledge on:

• How to choose the best technology for your facility
• The key to negotiating a reasonable vendor contract
• Privacy legislation and ensuring compliance when joining a shared system

Ensure that you leave the conference fully prepared to make the right decisions on technology vendors that work for you.

Mark Fecenko, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Patrick J. Hawkins, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

5:00 PM

Conference Adjourns