How can real-time data transform healthcare spaces-without major capital investment?
At the Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities Conference in Vancouver (May 4-6), we're sharing how Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), in collaboration with HH Angus, is using near real-time occupancy intelligence to unlock hidden capacity and improve patient flow.
Presenters:
Akira Jones, Director, Digital Services, HH Angus
Carol Robinson, Patient Care Manager, Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (joining virtually)
Starting with pilot deployments in high-demand legacy spaces, discreet sensors revealed underutilized areas, scheduling mismatches, and operational bottlenecks—leading to measurable improvements using existing infrastructure.
Building on these insights, SHSC implemented 3D stereo-optic occupancy sensors in the Barzakay Brain Health Clinic and Cipriano Clinic. Integrated with the Angus Remote Management System (ARMS), this solution provides actionable data on exam room utilization, peak demand, and scheduling trends.
The result? Even purpose-built clinics can benefit from continuous occupancy intelligence—enabling more precise scheduling, better alignment of staff and space, and an enhanced patient experience.
This work demonstrates a scalable, evidence-based approach to optimizing healthcare environments today while future-proofing them for tomorrow.
Also attending the conference from our broader team are Vishal Bhana and Ryan Kennedy.
Read about our work on SHSC's Garry Hurvitz Centre for Brain Sciences.