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June 3rd, 2021
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT
Panel Discussion including live Q&A

Bedroom for patient in a hospital, Empty bed and wheelchair on hospital ward

COVID-19 treatment has created a sharp increase in the need for isolation rooms now and in future expansion and redevelopment plans. As a follow-up to its March session on “Isolation Room Design” that outlined design principles and strategies, the Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities is bringing together a multi-disciplinary panel in a special session to share insights and answer audience questions. The panel of subject matter experts will share their experiences and insights in healthcare settings from planning, design, architectural, maintenance and operations perspectives. The audience will have the opportunity to share comments and ask questions, in order to better understand the unique considerations at hospitals and other care settings as the need for Isolation Rooms increases during the current pandemic and in plans going forward.

To register, go to www.cchf.net or click on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIlOFdjHQmqjqcCchGhH4A

Panelists:

Gordon Burrill, P.Eng., FASHE, CHFM, CHC
President, Teegor Consulting & CCHF Co-founder, Board of Directors' President

Craig Doerksen
Divisional Director, Facility Management, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg

Jessica Fullerton, M.Sc. CIC
 Construction Lead – Infection Prevention and Infection Prevention and Control, The Ottawa Hospital

Scott Patterson, P.Eng., PMP
Senior Director, Facilities Planning and Development, Sinai Health

Robin Snell
Principal, Parkin Architects Limited

Nick Stark, P. Eng., CED, LEED AP, ICD.D
Vice-President Knowledge Management, HH Angus and Associates 

Moderator:

Rita Mezei, MSc.
Executive Director & Co-Founder, CCHF

COVID-19 treatment has created a sharp increase in the need for isolation rooms now and in future expansion and redevelopment plans. As a follow-up to its March session on “Isolation Room Design” that outlined design principles and strategies, the Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities is bringing together a multi-disciplinary panel in a special session to share insights and answer audience questions. The panel of subject matter experts will share their experiences and insights in healthcare settings from planning, design, architectural, maintenance and operations perspectives. The audience will have the opportunity to share comments and ask questions, in order to better understand the unique considerations at hospitals and other care settings as the need for Isolation Rooms increases during the current pandemic and in plans going forward.

To register, go to www.cchf.net or click on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIlOFdjHQmqjqcCchGhH4A

Panelists:

Gordon Burrill, P.Eng., FASHE, CHFM, CHC
President, Teegor Consulting & CCHF Co-founder, Board of Directors' President

Craig Doerksen
Divisional Director, Facility Management, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg

Jessica Fullerton, M.Sc. CIC
 Construction Lead – Infection Prevention and Infection Prevention and Control, The Ottawa Hospital

Scott Patterson, P.Eng., PMP
Senior Director, Facilities Planning and Development, Sinai Health

Robin Snell
Principal, Parkin Architects Limited

Nick Stark, P. Eng., CED, LEED AP, ICD.D
Vice-President Knowledge Management, HH Angus and Associates 

Moderator:

Rita Mezei, MSc.
Executive Director & Co-Founder, CCHF

Join HH Angus’ Nick Stark and The Ottawa Hospital’s Jessica Fullerton as they discuss “ Considerations for Planning & Design of Isolation Rooms to Improve Safety in Healthcare Environments. ”

Date: March 18 @ 1PM – 2 PM EDT

45 minute Panel Discussion followed by live Q&A
Webinar Registration Fee: $65 (including taxes and fees)
www.cchf.net

Isolation Rooms help to separate patients and residents in healthcare settings as needed to protect patients and staff. Typically, acute care hospitals allocate isolation rooms in hospitals, with some being simply private rooms, and others having specialized engineering depending on the clinical needs of the patient and the safety requirements presented.  Given COVID, hospitals, long-term care homes and other healthcare facilities are looking at increasing and potentially upgrading the design of their isolation rooms, and reconsidering engineering design to enhance safety in the facility.

This webinar covers:

  1. Differentiating between the different types of isolation rooms to meet specific needs and corresponding design criteria.
  2. Identifying infection prevention and control risks related to the design of building HVAC systems in ‘pressure’ (positive / negative pressure) critical spaces.
  3. Reviewing the role of HVAC systems in the context of Pandemic Planning and Catastrophic Event Management

Speakers:

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Nick Stark P. Eng., CED, LEED AP, ICD.D
Vice President, HH Angus and Associates Limited Consulting Engineers

In 40+ years at HH Angus, Nick has pioneered many innovative and sustainable initiatives as solutions to difficult challenges faced by clients. His technical expertise also benefits staff as he directs HH Angus’ Knowledge Management initiatives, ensuring the firm’s skillsets continue to lead the industry. In 2017, Nick was awarded the PEO/OSPE Medal for Engineering Excellence for his outstanding contributions to the profession. He spearheads the design and management of HH Angus’ P3 hospital projects, and served as the firm’s Principal-in-Charge for the massive $2 billion+ CHUM P3 project in Montreal. The team’s work on the project was honoured with the 2018 Schreyer Award, Canada’s highest honor for engineering.  Nick chair’s the CSA Subcommittee on Special Requirements for HVAC Systems in Health care Facilities, is Vice Chair of the CSA Subcommittee on Z8000 Canadian Health Care Facilities, and is a former member of the CSA Subcommittee on Infection Control during Construction or Renovation of Health Care Facilities.

Jessica Fullerton's headshot

Jessica Fullerton, M.Sc. CIC
Construction Lead – Infection Prevention and Control, The Ottawa Hospital

As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control team at The Ottawa Hospital, Jessica specializes in health care facility design and construction, focusing on design elements to help prevent the spread of infection. She has provided Infection Prevention and Control expertise on a wide range of acute care, rehabilitation, ambulatory care, community health, and long-term care projects. Jessica’s passion lies in bridging the gap between health care design and how it can positively or negatively influence the care and safety of patients. She currently sits as a member of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Health Care Facilities Technical Committee providing expert content for several standards related to health care design and construction. Jessica is the Chair and member of CSA training faculty for the Z317.13 Standard, Infection Control During Construction, Renovation and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities.