Posted July 7th, 2015 by
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The vast majority of complaints about health care quality are resolved by current patient relations processes. There are, however, some complaints that are outside the scope of existing oversight bodies. To close any gaps that may continue to exist, the…
Posted June 22nd, 2015 by
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Of the 55 engineering professors included in the U of T investment, six received prestigious Discovery Accelerator Supplements. These awards are designed to maximize the impact of those researchers with programs that are highly rated in terms of originality and…
Posted June 12th, 2015 by
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Professor Birsen Donmez (MIE) is an expert in human adaptation to technology and designing feedback to guide operator behaviour. Her project will compare different types of in-vehicle technologies, such as dashboard displays, smartphones, smart watches and Google Glass, with respect…
Posted June 8th, 2015 by
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Sunnybrook Hospital currently has a regular full time opportunity for a Decision Support Consultant – Program Consulting in our Decision Support department. The Decision Support Consultant will analyze, interpret, consult, present and make recommendations on information to support strategic planning,…
Posted May 27th, 2015 by
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The Center for Healthcare Engineering is excited to partner with Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital, who was recently awarded an OCE grant to conduct a study on their new Innovation Unit. The Innovation Unit is outfit with “smart” beds that have a…
Posted April 9th, 2015 by
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Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) has been named the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Novel Optimization and Analytics in Health. Read full article at U of T Engineering News.
Posted March 1st, 2015 by
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IIE member takes charge at Centre for Healthcare Engineering Now that he’s director, Timothy Chan has ambitious plans to expand the University of Toronto’s Centre for Healthcare Engineering beyond its home in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. via…
Posted February 2nd, 2015 by
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On the surface, repairing broken bones or analyzing symptoms to prescribe the correct medication might seem like quite simple tasks, it’s important to realize the oversight required to effectively provide healthcare for million of citizens. It is something that requires…
Posted December 1st, 2014 by
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Engineering a better healthcare system: placing defibrillators where they’re needed most; redesigning clinic schedules to reduce wait times. Timothy Chan on how the Centre for Healthcare Engineering is making health care better, faster and less costly Read full article at…
Posted November 28th, 2014 by
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Although mending broken bones or prescribing medication may seem like simple tasks at a hospital, providing health care to millions of people is anything but. It requires a hugely complex system of hospitals, clinics, ambulances, research centres, suppliers and governments—and…
