Research, Innovation & Economic

Development in Northern Health TORC 2010 Health Forum

March 31, 2010

Research, Innovation & Economic

Development in Northern Health TORC 2010 Health Forum

March 31, 2010 Tom VairExecutive Director

SSM Innovation Centre’s PurposeSSM Innovation Centre’s Purpose

A catalyst for growth in the

science and technology sectors.

SSMIC BackgroundSSMIC Background

Business Incubation

SME Support Services

Market Development

Projects(GIS)

Research, Innovation & Economic Development in Northern HealthResearch, Innovation & Economic Development in Northern Health

• Innovation

• Research

• Economic Development

Data LayersData Layers

• Parcels

• Addressing

• Zoning

• Official Plan

• Water

• Wastewater

• Electric

• Telecom

• Transportation

• Orthophotography

• Tourism

• Parks

• Terrain

• Cultural / Heritage Features

• Buildings

• Parking Lots / Meters

• Businesses

• Census

• URISA 2009 Best Public Sector GIS in Ontario

• ESRI Inc. 2008 Communication Award at GIS in Health Conference (Washington)

• ESRI Inc. 2007 Special Achievement Award in GIS (SAG)

– International Award (Category: Public Health & Human Services)

• URISA 2006 Leadership in the Field of GIS

• URISA 2006 Best Municipal GIS Award

• ESRI Canada 2006 Award of Excellence

• URISA 2005 – Silver Award – GIS Leadership in Ontario

• SSM Police 2005 Award – Commitment to the Community

• URISA 2003 Best Municipal GIS Award

• ESRI Canada 2002 Business Partner Award

• Publications - Municipal World - ESRI: Healthy GIS - Ontario Technologist

- ArcNews - URISA: Ontario Chapter - ESRI Calendar

- MISA - GeoWorld - Advances in Disease Surveillance

Awards and PublicationsAwards and Publications

Sidewalk Curb Cuts and Sanding Prioritizing

for the City of Sault Ste. Marie

Sidewalk Curb Cuts and Sanding Prioritizing

for the City of Sault Ste. Marie

Elderly People (Over 75) Living in Own Home in 2004with Senior Locations

Density of Reported Bear Sightings (2004)Density of Reported Bear Sightings (2004)

Density of Reported Bear Sightings (2005)

Data analysisData analysis

• Low birth weight babies

• Childhood injuries

• Children’s Aid

• EDI Test Scores

• Mother’s activities during pregnancy

• Christmas Cheer

• Flu shot clinics

• Diabetes analysis

CNIB Audible Crosswalk SelectionCNIB Audible Crosswalk Selection

2008 Mosquito Trapping Results

Note: This trap only catches

Culex mosquito’s

2007 Mosquito Trapping Results

Note: This trap only catches

Culex mosquito’s

2006 Mosquito Trapping Results

Note: This trap only catches

Culex mosquitoes

Mosquito Trapping Results (2006)Mosquito Trapping Results (2006)

PUC Tripping Hazard DatabasePUC Tripping Hazard Database

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GIS and Lead in Drinking WaterGIS and Lead in Drinking Water

• Lead in drinking water became an issue in Ontario in 2007

• Homes in London found to have elevated lead despite flushing

GIS and Lead in Drinking WaterGIS and Lead in Drinking Water

• Health Risks

– Particularly for children and pregnant females

– Bottle fed babies

– Exposure can cause damage to nervous system and impaired mental development

– Ontario drinking water quality standards maximum is 10 micrograms per litre.

GIS and Lead in Drinking WaterGIS and Lead in Drinking Water

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Postal Codes of Pregnancies (APH)

Postal Codes of Potential Lead Services (GIS)

Postal Code Matches

Exact Addresses of Pregnancies

Exact Addresses of Potential Lead

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Priority List for Testing

GIS

AddressesContact Info

C. difficile MappingC. difficile Mapping

Sequence of Events

• Fall 2006 - Sault Area Hospital encounters serious C. difficile outbreak

• Hospital spends several million dollars on enhanced cleaning efforts with little improvement

• Investigation of 26 patient cases revealed that C. diff caused or contributed to the death of 18 patients

• January 2007 – Algoma Public Health (APH) asks CGC for assistance in mapping

• Jan – Feb 2007 – CGC captures 3D digital GIS layout of General and part of Plummer Hospitals

• CGC develops C. difficile database tracking application

• Feb-April 2007 – APH enters hospital form data into the C. difficile database application

• March 2007 – CGC begins analysis of spatial relationships and queries

Sault Area Hospital General Site (Floor 2)

Sault Area HospitalGeneral Site (3-D)

C. difficile MappingC. difficile Mapping

• Questions to be answered:

– Were there “hot” rooms?

– Were patients leaving the hospital with C. diff?

– Were patients admitted to the hospital with C. diff?

– Was practice following policy? For example, were patients being moved with their beds?

– What were the patterns of patient movement and was this a factor?

– Was there excessive patient movement?

– Was patient movement and isolation efficient and effective?

Next Steps – Future DevelopmentNext Steps – Future Development

Client InterfaceClient Interface

Research Research

• 2005 Community IT Strategy created

• Proceed on two fronts:

1. Drive Niche Opportunities

2. Establish the Environment

Health Informatics

Healthcare Communication and Technology Centre – Group Health Centre and SSMIC Community Geomatics Centre

• Group Health Centre

– Innovative Electronic Medical Records system a cornerstone of their award-winning model and Health Promotion Initiatives program

– EMRxtra - a $3.5 million dollar project bringing pharmacists into the circle of care

• GIS - Community Geomatics Centre

– Numerous awards including International

award for GIS in Health and Human Services

– Unique in Canada and in growth mode

• Video Gaming

– ICIZ Game Development Lab started

– Strategic Advisor hired

– MOU signed with Toronto Rehab

Research PlatformResearch Platform

• Health Informatics Institute – Algoma University

– ESRI Canada Health Informatics Research Chair

• Community Partnerships

– Group Health Centre

– Algoma Public Health

– Sault Area Hospital

– Garden River Wellness Centre

– Northern Ontario School of Medicine

– Sault College

– NE LHIN

Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

• Job growth

– CGC staff now over 20

– HII

• Funding attraction

– CGC – over $10M

– HII – over $2M

• Product Commercialization

• Site location

Thank youThank you

Tom VairExecutive Director

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre

tvair@ssmic.com705-942-7927 x. 3152