HIP Week Agenda
Monday, October 20, 2025 – Friday, October 24, 2025
CHIMA professional members can earn 1 CPE credit* with the Canadian College of Health Information Management for each session attended.
*Navigating Privacy Impact Assessments: A Hands-On Workshop for Health Information Professionals with Lisa McKenzie is worth 2 CPE credits for attending.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Public Trust, Health Data Literacy & Engagement in Canada - A Collaborative Approach
Presented by: Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada), Simon Fraser University's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (SFU's Centre for Dialogue), and CHIMA.
Join CHIMA, HDRN Canada, and the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue for an insightful panel discussion exploring initiatives aimed at enhancing health data literacy across Canada and strengthening public trust in the use of health data. Learn about initiatives HDRN Canada, SFU's Centre for Dialogue, and CHIMA have undertaken in these areas (funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada) and how a collaborative effort and framework is needed for advancing literacy and trust among those living in Canada. -
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Unlocking the Power of Our Health Data
Speakers: Shez Daya, Director, Transformation Office, Canadian Institute for Health Information | Tobi Henderson, Manager, Data Stewardship Initiative, Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Moderator: Stephanie Santos-Spraggett, Business Development Specialist, CHIMA.
Learn how CIHI collaborates with health jurisdictions and partners to accelerate innovation, build analytic capacity, and make data more accessible and actionable. Participants will gain insights into how governance and data stewardship are shaping a stronger, more integrated foundation for pan-Canadian health information. We will share perspectives on stewardship in action, what we’ve learned on the journey so far, and where we’re headed next. -
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Importance of Building Capacity for Alberta First Nations Sovereignty
Speaker: Lea Bill, RN BScN, Traditional Practitioner, CEO, AFNIGC.
Moderator: Michael McGill, CHIM, CIAPP-M, Information Governance Community Facilitator, CHIMA.
A presentation to learn about who AFNIGC is, our mandate, the importance of OCAP, and the importance of data sovereignty for First Nations.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Building Pathways for Organization-Led Real-World Data Projects
Speakers: Minnie Ho, Director of Data & Analytic Services (DAS), Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences | Jodi Gately, Senior Project Manager – Partnerships Portfolio, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.
Moderator: Stephanie Santos-Spraggett, Business Development Specialist, CHIMA.
Ontario organizations seeking data or analytics to support decisions may submit a request to ICES. Health Data Research Network (HDRN) Canada is developing a similar multi-jurisdictional service. -
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Strengthening Digital Health Integration Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Speaker: Ryan Chan, RN, MScN, PhD(c), President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association.
Moderator: Gennie Walton, CHIM, CHE, NB & NSPE Community Facilitator, CHIMA.
This session will examine the intersection of digital health, nursing informatics, and health information. Discuss effective collaboration across disciplines to implement and sustain digital tools such as EHRs, while ensuring alignment with standards and user needs. -
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Optimizing Healthcare IT
Speaker: Anne Forsyth, MBSc, CPHIMS-CA, CIPP/C, Director, Clinical Applications & Decision Support, Women's College Hospital.
Moderator: Michael McGill, CHIM, CIAPP-M, Information Governance Community Facilitator, CHIMA.
Speaking on strategies for advancing healthcare IT through data standards, governance, and digital literacy in Canadian hospitals.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Computer-Assisted Coding: The Path to Success
Speakers: Stephanie Clar, BHA, CHIM, Adoption Specialist, Solventum | Amy Crough, CHIM, Out Patient coding Specialist, Lakeridge Health | Joanne Crago, CCCS, CHIM, Senior Coding and Data Quality Specialist, Lakeridge Health.
Moderator: Laura Krawec, CHIM, SK & MBNU Community Facilitator, CHIMA.
Outlining the journey to successful computer-assisted coding (CAC) implementation in Canada, featuring real-world lessons from Lakeridge Health’s recent rollout. -
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Navigating Privacy Impact Assessments: A Hands-On Workshop for Health Information Professionals
Speakers: Lisa McKenzie, BHA, CHIM, CIPP/C, Director of the Canadian College of Health Information Management, CHIMA & Michelle Zinck.
In this interactive workshop, we'll walk through the process of completing a Privacy Impact Assessment. Participants will work with the workshop facilitators to explore best practices, learn from each other, and gain confidence in the PIA process. This session is worth 2 CPE credits and will NOT be recorded.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Right brain. Left brain. Whole impact.
Speaker: Dr. Lucas Chartier, MD, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Quality & Safety, University Health Network.
Moderator: Gennie Walton, CHIM, CHE, NB & NSPE Community Facilitator, CHIMA.
Through the use of compelling stories, this session will demonstrate how we obtain data to confirm hypotheses and how we can leverage this for impactful change at the organizational level. It will cover some of the science on data leading to impact, provide pitfalls and best practice examples on data and insights, and it will provide a call to action to partner for greater impact. 30 min session eligible for 0.5 CPE credits. -
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Disconnected Care: Rethinking Health Information Legislation for the Health and Wellbeing of Albertans
Speaker: Dr. Ewan Affleck, CM, MDCM, Senior Medical Advisor - Health Informatics, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
Moderator: Betsy Nejat, BA (Hons), CAE, Senior Director of Partnerships and External Relations, CHIMA.
This session explores the groundbreaking report “Disconnected Care: The impact of the Alberta Health Information Act on the health and wellbeing of Albertans”, published by the Alberta Virtual Care Coordinating Body in February of 2025. -
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
AI in Health Information and Informatics: Transforming Care and Systems
Speakers (panel): Ruth Chen, RN, PhD, Associate Dean Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Faculty of Health Sciences Associate Professor School of Nursing, Acting Director McMaster Continuing Education (MCE), McMaster University.
Moderator: Tina Lewis, CHIM, Health Information Operations Project Coordinator, CHIMA.
Exploring AI’s transformative role in health information and informatics, this panel from McMaster University examines innovations, ethical implications, and future opportunities in data-driven health.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scaling AI Scribes to Reduce Clinician Burden and Advance Connected Care
Speaker: Salma Roberts, MS, Director, Enablement Programs, Canada Health Infoway.
Moderator: Stephanie Santos-Spraggett, Business Development Specialist, CHIMA.
Infoway’s national AI Scribe program aims to reduce clinician burden and advances Connected Care by scaling trusted, secure solutions, streamlining adoption, and improving patient care experiences. -
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Canada’s Health Data Transformation in Action
Speakers: Janine Kaye, Manager, Interoperability Engagement Canadian Institute for Health Information | Tanya Khan, Manager, Hospital Data Advancement and Engagement Canadian Institute for Health Information | Tracy Johnson, Director, Pharmaceuticals Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Moderator: Betsy Nejat, BA (Hons), CAE, Senior Director of Partnerships and External Relations, CHIMA.
Canada’s health system is evolving, and so is the way we steward health data. CIHI is leading bold initiatives to modernize the country’s data landscape – transforming how information is collected, connected, and used across jurisdictions. -
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ethics in Action: Introducing the New Code for Health Information Professionals
Speakers: Lisa McKenzie, BHA, CHIM, CIPP/C | Tobi Henderson, B. Eng, Manager, Data Stewardship Initiative, CIHI | Kulvinder Kaur | Maxwell Smith, PhD, MSc, Associate Professor, Western University.
Join the Health Information Professional Code of Ethics Working Group for a dynamic session unveiling the Canadian College of Health Information Management's newly developed Health Information Professional Code of Ethics. This essential framework reflects the evolving responsibilities of health information professionals in Canada and reinforces our collective commitment to integrity, accountability, and public trust. Discover how the new Code empowers professionals to navigate ethical challenges in a rapidly changing health data landscape—and be part of the conversation shaping the future of ethical practice in health information management.