Blair Witzel Email & Phone Number

Recent project examples:• Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados – 2022 to 2023 – Adviser on the hospital information system procurement including requirements development, bid documentation, and evaluation approach• Ministry of Health, Jamaica – 2021 to 2022 – Ongoing consulting to support the national HIS and EMR procurement• Assembly of First Nations – 2021 to 2022 – Development of a national business case for investment in digital health for First Nations• The… Show more Recent project examples:• Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados – 2022 to 2023 – Adviser on the hospital information system procurement including requirements development, bid documentation, and evaluation approach• Ministry of Health, Jamaica – 2021 to 2022 – Ongoing consulting to support the national HIS and EMR procurement• Assembly of First Nations – 2021 to 2022 – Development of a national business case for investment in digital health for First Nations• The Ottawa Hospital – 2021 to 2022– Consultations and development of an information governance framework• Ministry of Health, Guyana – 2021 to 2022 – Creation of procurement documentation including evaluations materials for a technology and policy consultancies• Inter-American Development Bank – 2020 to 2022 – Member of digital health specialist team providing consulting support to Latin America and Caribbean• Sherbourne Health – 2019 to 2020 – Developing an IT strategic plan and overseeing service procurement• Sisters of St. Joseph - 2019 – Development of the requirements and RFP for nurse call and resident safety system• SHIIP – 2018 to 2019 – Strategic assessment and IT roadmap for a shared digital health tool supporting care collaboration • Ministry of Health, Jamaica – 2018 to 2019 – Supporting multiple procurements for human resources to support national digital health strategy• Saskatchewan Ministry of Health – 2016 to 2017 -- Review of and future recommendations for the EMR program• Ontario Ministry of Health – 2016 – Assessing the current state of EMR and technology use and recommendations to strengthen use by primary and community care clinicians and the EMR market in Ontario• VHA Home HealthCare - 2015 - Development of the RFP for an enterprise-wide patient case management system• Maple Leaf Medical Clinic - 2012 to 2013 - Leading procurement and evaluation of an EMR supporting treatment and research at Canada's largest HIV primary and specialty clinic Show less

Recent project examples:The Ottawa Hospital – 2019 to Present - Ongoing support for various programs and initiatives including HIS deployment, synthetic data, Microsoft 365, innovative initiatives, research studies, and program developmentOntario Health Teams - 2022 to Present - Privacy program development to support information sharingOntario Epic Hospitals - 2022 - Joint engagement aligning privacy standards for information sharingLangs Youth Wellness Hub -… Show more Recent project examples:The Ottawa Hospital – 2019 to Present - Ongoing support for various programs and initiatives including HIS deployment, synthetic data, Microsoft 365, innovative initiatives, research studies, and program developmentOntario Health Teams - 2022 to Present - Privacy program development to support information sharingOntario Epic Hospitals - 2022 - Joint engagement aligning privacy standards for information sharingLangs Youth Wellness Hub - 2022 - MOU review and comment and development of orientation materialsTrillium Health Partners - 2022 - Policy refresh including consultation and redraftingMinistry of Health of Suriname – 2021 – Drafted feedback from digital health sector on data protection billUniversity Health Network - 2021 - Advisory and design support for the hospital information system deploymentNiagara Health – 2021 – Worked with healthcare partners, technology providers, and legal counsel to confirm the business and privacy model for a digital identity pilot of Ministry of HealthMinistry of Health of Jamaica – 2020 – Developed the national health information privacy guidelines and implementation plan for national healthcare rolloutOntario Workers’ Network – 2019 to 2020 – Developed the privacy program for a network of health service providers across OntarioSt. Joseph's Hospital – 2017 - Assessment of a hospital information system procurement and deploymentSioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority – 2016 - Assessment of compliance with provincial privacy legislation and standardsHospital for Sick Children – 2015 - Review of privacy program and clinical processConnectingGTA – 2013 to 2015 -- Privacy program and standards development for Ontario's Electronic Health Record: policies, standard operating procedures, and training materialsMany other privacy projects prior to 2013 related to privacy assessment, program development, and policy development under FIPPA, PHIPA, and PIPEDA Show less

Recent project examples:• Various Ontario Health Teams – 2022 to 2023 – Development and facilitation of an information governance framework to support more effective use and sharing of patient information to support care, population health management and quality improvement• Grey Bruce Palliative Care Network – 2022 – Consultations and facilitation for a collaborative care model for palliative care delivery• Niagara Health – 2021 to 2022 – Development of a business model… Show more Recent project examples:• Various Ontario Health Teams – 2022 to 2023 – Development and facilitation of an information governance framework to support more effective use and sharing of patient information to support care, population health management and quality improvement• Grey Bruce Palliative Care Network – 2022 – Consultations and facilitation for a collaborative care model for palliative care delivery• Niagara Health – 2021 to 2022 – Development of a business model to support expansion of digital identity pilot involving hospitals, vendors, and MOH• Regional Central Intake – 2021 – Evaluating and making recommendations for a business model for diagnostic imaging central intake• Elgin OHT - 2020 – Consultations and writing to develop the successful OHT application• Queensway Carleton Hospital – 2019 to 2020 – Consultations and drafting the strategic plan• CND Ontario Health Team – 2019 to 2020 – Consultations, facilitation, and writing the successful OHT application• Good2Talk – 2018 – Development of business cases for self-service tools for students looking for mental health and information supports, and for text and chat-based student counselling• The Teresa Group – 2018 – Program review of a provincial program providing infant formula to new mothers with HIV• Dryden and Area Local Health Hub – 2017 to 2018 – Consultations and strategy to develop a health hub model including potential integrations and a deployment plan for a group of health and community service providers• Cambridge North Dumfries – 2017 to 2018 – Medication reconciliation pilot involving hospital, retail pharmacies, and home care• Saskatchewan Ministry of Health – 2016 to 2017 -- Review of and future recommendations for the EMR program • Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care – 2015 to 2017 – Development of current state analysis, vision, strategic enablers, and tactical delivery model for Ontario digital health strategy for clinicians Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area