MAHIP Members: Use discount code “MAHIP” and get $100 off the Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp.

Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp
November 16-18, 2012
Four Points by Sheraton-Toronto Airport, Toronto, Ontario

The Bootcamp is an intensive, highly interactive on-site course followed by the Online Bootcamp introducing key concepts, issues and applications in Applied Health Informatics. The Online Bootcamp includes monthly interactive web sessions for one year and access to a large online archive (over 90 hours) of recorded presentations on Health Informatics topics.

Expert Lecturers:

·  Software Engineering for Health Care
– Don Cowan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo

·  Interoperability in Health Care
– Rick Stroobosscher, CEO, Karos Health

·  Innovation in Home, Community and Long Term Care
– Brad Bell, VP, GoldCare

·  Social Media in Health Care
– Glen Lanteigne, CIO, South West LHIN

Support Our Fellow Library Colleagues – Volunteer for the CLA 2013 Conference!

The CLA 2013 conference (May 29-June 1) will be held in Winnipeg. The Local Arrangements Committee is seeking individuals to serve as a member of the committee for next year’s conference. Positions available include: Donations Coordinator; Library Tours & Hospitality Coordinator; Volunteer Coordinator; Public Relations Coordinator. If you are interested in one of these positions and being part of the Local Arrangements Committee, contact Vera Keown, CLA 2013 Local Arrangements Committee chair (vera.keown@ad.umanitoba.ca; 204.474.8302)

Spring 2012 Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp

Spring 2012 Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp 

June 8-10, 2012
Waterloo, ON

The Applied Health Informatics Bootcamp (or HI Bootcamp) is a 2.5-day, intensive, highly interactive on-site course introducing key concepts, issues and applications in Applied Health Informatics followed by the Online Bootcamp. The Online Bootcamp includes monthly interactive web Q&A and discussion sessions and access to over 90 hours of recorded presentations.

The Bootcamp is an approved program for CME credits (18 Mainpro-M1 credits, 18 Section 1) and 22 CPE HIM credits.

• The Bootcamp provides an excellent overview of Health Informatics and eHealth applications.
• It includes informative yet, fun interactive sessions, Q&As and group discussions.
• Best of all, it provides great networking opportunities.
• After the Bootcamp, you can deepen your knowledge by taking the Online Bootcamp which includes monthly interactive web Q&A and discussion sessions and access to over 90 hours of recorded presentations.

Bootcamp Curriculum Includes:

• Overview of Health Informatics
• Health Informatics Infrastructure
• Values and Attitudes Required for Health Informaticians
• Cross Canada State of eHealth
• Digital Imaging, Image Processing, and Management
• Health Communications
• Health Information Management
• Human Aspects of Health Informatics
• Intelligent Health Systems
• Management Paradigms Addressing Complexity
• Mathematical Computing in Health
• The Methods and Tools of the Health Informatician
• User Interaction and the Human-Computer Interface
• and much more…

If you have questions please contact:

Aleena Aftab
Public Relations Coordinator
National Institutes of Health Informaticsa
aftab@nihi.ca | 226-218-2182

Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012: Let’s get the word out!

Register now for the 2012 Manitoba Libraries Conference, May 15 & 16! Attend both days or just one – there are 27 fantastic sessions offered over 2 days.

You can still register for these preconference sessions on Monday, May 14: The New Standard On Web Accessibility, Factors in Board Effectiveness, and PLSB Orientation.

Visit www.manitobalibrariesconference.ca to view the complete program and register by mail, fax or online.

Don’t forget to RSVP for social events and register for the gala dinner/awards night with Gene & Bill of Unshelved.

Our Trade Show is full, with dozens of vendors from across North America. Watch for door prizes and don’t miss special  appearances by over 20 of Manitoba’s outstanding literary talents at both the AMBP (Association of Manitoba Book Publishers) and TWUC (The Writers’ Union of Canada) booths.

Follow us on Twitter for more: @mblibrariesconf and #mlc12

 

Danielle Pilon

Winnipeg Public Library

204.986.2802

Publicity Co-ordinator

Manitoba Libraries Conference 2012