CCHF is offering a specialized one-day master class designed to equip healthcare leaders with essential strategies for successfully planning and executing capital projects. This hands-on session will provide practical insights into developing a Project Development Plan, ensuring governance effectiveness, and mitigating financial risks.

Led by industry expert Cliff Harvey, Vice President of Redevelopment at Grand River and St. Mary’s Hospital and CCHF Board Cofounder, this training session will incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and real-world applications to support leaders managing healthcare capital projects. Attendees will comprehensively understand operational readiness, budgeting, procurement, and technology integration—key elements that drive project success. Bring your questions for this interactive session.

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for Vice-Presidents of Redevelopment, Chief Planning Officers, Directors, Project Managers, Executive Sponsors, Board Members, and anyone involved in governance and project controls for healthcare capital projects.

Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome & Introductions

• Cliff Harvey, Vice-President, Redevelopment, Grand River and St. Mary’s Hospital

9:15 – 10:00 | Procurement, Phasing & Sustainability

• Presented by Cliff Harvey, Vice-President, Redevelopment, Grand River and St. Mary’s Hospital
• Best practices for procurement and phased implementation
• Incorporating sustainability into capital project planning

10:00 – 10:45 | Project Management Fundamentals

• Presented by John Wieser, Senior Principal, Client Solutions, Stantec Programs & Business Solutions
• Key principles for effective project governance and execution
• Common challenges and strategies for success

10:45 – 11:00 | Break

11:00 – 11:45 | Service Planning & Operational Readiness

• Presented by Martha Harvey, Director, Operational Readiness, University Health Network
• How to structure operational readiness for capital projects
• Lessons from recent hospital redevelopment projects

11:45 – 12:45 | Lunch

12:45 – 1:30 | Budgeting for FF&E

• Presented by Carolina Chan, Project Director, Planning & Design, Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital
• Estimating costs for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
• Procurement strategies to optimize value

1:30 – 2:15 | Technology & ICAT Considerations

• Presented by Megan Angus, Principal, Vice-President Strategy and Digital Services, HH Angus & Associates Ltd.
• Budgeting for Information, Communication, and Automated Technologies
• Managing integration and implementation challenges

2:15 – 2:30 | Break

2:30 – 3:15 | Cost Estimation and Construction Budgeting Overview

• Presented by Susan Neil, President, Hanscomb
• Key principles and methodologies for creating accurate cost estimates and managing construction budgets in healthcare projects
• Strategies for presenting project budgets effectively and budgeting to ensure cost efficiency

3:15-4:00 | Ancillary Costs & Funding Strategies

• Presented by Meryl Hodnett, Healthcare Manager, Consultant
• Exploring funding strategies for healthcare capital projects
• Understanding ancillary costs and how they impact project budgets
• Understanding Pre-Construction Operating Plans (PCOP)
• Navigating cost-sharing structures and financial planning

4:00-4:10 | Wrap Up

May 1, 2025
Toronto, ON

Location: (TBC)

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