Dr. Mary Brindle is the Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Lead at Health Everywhere. She is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and serves as the Director of The EQuIS (Efficiency Quality Innovation and Safety) Research platform at Alberta Children's Hospital. In this role, she leads a chair-supported program dedicated to addressing health system issues related to pediatric surgery, fostering innovation, and ensuring safety through international and national collaboration. Dr. Mary Brindle is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and serves as the Director of The EQuIS (Efficiency Quality Innovation and Safety) Research platform at Alberta Children's Hospital. In this role, she leads a chair-supported program dedicated to addressing health system issues related to pediatric surgery , fostering innovation , and ensuring safety through international and national collaboration . Dr. Brindle is at the forefront of advancing medical practices, particularly as the leader of the international ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) neonatal abdominal surgery team and as the Secretary of the International ERAS Society. Additionally, she holds key roles as the Director of Safe Surgery and Safe Systems at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Scientific. Her extensive research, which has received funding from sources including CIHR, and NIH/AHRQ is presented globally, reflecting her commitment to advancing surgical care. Dr. Brindle's influence extends to her role as the Chair of the Canadian Association of Chairs of Surgical Research and the co-chair of the Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Committee for the Canadian Association for Pediatric Surgery, emphasizing her dedication to shaping the future of surgery through a combination of implementation science and rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Lead Dr. Mary Brindle mbrindle@ariadnelabs.org PREVIOUS THEME LEAD NEXT THEME LEAD mbrindle@ariadnelabs.org Dr. Mary Brindle Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Lead Dr. Mary Brindle is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and serves as the Director of The EQuIS (Efficiency Quality Innovation and Safety) Research platform at Alberta Children's Hospital. In this role, she leads a chair-supported program dedicated to addressing health system issues related to pediatric surgery, fostering innovation, and ensuring safety through international and national collaboration. Dr. Brindle is at the forefront of advancing medical practices, particularly as the leader of the international ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) neonatal abdominal surgery team and as the Secretary of the International ERAS Society. Additionally, she holds key roles as the Director of Safe Surgery and Safe Systems at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Scientific. Her extensive research, which has received funding from sources including CIHR, and NIH/AHRQ is presented globally, reflecting her commitment to advancing surgical care. Dr. Brindle's influence extends to her role as the Chair of the Canadian Association of Chairs of Surgical Research and the co-chair of the Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Committee for the Canadian Association for Pediatric Surgery, emphasizing her dedication to shaping the future of surgery through a combination of implementation science and rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Projects An overview of Mary Brindle's projects with the Health Everywhere Hub NEOApp: ERAS at Home Digital Health Solution That Educates, Empowers, and Connects Parents of Neonatal Babies Like

Hailey has a degree in web development from InnoTech College. She previously worked for an orthotics and prosthetic company, working in several roles that included rebuilding and managing the company website. She has also worked as a contract web developer, photographer, and videographer. In her downtime, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, working on various video and photo projects, and writing fiction. Hailey has a degree in web development from InnoTech College. She previously worked for an orthotics and prosthetic company, working in several roles that included rebuilding and managing the company website. She has also worked as a contract web developer, photographer, and videographer. In her downtime, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, working on various video and photo projects, and writing fiction. Administrative Coordinator Hailey Foss  hailey.foss@ucalgary.ca PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER NEXT OPERATIONS MEMBER

Alex Baron is the Communications Advisor at Health Everywhere. Alex graduated from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts – English, and then completed a Bachelor of Arts – Communications from the University of Calgary in 2016. Alex Baron graduated from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts – English, and then completed a Bachelor of Arts – Communications from the University of Calgary in 2016. In his career, Alex has had the opportunity to work in some truly unique places, allowing him to pursue his two key interests – creating memorable guest experiences and telling great stories . This includes working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Heritage Park Historical Village, and the University of Calgary. His interests outside of work include travel and photography. Communications Advisor Alex Baron  alex.baron@ucalgary.ca NEXT OPERATIONS MEMBER SEE THEME LEADS alex.baron@ucalgary.ca Alex Baron Communications Advisor Alex Baron graduated from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts – English, and then completed a Bachelor of Arts – Communications from the University of Calgary in 2016. In his career, Alex has had the opportunity to work in some truly unique places, allowing him to pursue his two key interests – creating memorable guest experiences and telling great stories. This includes working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Heritage Park Historical Village, and the University of Calgary. His interests outside of work include travel and photography.

Dr. Neesh Pannu is a Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead at Health Everywhere. Neesh is a distinguished nephrologist and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, is a highly accomplished medical professional. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Alberta and furthered her training at Stanford University, culminating in a master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Harvard University. Dr. Neesh Pannu, a distinguished nephrologist and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, is a highly accomplished medical professional. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Alberta and furthered her training at Stanford University, culminating in a master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Harvard University. Dr. Pannu's research focuses on acute kidney injury , delving into aspects of diagnosis, management, and outcomes in this critical field. Actively engaged in impactful organizations such as the Alberta Kidney Disease Network (AKDN) and the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), she contributes significantly to advancements in nephrology. Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Pannu holds key leadership positions as the co-Scientific Director of the Kidney Strategic Clinical Network and the assistant Dean of Clinical Research Platforms at the University of Alberta, showcasing her commitment to advancing healthcare and clinical research. Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead Dr. Neesh Pannu  npannu@ualberta.ca PREVIOUS THEME LEAD NEXT THEME LEAD Uptake VC Personalizing Recovery After Acute Kidney Events Like npannu@ualberta.ca Dr. Neesh Panu Bridging Community and Acute Care Lead Dr. Neesh Pannu, a distinguished nephrologist and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta, is a highly accomplished medical professional. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Alberta and furthered her training at Stanford University, culminating in a master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Harvard University. Dr. Pannu's research focuses on acute kidney injury, delving into aspects of diagnosis, management, and outcomes in this critical field. Actively engaged in impactful organizations such as the Alberta Kidney Disease Network (AKDN) and the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), she contributes significantly to advancements in nephrology. Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Pannu holds key leadership positions as the co-Scientific Director of the Kidney Strategic Clinical Network and the assistant Dean of Clinical Research Platforms at the University of Alberta, showcasing her commitment to advancing healthcare and clinical research.

Home / Research Themes / Connectivity and Data Access / Connectivity and Data Access There are significant challenges due to the lack of health data integration, which results in interoperability issues between patients and care providers. This theme aims to establish secure and seamless data access, ensuring better interoperability for improved healthcare outcomes. Key Areas of Focus Our work focuses on improving healthcare interoperability to improve data access and integration across care settings. 01. Focus Area 02. Focus Area 03. Focus Area FEATURED PROJECTS Storyboards From the 2024 Innovation Gallery Explore featured storyboards that bring to life the real-world challenges, bold ideas, and digital health innovations shaping the future of care in Alberta. Bill C-72: Connected Care for Canadians Act Bill C-72 aims to empower Canadians with easier access to their health data, while supporting healthcare providers (HCPs) in delivering coordinated, high-quality care through improved access to comprehensive patient information for better clinical decision-making. Learn More Decentralizing Health Data to Improve Data Sharing Patients currently have limited control over their health data, placing full trust in Alberta Health Services (AHS) for its management and protection. Centralized storage heightens the risk of data breaches, while siloed systems hinder access and collaboration. Privacy concerns about data use without explicit consent create distrust. Blockchain technologies facilitate decentralized, transparent data sharing and decision-making in a world of disarrayed health data. This concept explores the broad application of generative AI agents assisting healthcare practitioners and researchers in reducing burnout and leveraging blockchain for trustworthy health outcomes. Learn More Interoperability as a Lifeline Health data is a vital component of our health systems supporting everything from individual care, population health, research, and innovation. Like a river nourishing its surroundings, health data must move freely to sustain the ecosystem of care. When barriers obstruct the river’s flow, vital areas are cut off, negatively impacting patients, healthcare providers, and the overall system. The Interoperability Saves Lives report highlights the importance of a holistic, patient-centered approach to health information system design. Learn More THEME PROJECTS Our Projects Learn More Community-Based Health Data Research Initiative Learn More Healthcare Data Sharing and Management: Implementation of Distributive Machine Learning Technology and Blockchain Technology Healthcare Data Sharing and Management: Implementation of Distributive Machine Learning Technology and Blockchain Technology Community-Based Health Data Research Initiative (Coming Soon) Theme Leads Tyler Williamson Data Access and Connectivity Lead View Bio View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. View Portfolio Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. It’s more than a list of projects - this evolving collection shows what’s possible when partnerships, bold ideas, and real-world testing come together. Our Research Themes Bridging Community and Acute Care Like Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Like Connectivity and Data Access Like Integrative Innovation Ecosystem Support Like

Explore our four streams of support – from Health Systems and Non-Profits, to Industry Stakeholders, Innovation Support Providers, and Researchers or Educators. Get in touch today. Health Everywhere Works With Leading Digital Innovators GET INVOLVED GET INVOLVED Health Everywhere Works with Leading Innovators Meet our team, discover our partners, and learn about what we do. Health Systems and Non-Profits  Access to leading experts to solve digital health challenges  Partnership on innovative digital health implementation projects  Development and mentorship opportunities  Collaboration and networking opportunities WHAT YOU GET  A leader or key stakeholder within a health service or public sector organization. WHO YOU ARE Health system partners such as primary care networks, community care organizations, and provincial and federal government ministries will be engaged in Health Everywhere projects. Their roles can range from adopters of promising technologies to priority, policy, and regulation advisors to potential networks to help the spread and scale of eHealth and mHealth technologies. OVERVIEW Contact Us Industry Stakeholders Contact Us  Partnership with health researchers and educators on priority digital health issues  Access to innovation and evaluation support services  Development and mentorship opportunities  Collaboration and networking opportunities WHAT YOU GET  A digital health industry leader or stakeholder ranging from an early-stage start-up to a large multi-national corporation WHO YOU ARE Health Everywhere will enable industry partners to gain valuable insight into evaluating and launching their eHealth and mHealth technologies in Alberta. Companies can be involved in a variety of ways, including as technology partners, fee-for-service clients accessing pre-clinical and clinical evaluation support, and mentors and advisors to other innovators. OVERVIEW Innovation Support Providers  Becoming part of an integrated referral and collaboration network  Receive event and activity promotion on Health Everywhere channels  Development and mentorship opportunities  Collaboration and networking opportunities WHAT YOU GET  A leader or key stakeholder within an innovation support organization. WHO YOU ARE Health Everywhere will strengthen relationships between ecosystem support partners to provide a more integrated network of referrals and collaboration opportunities to partners. Work with us to ensure that innovators are connecting with the right partners at the right time and ensure they do not fall through the cracks in the ecosystem. OVERVIEW Contact Us Researchers and Educators  Access to specialized programs and service  Supplemental resources for knowledge mobilization and commercialization activities  Development and mentorship opportunities  Collaboration and networking opportunities WHAT YOU GET  Academic researcher  Faculty Member  Student/trainee associated with an academic or research institution WHO YOU ARE Health Everywhere will actively engage researchers and educators involved in digital health innovation and research. Researchers and educators may serve multiple roles including principal investigators, advisors, content experts, and collaborators across various Health Everywhere projects. OVERVIEW Contact Us Streams of Support WORK WITH US Where innovation meets healthcare HEALTH EVERYWHERE Contact Us Land Acknowledgement The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

Dr. Tom Stelfox is the Oversight Committee Chair at Health Everywhere. Tom is the inaugural Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He received his MD from the University of Alberta, completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto, earned a Ph.D. in health care policy at Harvard University and did a critical care fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Tom Stelfox is the inaugural Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He received his MD from the University of Alberta, completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto, earned a Ph.D. in health care policy at Harvard University and did a critical care fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He served as joint clinical and academic chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services where he reorganized the delivery of physician patient care services. He is the past Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary where he established the Centre for Health Policy. His research focuses on the application of health-services research methods to improve the quality of health-care delivery to critically ill patients . Oversight Committee Chair Dr. Tom Stelfox  stelfoxt@ualberta.ca PREVIOUS THEME LEAD SEE OPERATIONS TEAM stelfoxt@ualberta.ca Dr. Tom Stelfox Oversight Committee Chair Dr. Tom Stelfox is the inaugural Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He received his MD from the University of Alberta, completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto, earned a Ph.D. in health care policy at Harvard University and did a critical care fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He served as joint clinical and academic chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services where he reorganized the delivery of physician patient care services. He is the past Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary where he established the Centre for Health Policy. His research focuses on the application of health-services research methods to improve the quality of health-care delivery to critically ill patients.

Tyler Williamson is the Connectivity and Data Access Lead at Health Everywhere. Tyler serves as the Director of the Centre for Health Informatics, previously holding the position of Associate Director. Simultaneously, he holds the role of Associate Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Community Health Sciences and directs the Health Data Science and Biostatistics Diploma Program at the University of Calgary. Dr. Tyler Williamson is the Director of the Centre for Health Informatics and a Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. He is a member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Williamson’s work focuses on strengthening Canada’s health-data ecosystem, with emphasis on interoperability, health-data governance, and the responsible use of administrative and electronic medical record data. He has contributed to national surveillance initiatives, including foundational work with the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network, and continues to collaborate with the World Health Organization through UCalgary’s WHO Collaborating Centre. His leadership and impact have been recognized with a NAPCRG New Investigator Award (2018), the Lynn McIntyre Award (2020), Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 (2020) and the UCalgary Alumni Career Achievement Award (2024). Connectivity and Data Access Lead Tyler Williamson  tyler.williamson@ucalgary.ca PREVIOUS THEME LEAD NEXT THEME LEAD tyler.williamson@ucalgary.ca Tyler Williamson Connectivity and Data Access Lead Dr. Tyler Williamson is the Director of the Centre for Health Informatics and a Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. He is a member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Williamson’s work focuses on strengthening Canada’s health-data ecosystem, with emphasis on interoperability, health-data governance, and the responsible use of administrative and electronic medical record data. He has contributed to national surveillance initiatives, including foundational work with the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network, and continues to collaborate with the World Health Organization through UCalgary’s WHO Collaborating Centre. His leadership and impact have been recognized with a NAPCRG New Investigator Award (2018), the Lynn McIntyre Award (2020), Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 (2020) and the UCalgary Alumni Career Achievement Award (2024).

Health Everywhere supports new eHealth and mHealth industries in Alberta, provide training and support to develop the next generation of digital health researchers and clinicians. Contact us today for more information. Alberta's Digital Health Hub Uniting programs, experts, and resources to accelerate the commercialization and scale of eHealth and mHealth technologies ALBERTA'S DIGITAL HEALTH HUB Alberta's Untapped Potential Innovation in digital health holds immense potential to transform healthcare delivery, yet systemic barriers are slowing progress. The Health Everywhere Hub (HEH) was established, with funding from the Major Innovation Fund (MIF), to understand and address these challenges by fostering a more connected, collaborative, and sustainable innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The Hub aims to empower innovators to design, test, and scale their solutions, ensuring Alberta-made innovations are adopted locally and internationally. The Hub envisions a vibrant and interconnected digital health ecosystem that leverages Alberta's strengths to drive economic and technological growth. The Health Everywhere Hub is supported by the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Technology and Innovation through the Major Innovation Fund Program. Engage With Us LEARN MORE Health Systems and Non-Profits Leaders or key stakeholders within not-for-profit, health service, and innovation support organizations. LEARN MORE Industry Partners Industry leaders or key partners ranging from early-stage start-ups to large multi-national corporations. LEARN MORE Researchers and Educators Academic researchers, faculty members, or students associated with an academic institution. SEE MORE Reimagining Healthcare Through Digital Innovation Hear from Dr. Mary Brindle , Health Everywhere Hub Project Lead, as she introduces a bold vision for transforming Alberta's healthcare landscape. Dr. Brindle explains how the Hub is breaking down barriers that have slowed digital health innovation, creating a collaborative ecosystem where Alberta-made solutions can be designed, tested, and adopted both locally and globally. Health Everywhere Projects RESEARCH THEME Bridging Community & Acute Care MyHeartandCKD What if Chronic Kidney Disease Patients had a Decision Tool that Made Risks and Benefits Clear? Read More IMPROVE CV Care What if Heart Care Went Beyond Symptoms to Include Stress, Support, and Daily Life? Read More Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) Evaluation Redesigning Pathways for More Centralized, Holistic Care. Read More See All RESEARCH THEME Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care CONnecting and Coordinating an Enhanced Network for TRansitions in Care (CONCENTRIC) Reimagining Transitions in Care for Rural Spinal Cord Injury Patients Read More Point of Care Ultrasound (Acumen - POCUS) Making Ultrasound More Accessible in the Community Read More Robin's Nest as a White Label Platform An All-in-One Platform for Remote Care and Trials Read More See All RESEARCH THEME Connectivity and Data Access Healthcare Data Sharing and Management: Implementation of Distributive Machine Learning Technology and Blockchain Technology What If Your Health Data Worked For You? Read More Community-Based Health Data Research Initiative Coming Soon Read More Disconnected Care: The impact of the Alberta Health Information Act on the health and well being of Albertans Coming Soon Read More See All RESEARCH THEME Integrated Innovation Ecosystem Support A Model of Tradeoffs for Understanding Health Information Technology Implementation Coming Soon Read More Evaluation of GAITS Platform in SPARK Program Coming Soon Read More Identifying the mHealth and eHealth Ecosystem Building Blocks Coming Soon Read More See All Next Theme Next Theme Bridging Community and Acute Care Bringing together researchers, decision-makers, and digital health innovators to ensure seamless, inclusive, and scalable healthcare implementation in acute and community-based care settings. Like Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care There are significant challenges due to the lack of health data integration, which results in interoperability issues between patients and care providers. This theme aims to establish secure and seamless data access, ensuring better interoperability for improved healthcare outcomes. Like Connectivity and Data Access There are significant challenges due to the lack of health data integration, which results in interoperability issues between patients and care providers. This theme aims to establish secure and seamless data access, ensuring better interoperability for improved healthcare outcomes. Like Integrative Innovation Ecosystem Support By addressing gaps and opportunities in the current ecosystem, our aim is to create a dynamic eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, by identifying resources, matching them with innovators, and improving overall integration. Like News and Events Health Everywhere Launch Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship – Digital Health Today and Tomorrow NEWS On January 23, 2024, over 100 guests joined us as we held the Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship on Digital Health Today and Tomorrow. January 23, 2024 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants NEWS UCalgary's innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta's Major Innovation Fund. September 6, 2023 UCalgary-based program expands province-wide NEWS SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta. September 11, 2023 News Research May 1, 2025 | 8 min read Health Everywhere: Advancing digital health in Alberta Over the past year, W21C has focused on addressing how care is delivered by creating the Health Everywhere Hub, an initiative aimed at advancing innovation digital health in Alberta. Read More Community Mar 6, 2024 | 4 min read Health Everywhere launch event On Janurary 23, 2024, over 100 guests joined us as we held the Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship on Digital Health Today and Tomorrow. Read More Research Sep 11, 2023 | 4 min read UCalgary-based program expands province-wide in supporting digital health researchers SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta. Read More Innovation Sep 6, 2023 | 3 min read 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). Read More Our Partners Academic Partners See All HEALTH EVERYWHERE HUB Bringing Alberta Together A hub for innovators, industry partners, innovation support partners, healthcare providers and community. Contact Us

Collaborating with Xsensor and Baxter for a monitoring mattress system to prevent pressure injuries. Click to learn more. We envision a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, accelerating innovation, growth, and transforming healthcare through collaboration and partnerships. THEME 1: BRIDGING COMMUNITY AND ACUTE CARE Date Advancing eHealth Innovation to Enable Intelligent Patient Monitoring January 2024 Prevention of pressure injuries (PIs) is a priority for healthcare systems worldwide. Also referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores, this condition is a skin and soft tissue injury that forms because of constant or prolonged pressure on the skin, typically occurring at bony areas on the body. Most prevalent in healthcare settings where the patient is unable to move frequently enough to relieve the pressure, PIs are painful for the patient and can lead to a deterioration in health, increased hospital stays, and even death. To address this issue, W21C partnered with XSENSOR Technology Corporation, a Calgary-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells advanced pressure-imaging systems for use in medical environments worldwide. With support from W21C’s research team, this led to the creation of a novel pressure sensing device - the ForeSite PT™ System. In late 2007, an opportunity arose for W21C to partner with XSENSOR in the development and testing of a health innovation. The main objectives of this initiative were to better understand the potential of innovative technology to support healthcare providers in caring for patients at risk of pressure injuries. W21C’s initial role was to collect and analyze focus group feedback from physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and pressure mapping experts. Over time this progressed to usability testing of a protype device in a simulated Intensive Care Unit. Each phase of W21C research was followed by a design cycle at XSENSOR that consisted of research on every aspect of the system, including overall architecture, transducer design, sensing electronics, software, mechanical design, and packaging. Through funding provided by Alberta Innovates ‘Accelerating Innovations into Care’ program, XSENSOR once again, approached W21C in 2023 to support the evaluation and impact on workflow of an updated system (referred to as ForeSite IS) in acute and long-term care, and to evaluate the device’s ability to predict skin breakdown of patients at elevated risk of PIs. This study is currently under way at Foothills Medical Centre and throughout several long-term care sites in the Calgary area. To learn more about this project and its commercial capabilities, please visit XSENSOR’s website . Project Contact: Dr. Jaime Kaufman Image Sources: Adobe Stock (top), XSENSOR.com (middle)