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Introduction

The Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board (EMOWPDB) is a community non-profit organization aiming to provide relevant and readily accessible labour market information (LMI) and workforce development solutions in the London Economic Region through employer engagement in labour market research and collaborative consultations.  

For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the EMOWPDB is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to conduct an assessment of rapid upskilling needs in the Healthcare Industry and develop a report on the findings.

Our organization is attempting to document opportunities for rapid upskilling in the Healthcare sector in general with a view to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate educational programs as a response to these emerging skills development opportunities.
 
We hereby seek your input in broadening our understanding of the evolution of these technologies in the London Region's Healthcare sector and documenting your perspective in this fast-emerging field.

Filling out the survey:
After completing the survey, please ensure that you click "Done" to submit your answers. The survey should take only 8-10 minutes to complete.
Confidentiality:
The survey question does not require your identity. All answers given will be treated in strict confidence and they will be used for statistical purposes and published in anonymity only.
The report from the survey will be available on our website at www.workforcedevelopment.ca 
Need Help?
If at any point you require assistance, please contact Bashir with the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board at 519-672-3499 ext.104 or by email at Bashir@workforcedevelopment.ca



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* 1. Does your organization operate within the Healthcare Industry?

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* 2. Which of the following sub-sectors best describe your organization?

With advancements in technology continually disrupting various industries, innovations stemming from developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Smart Technologies have significantly enhanced products and services for end users. In the healthcare industry, AI has played a pivotal role in diagnostics, medical imaging, and analyzing patient data to identify potential health risks, particularly in cancer research. Technology has had varying impacts on different aspects of the healthcare field. Key areas include Electronic Health Records, Telemedicine, Medical Imaging, Robot-assisted Surgery, Health Apps, and Wearables, as well as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Genomics, Personalized Medicine, Health Information Exchange, Pharmacy Automation, Remote Learning, 3D Printing, Blockchain, IoT (Internet of Things) in Healthcare, Healthcare Robotics, Drug Discovery, and Vaccine Development. These advancements continue to reshape the healthcare sector, improving patient care, boosting efficiency, and driving innovation in research and treatment.

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* 3. Have you implemented any of the technologies mentioned above in your organization?

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* 4. Can you specify which technology you did implement within the last 5 years , if any?

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* 5. Did you need to hire specific kinds of skilled professionals to run this (these) technology(ies)/innovation(s)?

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* 6. What kind of occupations would they fall into? (If unsure provide the closest job title)

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* 7. On the contrary, did you train existing employees to work with the new technology(ies) that you adopted? 

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* 8. What kind of training/s did you require?

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* 9. After these many years of using this(these) adopted technology(ies), do you think that the ideal workers for this (these) technology(ies) should have the following skills? (listed below)
  • IoT (Internet of Things) Wearable sensor devices
  • IoT - Blockchain access to personal data
  • Digital therapeutics
  • Remote patient monitoring and virtual care
  • Organ care and bioprinting
  • Cancer immunotherapy
  • Augmented and virtual reality in healthcare
  • Portable diagnostics devices
  • Direct-to-consumer genetic testing
  • Patient empowerment and patient design
  • Revolutionizing drug development

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* 10. Which skills are strongly needed from your employees among the previously identified occupations in 5. above?

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* 11. Do you foresee your organization adopting any of these new technologies in the near future (up to 7 years)?

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* 12. Can you specify which of the new technologies your organization intends to adopt?

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* 13. What new skills would you imagine that your organization needs to develop?

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* 14. What skills do you believe your organization can rapidly acquire by reskilling the existing workforce?

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* 15. Do you think that a micro-credential or a set of micro-credentials will bring your existing workforce to the level of skills required to effectively run these technologies you may likely adopt?

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* 16. Would you hire a candidate that posses this micro-credential, provided they are able to demonstrate their skills and competencies?

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* 17. If yes above, are you interested in contributing to curriculum development in partnership with a local learning institution?

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* 18. Do you have any other suggestions on how emerging skills and competencies in the healthcare industry can be captured? (Please leave comments below)

Thank you for completing the survey. Your insights are greatly appreciated.
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