DANNY Y.C. HO,      M.A.Sc.
Curriculum Vitae
Updated: November 18, 2009

 

Education

 

2006 – Present    Ph.D Candidate, Information Systems, UMBC, Baltimore, Maryland

                           (Projected defense in early 2010) Advisor: Professor Anthony F. Norcio

M.A.Sc. 2004     University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering, Waterloo, Canada

B.A.Sc. 2002      University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering, Waterloo, Canada

                           Graduated with Management Science Option & Human Systems specialization

 

Experience in Higher Education

 

2006 – 2008       University of Maryland School of Medicine, Graduate Research Assistant

                           Research in Patient Safety, Program in Trauma

Fall 2003            University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering,

                           1st Year Drafting & Design Project course, Teaching Assistant

Fall 2002            University of Waterloo, Systems Design Engineering,

                           Mentorship Leader for first year Engineering students

 

Experience in Industry

 

2004 – 2006       Solutions Outside the Box Inc., Interface Design Consultant & Developer

                           for Refinery Control Rooms (international clients in oil and alumina industries)

2004 – 2005       University of Maryland, School of Medicine

Human Factors & Technology Group, Research Analyst

Summer  2003    Shad Valley Waterloo, Program Assistant

Summer  2001    Microsoft Corporation, MSTV Prototyping, Program Manager Intern

Sep-Dec  2000    724 Solutions Inc., User Experience, User Interface Analyst Intern

Jan-Apr   2000    RM Systems Integrators, Industrial Controls Integrator Intern

Summer  1999    RM Systems Integrators, Industrial Controls Integrator Intern

 

Service

 

2006 – 2009       Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA)

                           Student Editorial Board Member

2007 – Present    Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Reviewer

2007                   Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee, Graduate Representative

2007                   Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

                           Cognitive Engineering Session – Influencing How People Work, Session Chair

2007                   Computer Human Interaction, Reviewer

2006                   Departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee, Graduate Representative

2003                   Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Student Volunteer

2002                   Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference, Director of Logistics

2001                   Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference, Director of Logistics

2000                   Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference, Audio-Visual Support

 

Affiliations

 

2006 – Present    American Medical Informatics Association, Student Member (CIS WG)

2005 – Present    Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, Student Member (Healthcare WG)

2005                   Human Factors Journal Club, University of Maryland, School of Nursing

 

 

Journal Publications, Peer Reviewed

 

Nahm, E. S., Vaidya, V., Ho, D., Scharf, B., & Seagull, J. “Outcomes assessment of clinical information system implementation: a practical guide”. Nursing Outlook, 55(6):282-288. 2007. (Selected Best Practice Paper of 2007-2008 in Nursing Outlook)

 

Dexter, F., Xiao, Y., Dow, A.J., Strader, M.M., Ho, D., Wachtel, R.E. “Coordination of Appointments for Anesthesia Care Outside of Operating Rooms Using an Enterprise-Wide Scheduling System”. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 105(6):1701-1710. 2007.

 

Hu, P., Xiao, Y., Ho, D., Mackenzie, C.F., Hu, H., Voigt, R., Martz, D. “Advanced Visualization Platform for Surgical Operating Room Coordination: Distributed Video Board System”. Surgical Innovation, 13(2):129-135. 2006.

 

Xiao, Y., Hu, P., Hu, H., Ho, D., Dexter, F., Mackenzie, C.F., Seagull, F.J., Dutton, D. “An Algorithm For Processing Vital Sign Monitoring Data to Remotely Identify Operating Room Occupancy in Real-Time”. Anesthesia & Analgesia, (101)3:823-829. 2005.

 

Manuscripts in preparation

 

Ho, D., Rada, R., Yang, L. “Efficiency of Computer - versus Paper Based Medical Record Documentation: A Meta-Analytical Approach”. In preparation, International Journal of Medical Informatics.

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Gorman, P., Vaidya, V., Straumanis, J.P. “The Hidden Rounds: Uncovering ‘Backstage’ Activities of Medical Rounds Using Video Review and Implications for Computing Support”. In preparation, Journal of Bioinformatics.

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Vaidya, V., Cardarelli, M.G. “Scaffolding and Building Common Ground: Identifying Computer Use and Impact on Surgical Medical Rounds”. In preparation, International Journal of Medical Informatics.

 

Invited Talks

 

Ho, D. “Data Management and Information Sharing Strategies to Support Critical Care Discourse: Field Observations and Implications for ICT Design”. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. February 28, 2008.

 

Conference Proceedings, Peer Reviewed

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Hu, P.F., Vaidya, V., Straumanis, J.P., Cardarelli, M.G., Norcio, A.F., Gurses, A.P. “Front-Stage and Back-Stage Information Processes of Critical Discourse in Intensive Care Settings”. In Extended Abstracts of Computer-Human Interaction (CHI) 2008, Work-in-Progress, 3033-3038, 2008.

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Vaidya, V., Hu, P. “Communication and Sense-Making in Intensive Care: An Observation Study of Multi-Disciplinary Rounds to Design Computerized Supporting Tools”. Proceedings of the American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL, 329-333. 2007. (Presenting author)

 

 

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Gurses, A., Vaidya, V., Cardarelli, M., Tumulty, J., Conway, D., Simone, S., Hu, P., Cervenka, J. “Artifacts Use in Safety Critical Information Transfer: A Preliminary Study of the Information Arena”. Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonmics 51st Annual Meeting, 51:343-347. 2007. (Presenting author)

 

Seagull, F.J., Ho, D., Radcliffe, J., Xiao, Y., Hu, P.F., Mackenzie, C.F. “Just-in-time Training for Medical Emergencies: Computer Versus Paper Checklists for a Tracheal Intubation Task”. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society Annual Conference, 51:725-729. 2007.

 

Hu, P.F., Mackenzie, C.F., Gilbert, G.R., Poropatich, R.K., Seebode, S., Ho, D., Story, T., Xiao, Y. “Rapid deployable Video Distribution System (VDS) for real-time disaster management”. American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Annual Conference, T4F3. 2007. (Presenting author)

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Seagull, F.J., Sisley, A., Dutton, R., Mackenzie, C.F. “Handbooks or Mentors? The Role of a Resident Physician Manual in Resident Education”. Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonomics 49th Annual Meeting, 1474-1477. 2005.

(Presenting author)

 

Ho, D., & Burns, C.M. “Ecological Interface Design in Aviation Domains: Work Domain Analysis of Automated Collision Detection and Avoidance”. Proceedings of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, 47:119-123. 2003. (Presenting author)

 

Abtracts, Peer Reviewed

 

Dutton, R., Ho, D., Hu, P., Mackenzie, C.F., Xiao, Y. “Decision Making by Operating Room Managers: The Burden of Changes”. Anesthesiology, (103):A1175. 2005.

 

Poster Presentations, Peer Reviewed

 

Ho, D., Xiao, Y., Sen, A., Cardarelli, M.G., Salim, M.A., Gaskin, P., Straumanis, J.P., Vaidya, V., Tumulty, J., Simone, S., Hu, P., Seebode, S., Kelemen, M. “Development of an Observational Tool on Computer Use During Rounds”. American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium, Washington DC, S13. 2008.

 

Ho, D., Hu, P.F., Seebode, S., Mackenzie, C.F., Brooks, T., Handley, C., Hirshon, J.M., Wasylina, P., Johnson, S. “Real-Time Video Review: Data Collection Techniques to Support Situational Awareness”. American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Annual Conference, P50. 2007.

 

Xiao, Y., Hu, P., Ho, D., Vaidya, V., Seebode, S., Cardarelli, M. “A Computing Platform to Support Communication and Sense-Making in Intensive Care”. American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium, S48. 2007.

 

Hu, P.F., Mackenzie, C.F., Gilbert, G.R., Poropatich, R.K., Seebode, S., Ho, D., Gagliano, D., Xiao, Y. Real-Time Rapid Deployable Video System (RDVS) for patient tracking and disaster management. 17th World Conference on Disaster Management Conference. Toronto, Canada. 2007.

 

 

 

Ho, D., Hu, P., Carmack, D., Hayda, R., Pohl, A., Dunbar, R., Harris, R., Frisch, H. “Design and Evaluation of International Video Teleconference (iVTC) for Orthopedic Trauma Education”. Proceedings of American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium, 951. 2006.

 

Hu, P., Ho, D., Hayda, R.A., Pohl, A., Dunbar, R.P., Harris, R.M., Frisch, H.M., Carmack, D.B. “International Video Teleconference (iVTC): Learning And Sharing In Orthopedic Trauma Care”. American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons. 2006 Meeting, P525. 2006.

 

Hu, P., Mackenzie, C.F., Seebode, S., Ho, D., Gagliano, D., Truong, L., Tang, N., Cullum, W., Gilbert, G.R., Poropatich, R.K. “Fixed and Mobile Video for MASCAL Reception and EOC Awareness”. Second Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference: Disaster Readiness on the Home Front. Washington DC, 2006.

 

Panels & Workshops Conducted

 

Nahm, E.S., Gugerty, B., Ho, D., Seagull, J., Vaidya, V. “Show Me the Outcomes! Methods to Assess the Effects of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) Implementation”. Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics: Breaking the Barriers of Healthcare Informatics Conference. University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland. 2005.

 

Ho, D. “Interface Design Workshop”. Four day workshop for Shad Valley Waterloo. Waterloo, Canada. 2003. Webpage: http://spirellis.com/danny/shad/workshop.html

 

Non-Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations

 

Ho, D. “Ecological Interface Design in Aviation Domains: Improving Pilot Trust in Automated Collision Detection and Avoidance”. WATCHI Seminar Series, University of Waterloo, 2003. (presenting author)

 

Non-Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations

 

Ho, D., Xiao Y., Sen A., Hu P.F., Norcio A.F. “Computerizing the Information Arena: Strategies for Sharing Visual Information Spaces During Multidisciplinary Medical Rounds in Critical Care Settings”. Interactive Visual Exploration of Electronic Health Records, A HCIL Symposium Workshop. College Park, MD. 2008.

 

Ho, D. “Ecological Interface Design in Aviation Domains: Improving Pilot Trust in Automated Collision Detection and Avoidance”. CRESTech Innovation Network, Toronto, Canada. 2003

 

Ho, D. “Ecological Interface Design in Aviation Domains: Improving Pilot Trust in Automated Collision Detection and Avoidance”. Xchanging Ideas, Toronto, Canada. 2003

 

Ho, D. “Work Domain Analysis of TCAS Interface Design”. SUNY HF Meeting, Buffalo, NY. 2002.


Technical Reports

 

Ho, D. “An EID Approach to Examining TCAS II Automation”. Human Systems in Systems Design Engineering, Technical Report HSSD-03-02. 2003.

 

Ho, D., Burns, C.M. “A Review of Experimentation Methodologies in the Area of Aviation Displays and Trust in Automation”. Human Systems in Systems Design Engineering, Technical Report HSSD-03-05. 2003.

 

Masters Thesis

 

Ho, D. “Improving Pilot Trust in Automated Collision Detection and Avoidance With Ecological Interface Design”. Dissertation, University of Waterloo, Canada. 2004.

 

Additional Information

 

Research page                    http://www.spirellis.com/danny/aidl.html

      Homepage                         http://www.spirellis.com/danny

 

I certify that the attached CV is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

 

 

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Danny Y.C. Ho