Ensuring smooth care for complex discharged patients demands an integrated interdisciplinary and inter-sectorial approach. Existing community nursing models mainly focus on tasks. A Primary Nursing Model provides an improved, holistic care system, enhancing outcomes and experiences for patients and caregivers.
Margaret Furman, BScPT, MHA, Regional Director, SE Health
Margaret Furman, a Regional Director at SE Health, boasts 20+ years of healthcare leadership in diverse hospital and community care settings. With a focus on leading interdisciplinary teams, developing care models, and implementing improvements, she drives quality and standardization. Currently, she contributes to pioneering hospital@home transition programs in Ontario, collaborating with multiple hospitals. As a registered Physiotherapist, Margaret prioritizes advancing practice and nurturing healthcare leaders. She earned a Master of Health Sciences in Health Administration from the University of Toronto. Notably, she served as a Clinical Implementation Co-Lead at Health Quality Ontario and partook in a medical mission to South America, delivering comprehensive care to remote Amerindian communities.
Co-Authors
Kerry Trevisani, RN, Regional Director Acute Care Transitions, SE Health, Ottawa
Avi Shapiro, RN, BScN, Regional Director Acute Care Transitions, SE Health, Markham.
Margaret Furman, BScPT, MHSc Health Administration, Regional Director, SE Health, Markham