Fabiana is the Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation. She is a journalist and the published author of From Surviving to Thriving, a Mother’s Journey Through Infertility, Loss and Miracles.
While in the NICU with her surviving twin, born extremely preterm, she participated in the study of Family Integrated Care (FICare). This led her to the extensive volunteering in the NICU at Mount Sinai Hospital and to become an ambassador for FICare, travelling across Canada and internationally to share her experience with this model of care. Her son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which continued to empower her to be a strong voice and advocate for premature babies and their families.
Currently, Fabiana serves as an advisor on the National Steering Committee for FICare, the Critical Care Services Ontario (ONICAC group), Child-Bright Network, Cultivating Change Committee at the Sinai Health System and The Change Foundation Caregiver Project. She also sits on the CIHR Institure Advisory Board of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health.
She is a member of the founding committee of Global Alliance for Newborn Care, (GLANCE).
She lives in Toronto with her husband and 2 sons.
Day 1: Fall 2020
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
Panel Discussion
True Patient Partnership: Harnessing Patient and Family lived experience to improve outcomes, experiences and engagement
To improve Integrated Care, it is essential that patients and families become true partners at all stages of healthcare delivery. This session explores practical ways to:
- Achieve higher patient & family engagement
- Provide knowledge and support, enabling Patients and Families to make informed decisions
- Explore opportunities to incorporate Patients and Families into all areas of your OHT
- View Co-design treatment options and systems to ensure engagement
Build true patient partnerships through active dialogue and co-design programs that improve outcomes.
Day 2: Fall 2020
