Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Christa MacDonald is an experienced professional in healthcare and marketing, currently serving as a Project Facilitator, Point-of-Care Testing Lead, Research Assistant, and Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital since November 2014. In this role, Christa leads interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement initiatives for the Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care Program, overseeing projects such as the 72 Hour Post-Discharge survey and the AegisPOC point-of-care testing management system, among others. Christa also maintains clinical practice in a brain injury and persistent concussion clinic one day a week. Prior to this, Christa held marketing coordinator roles at InStorage REIT and Apple Self Storage, where brand development and consistency were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Master of Nursing in Health Systems Leadership and Administration from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital. Our vision is to create a world of possibility for kids with disability. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year, with about 600 inpatient admissions and 52,000 outpatient visits. Holland Bloorview is a world-class teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. We train future health-care specialists in the field of childhood disability. The Bloorview Research Institute is located onsite, allowing us to integrate cutting-edge research and teaching with frontline care to improve children’s quality of life.