Biography:
In 2013, Jane Russell graduated from Western Governors University with her Master’s in Nursing and is currently the Director of Continuum of Care at Good Samaritan. She is responsible for Good Samaritan’s Transitional Care and Patient Centered Medical Home programs, inpatient Case Management and Social Services, and outpatient Hospice and Long Term Care. Jane is extremely passionate about providing care and assistance to those who cannot afford health care. She has made numerous presentations on poverty and population health at national conferences and nursing summits. Her presentation, achieving the Triple Aim – One Patient at a Time, won the 2015 HBI Cost & Quality Award. Jane’s experience as a nursing leader and dedication to patient care has helped her to become a valued member of the Good Samaritan team and a respected leader.
Title : Nurse navigators decrease emergency department use and readmission