Anne-Marie Schreuder
Chief Operating Officer Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital,UAE
Abstract Title: From Bedside to Boardroom: The Impact of Nursing Leadership in Hospital Operations
Biography:
Ms. Anne-Marie Schreuder is the Chief Operating Officer
at Capital Health, bringing over two decades of clinical
and leadership expertise. She holds an MBA from Chifley
Business School, a Bachelor’s in Health Services
Management from UNISA, and a Diploma in General
Nursing from Stellenbosch University, with specializations
in Midwifery, Community Health, and Psychiatry. Anne
Marie also holds certification in Curative Practice in
Primary Healthcare. Since joining Capital Health in 2017
as Director of Nursing, she has successfully
commissioned both Health Shield Medical Center and the
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital, demonstrating her
strategic acumen and commitment to advancing patient
centered healthcare operations
Research Interests:
This presentation explores the unique contributions an operational leader with a nursing
background can bring to the commissioning and successful operation of a rehabilitation hospital.
By blending clinical insight with strategic operational expertise, such leaders are uniquely
positioned to bridge the gap between frontline care and executive decision-making. Their
firsthand understanding of patient needs, clinical workflows, and interdisciplinary collaboration
enhances service design, staff engagement, and patient-centered care models. The presentation
highlights key areas where this dual expertise drives value—such as in clinical governance,
quality improvement, resource planning, and workforce development—ultimately supporting safe,
efficient, and sustainable healthcare operations in a rehabilitation setting
