Kate Hayman, University of Toronto

Research

Developmental Disabilities Homelessness Intersectionality Marginalization Opioid Agonist Therapy Program Evaluation Realist Analysis Substance Use Services

Latest papers

The role of oxygen in shelter-based overdose response: A qualitative needs assessment across shelter sites in Toronto, Canada.
The International journal on drug policy · 2026
Development of a hospital-affiliated warming centre to reduce emergency department pressures among patients experiencing homelessness.
CJEM · 2026 · senior author
When the emergency department is the only door left open.
CJEM · 2026 · first author

All 12 publications

Latest funding

Development of a Planning Summit to Launch the Peer Engagement and EmpoweRment in Emergency Departments Research Network (PEER-ED Research Network)
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$49,145
MARCO:POLO Marginalization & COVID-19: Promoting Opportunities for Learning & Outreach
CIHR · 2021 · Principal investigator
$313,804

All 2 grants and awards

12 publications.

01

The role of oxygen in shelter-based overdose response: A qualitative needs assessment across shelter sites in Toronto, Canada.

Ali F, Shaw A, Bell-Scollan E, Hayman K, Griffiths S, Dodd Z, Luchsinger D, Pauly BB, Waldman M, Dookie S, Rehm J

The International journal on drug policy2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105418 PMID: 42401030

02

Development of a hospital-affiliated warming centre to reduce emergency department pressures among patients experiencing homelessness.

Kerman N, Yanikomeroglu S, Ragusila A, Vitkin N, Coyle S, Steer L, Boozary A, Hayman K

CJEM2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-026-01250-y PMID: 42573946

03

When the emergency department is the only door left open.

Hayman K, Khangura J

CJEM2026First author

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-026-01235-x PMID: 42618882

04

Service use and program-level impacts of a collaborative hospital-community emergency department diversion program for people experiencing alcohol and opioid intoxication

Kerman N, Hayman K, Vitkin N, Strum RP, Leston F, Luchsinger D, Steer L, Coyle S, O’Connor E, Anderson M

Canadian Journal of Public Health2026

DOI: 10.17269/s41997-026-01255-1

05

Exploring the perspectives of non-insured individuals utilizing emergency departments in Toronto: a qualitative study.

Siu C, Rao S, Hayman K, Hulme J, Alamgir A, Gajaria A

CJEM2025

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-025-00872-y PMID: 40048075

06

Substance use care innovations during COVID-19: barriers and facilitators to the provision of safer supply at a toronto COVID-19 isolation and recovery site.

Kolla G, Tarannum CN, Fajber K, Worku F, Norris K, Long C, Fagundes R, Rucchetto A, Hannan E, Kikot R, Klaiman M, Firestone M, Bayoumi A, Laurence G, Hayman K

Harm reduction journal2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s12954-024-00935-w PMID: 38243267

07

"Whatever journey you want to take, I'll support you through": a mixed methods evaluation of a peer worker program in the hospital emergency department.

O'Neill M, Michalski C, Hayman K, Hulme J, Neighbourhood Group Community Services(Lorie Steer), Dube S, Diemert LM, Kornas K, Schoffel A, Rosella LC, Boozary A

BMC health services research2024

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10532-5 PMID: 38287378

08

The simulated newsroom: A novel educational innovation to teach advocacy skills to resident physicians.

Bigham BL, Lavelle C, Hulme J, Hayman K

AEM education and training2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10790 PMID: 35982714

09

Exploring the perspectives of healthcare providers that care for non-insured individuals utilizing emergency departments in Toronto.

Siu C, Rao S, Hayman K, Hulme J, Gajaria A

CJEM2022

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-022-00263-7 PMID: 35129830

10

CAEP position statement on improving emergency care for persons experiencing homelessness: executive summary

Xie EC, Chan K, Khangura JK, Koh JJ-K, Orkin AM, Sheikh H, Hayman K, Gupta S, Kumar T, Hulme J

Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine20224 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-022-00303-2 PMID: W4223487137

Development of a Planning Summit to Launch the Peer Engagement and EmpoweRment in Emergency Departments Research Network (PEER-ED Research Network)

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Hulme, Jennifer

Keywords: Diversity And Inclusion; Emergency Medicine; Evaluation Framework; Health Equity; Indigenous Health; Marginalized Populations; Patient-Centred Care; Peer Support; People With Lived Experience; Social Determinants Of Health

$49,145

MARCO:POLO Marginalization & COVID-19: Promoting Opportunities for Learning & Outreach

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Op. Gr.:Emerging COVID-19 Res. Gaps & Priorities (July 2021) - Urban Populations

Principal investigators: Bayoumi, Ahmed M; Boucher, Lisa M; Dodd, Zoe; Durbin, Anna; Firestone, Michelle; Hayman, Kate; Isaacs, Barry J; Kolla, Gillian; Matheson, Flora I; Steer, Lorie A; Yakubovich, Alexa R; Young, Samantha V

Keywords: Developmental Disabilities; Homelessness; Intersectionality; Marginalization; Opioid Agonist Therapy; Program Evaluation; Realist Analysis; Substance Use Services; Systems Theory; Violence Against Women

$313,804

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Social & Behavioural Health Sciences Division
Centre for Urban Health Solutions
Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Medicine
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Other

Applying for

Paper to mentionMention their CIHR grant from 2021

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Developmental Disabilities Dear Professor Hayman, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The role of oxygen in shelter-based overdose response: A qualitative needs assessment across shelter sites in Toronto, Canada." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "MARCO:POLO Marginalization & COVID-19: Promoting Opportunities for Learning & Outreach" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]