Rosie
Bartel,
MA Educational Leadership
Patient Partner
IHI, The Beryl Institute
Rosie is a widow, mother, grandmother, and an educator. In August of 2009 she underwent a total right knee replacement that developed into a MRSA staph infection. As Rosie continues to battle this MRSA infection in her body, she is driven to share her story of survival. She believes in helping others with disabilities and other health concerns find their voices. She uses her story to co-design with medical professionals, researchers and to advocate for patients and their caregivers.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Have you asked a patient or care partner to tell their story about a healthcare event? Do you use patient and care partner stories to drive quality improvement, inform researchers, or develop measurement that focuses on patient outcomes? Have you ever asked a patient or caregiver to share their story because you wanted a good story to open your meeting? If people are completely honest, many would probably answer yes to the third question. After today, you will never ask for a patient story just to have a patient story.This presentation will demonstrate how a patient’s story can change how…
During the last several years the world and especially healthcare has focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) but many times DEIA or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility has taken a backseat. This session will recognize the achievements, challenges, and rights of individuals with disabilities. It is an opportunity to come together, learn, and advocate for a more inclusive world that promotes understanding, celebrates diversity, and empowers individuals with disabilities. During this session accessibility and universal design look at making physical spaces, digital platforms…