Question

How does the work of Ms. Rebecca Onie relate to the IHI's Triple Aim Initiative? List and describe examples.

Answer 1

Ans) On our second and final day of the SQLA, we learned about an innovative model called Health Leads, cofounded by Rebecca Onie. Ms Onie’s talk on ‘‘What If Our Healthcare System Kept Us Healthy?’’ showed a different approach to patient care, where providers offer referrals and prescriptions to basic resources such as food, job assistance, and child care. This model is a holistic and realistic approach to health and works to engage patients
as well as providers, who are able to see their patients’ progress. Her success starting as an undergraduate student is a testament that we can also take an idea and cultivate into a meaningful health care improvement. The conference concluded with 2 panels, one with an experienced group of leaders and one with current students and recent graduates who are applying their education from IHI. The experienced group was composed of Dr Berwick; Diana Chapman Walsh, PhD,MS; Julian Harris,MD; and JohnMcDonough,MD, who each reflected on their journey as leaders.

- This unique conference far exceeded my expectations. While I learned new concepts, essential strategies, and skills for leadership, I did not expect to have such a ref-
reshing and inspirational experience. I met an amazing group of peers who came from a variety of backgrounds including administration, engineering, public health, pharmacy, policy, and law.

- We learned a great deal about one
another’s training and involvement in health care. This conference was unlike our usual experiences in school where we only interact with students within our own disciplines.
The health care workforce is truly made up of a diverse team, and I encourage all students interested in the future of health care to join IH.