See Change Sessions is the collision of unconventional networking and collaboration by labs (workshops) and in-the-moment speaker topics to facilitate change across six different priority, themed areas – Where We Live; Beyond the Stars; Turning the Tide; Breaking the Buzzword; Cultures in Conversation; and Harmony & Dissonance.
Read MoreCollaboration Spaces for Healthcare Teams
During my time as a bedside nurse I recall thinking that teamwork and communication came naturally by just working well with other care team members, and that the patients would naturally benefit from this. But as I began transitioning my career to patient safety and quality of care through improving teamwork and communication I then realized that there are enablers and barriers to teamwork in the very unit and care areas we work in.
Read More2024: Finding Purpose in our Community.
2024 will be a challenging year for our healthcare professions and industry, to say nothing about our society, country, and world. Let us together find purpose in our community with one another and in our collective vision to shape the future of healthcare through the engagement and integration of the clinical voice in the planning and design of healthcare environments.
Read MoreThe Case for Creating Intentional, High Performing Project Teams
A high performing team is a group of people who share a common vision, goals, and values, and who collaborate effectively to achieve exceptional results. A high performing team is not just a collection of individuals who happen to work together, but rather an intentional, cohesive unit that leverages the strengths and skills of each member.
Read MoreSustainability and Climate Change Take Center Stage at Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo
That wraps up another eventful and successful Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo. For those of us familiar with attending and presenting at conferences, there is often a key takeaway about what trends those working in the sector should be planning for. Climate Change and Sustainability was undoubtedly the biggest takeaway from this year's conference…
Read MoreJoin our Art Auction in New Orleans!
The NIHD Foundation members are thrilled to share some of the artwork that will be part of our inaugural Art Auction. The Art Auction will be held on Saturday, November 4th 2023 during the NIHD Reception at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD).
Read MoreWorking on Working Together: A Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Education Model for the Next Generation of Engineering, Nursing Students
Effective teamwork particularly across design disciplines requires a solid foundation in the art of working together. Read the latest blog contribution by NIHD Board Member for Education Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, MS-CRM, RN.
Read MoreUsing Full-Scale Simulations in a Mock-Up Space During the Design Process.
Using mock-ups during the design development phase of a project provides a unique opportunity to allow frontline staff to envision their future space and move through it according to their anticipated workflows. Read this blog contribution by NIHD Board member Lynn Aguilera, D.M., MSNEd, RN, PMP, EDAC.
Read MoreTech and Consumer Navigation in Healthcare.
When most people think about Tech in Healthcare, their minds naturally go the big 4: Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft. Many people think about these companies and their focus on data, AI algorithms, health data being collected at the personal device level, and many other “techie” types of impacts. However, there is a whole other side of how tech is impacting and influencing the way consumers use and access healthcare services across the spectrum. Read the latest blog contribution by NIHD President Anthony Mistretta RN, MS EDAC, Lean Black Belt.
Read MoreGenerations of Healthcare MacGyvers: An Interview with Architect and Healthcare Designer on Rural Health.
An interview on rural health by Pamela Jones, RN, MSN, MS, FACHE, EDAC with NIHD member Val Williams AIA, Senior Healthcare Planner Senior Associate at Page. Read on to learn how nurses and designers can contribute.
Read MoreMeet the Nurses in Design at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a very fortunate organization. They not only have one nurse as a part of their design team efforts … but TWO highly talented and experienced nurses! NIHD members Tara and Mary have collectively been a part of the NGHS system for over 75 years! Like many others in NIHD, their current roles never existed, until through their involvement in projects and operational improvements.
Read MoreHappy Nurses Week to our fellow nurses and nurse supporters.
Today we celebrate International Nurses Day. This day also marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and reminds us of the many facets of her career, her contributions to our nursing profession, and the pioneer she was. As nurses in healthcare design, we are also pioneers.
Read MoreThe Multi-generational Patient Population – How Can We Meet Their Needs Through Design?
We know that pediatrics and geriatrics are their own specialties with specific environmental and design requirements. But what about the differences and specific needs of the groups in between?
Read MoreThe Nightingale Awards - Why You Should Consider being a Juror in 2023.
Each year at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD), healthcare interior designers, architects, facilities managers and planners, and clinicians can apply to serve as Nightingale Award jurors who review and evaluate products in the exhibit hall. Awards are given to those who make a significant contribution to the healthcare built environment through product innovation. This past year in San Antonio, a few NIHD members served as jurors in the Nightingale Awards, and share their experience below.
Read MoreCultivating the Next Generation of Young, Inclusive Designers Through Storytelling.
Join us for this special free event on April 20! This Clinician’s Lounge invites Maria VanDeman, interior designer and sales manager for OFS, and Doug Shapiro, host of the Imagine a Place podcast, to shed insight into their children’s book, Design Your World.
Read MoreFeeling Familiar: Training Fundamentals for your New Facility
When planning the New Facility Orientation and Training plan, one question that is often received is, “Who needs training, and how much time should be allocated?” In her 18 years leading projects, here is what Kelly Guzman MN, RN, EDAC, President and CEO of Yellow Brick Consulting, has learned.
Read More2023: A year of hope.
This year, the Chinese zodiac of 2023 beginning January 22nd , is the year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. It is believed that 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. NIHD President, Anthony Mistretta, shares a message for our community.
Read MoreFrom Nurses Cap to Hard Hat: How Nurses Impact Design.
NIHD Member Maggie Duplantis RN, MHA, shares her career path into Design and Construction! She submits that everything done in her 20 years in the clinical space contributed to her success today as Director of Clinical Planning and Design of Houston Methodist.
Read MoreSpeaking A Different Language – The Nurse ‘Interpreter’
How do we ensure that what we are designing actually meets the needs of the clinicians that will be using the space – use an ‘interpreter’. These individuals may be part of a design firm, a consulting group, or even independent contract support.
Read MoreCollaborative Environments for Caregivers: a Non-Negotiable Space.
NIHD Board Member Kate Newcomb-DeSanto MSN, RN, MSW, EDAC suggests that attention to the built environment might be a significant key to combating caregiver burnout, and that negotiating the wellness of the caregiver is negotiating the wellness and welfare of the patients they care for.
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