From Clinical Nurse Specialist to Healthcare Operations Planner: Meet Ron Kraus.

At the last HCD Conference, Board member Kevin Meek had an opportunity to work in the NIHD booth with Ron Kraus MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC, a Healthcare Operations Planner with BSA LifeStructures. Recently joining the team at BSA LifeStructures in August 2022, Ron brings decades of clinical experience to the healthcare design operations team supporting clients and internal teams.

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Sustainability 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…

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The 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.

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Announcing the Recipients of NIHD Member 2022 HCD Scholarship!

NIHD is happy to announce the recipients of the 5th annual HCD Scholarship for our members for the 2022 HCD Conference + Expo. This scholarship is made possible and funded by the NIHD Foundation.

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Preview NIHD's Sponsored Clinical Track at HCD.

The Clinical Perspectives Track is carefully curated by NIHD members to offer programs that focus on clinical perspectives and knowledge as they relate to healthcare design. These programs are the only sessions that are CE-certified for nursing clinicians, but also applicable to all attendees. Register for these tracks through your HCD registration.

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Registration for the 2022 PDC Summit is Now Open!

Registration for the 2022 PDC Summit is Now Open! Plan to attend to network with top professionals in the field and get the information you need to maximize value in the health care built environment. Register now to join your peers in person, March 20-23, 2022 in New Orleans, LA.

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HCD Pre-Conference Workshop | W02 - Post Occupancy Evaluation: The Human Connection - How does the building work for the people

On October 23, 2021, NIHD hosted a pre-conference workshop at the Healthcare Design Expo + Conference titled Post Occupancy Evaluation: The Human Connection- How does the building work for the people?

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Our annual HCD Sponsorship Drive is NOW OPEN!

Our annual HCD Sponsorship Drive is NOW OPEN! These events are the premier annual events hosted by NIHD and include our member-dinner, pre-conference workshop, celebratory reception, and supporting member attendance at HCD. Many of our sponsorship opportunities center around face-to-face time with our members, so make sure you are there!

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