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TECHNOLOGY. The word is ubiquitous in modern day healthcare. From the revolution of imaging, electronic medical records (EMRs), advanced surgical robotics to now, ambient, and even generative AI intelligence in a patient room such as Alexa. How do we keep up? The answer is we cannot, but we must.
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare design, collaboration between clinicians, design professionals, and industry partners is essential to shaping patient-centered environments that prioritize health, safety, and well-being. The members of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD) and Certified Healthcare Interior Designers (CHIDs) share a common mission—to inform the design process in ways that enhance patient care, protect staff, and create healing spaces for families.
Mariella Marfori, BSN, RN, a DNP Student at University of Florida participated in the 2025 AIA/AAH & ASHE PDC Student Design Challenge™. She learned that she could use her experience as a nurse to not only have a great impact on patient care, but also the hospital staff and the overall built environment.
Completing an activation construction project is the grand finale of months of meticulous planning, coordination, and execution. However, this final phase often faces unexpected issues and delays, causing frustration among stakeholders and increased costs. To ensure a smooth project conclusion, it's essential to adopt strategies that prioritize effective communication, rapid problem-solving, and proactive decision-making.
Elizabeth (Liz) Malosh’s aspiration to become a nurse was ignited during her childhood through her own experiences as a patient. These encounters fostered a desire to assist others and create a supportive environment for children and families receiving care. In her current role as Associate Vice President, Consulting Specialist with Blue Cottage of CannonDesign, she continues to draw on these formative memories and experiences.
NIHD is a proud Supporting Organization of the PDC Summit! Our members assist in the abstract review process, and we work together with ASHE to offer nursing continuing education for approved sessions. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Each of these sessions offer 1 contact hour for nursing continuing profession development:
For the past three years, Sarah Langille, M.Arch, BSN, Assoc. AIA has been making waves at LaBella Associates, a full-service Architecture and Engineering Firm, as a Project Designer in both the Healthcare and Senior Living Architecture Studios. One of the most significant contributions Sarah has made at LaBella is bringing the voice of the clinician to the design team.
As we step into 2025, marking 15 remarkable years of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, I am thrilled to welcome you to a year of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you are a long-standing member or partner, a returning supporter, or joining us to learn more, you are an essential part of our vibrant community committed to transforming healthcare environments.
With 2024 almost to a close, we asked our members of the Nursing Institute of Healthcare Design to reflect on their favorite healthcare products, designs, and trends that will surely kickstart an aspirational New Year.
Please read what follows and take pride in what your professional organization was able to accomplish this year with your involvement - whether active or quiet. We could not have accomplished what we did without you.
Attending HCD was a great professional and educational opportunity for me. Since there were few nurses that I knew previously that are interested in design, I was able to connect with and learn from others that share my interests. But what stands out in my mind was the friendly, accepting, kind nature of the NIHD membership.
On March 27, Patrcraft and Global hosted a “Healthcare Insights and Solutions” panel discussion in Atlanta. We were thrilled that NIHD member Tara Jernigan, Nurse Executive at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, represented the clinical perspective at this event.