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.
Read MoreDAISY: Recognizing Extraordinary Nurse Leaders in Healthcare Design.
This October, NIHD awarded Abbie Ochsner, MSN, BS, RN, LSSBB, Director, Oncology Infusion Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leader in Healthcare Design!
Read MoreThree Project Templates Every Project Manager Should Use.
Jen Correa, MBA, PMP, Sr. Project Manager, Strategic Space Planning & Transition Strategy @ Stanford Medicine Children’s Health shares three templates that are most helpful in enabling project continuity, favorable stakeholder & communication management and straightforward change management.
Read MoreUnlocking New Possibilities in Healthcare Design: Reflections from the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo
Whether we’re clinicians, designers, business owners, or architects, we share a common goal: to create environments that improve the experiences of patients, caregivers, and staff. NIHD member Lily Man, RN, MN, LSSBB reflects on her experience at Healthcare Design Conference + Expo.
Read MoreNIHD is your TRUSTED PARTNER.
Even before serving on the board, NIHD President Kris Krail would describe NIHD as her tribe, her club, her circle of friends in the field. She realizes now that she was describing her trusted partner. So, as your trusted partner, let us evolve and grow together in this amazing field of healthcare design where we believe we can shape the future of healthcare design though engaging and raising the clinical voice.
Read MoreHealthcare Design: Meeting Ambulatory Surgery Center Accreditation Guidelines
In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, the design of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) plays a critical role in ensuring not only the safety and efficiency of care but also compliance with stringent accreditation guidelines.
Read MoreBuilding Strong Relationships with Nursing: A Facility Director’s Perspective on Collaboration in Pediatric Hospital Design and Construction`
As the facility director of a pediatric hospital, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact that collaboration between facility teams and nursing staff has on creating spaces that support patient care. In a pediatric setting, the stakes are even higher, as our designs must not only meet the needs of all staff but must also provide a comfortable, healing environment for children and their families.
Read MoreEasy Tips to Help Make your Networking Efforts Worthwhile during Conference Season.
This is quite a busy time for NIHD and our members. Planning and related activities ramp up to our attendance and participation in numerous industry related conferences that happen across the country in the Fall. I think we all know the numerous benefits of networking but what are some easy tips to help make your networking efforts worthwhile?
Read MoreLessons Learned on Publishing Your First Book
In 2019, the Yellow Brick team identified a gap in information related to the Transition and Activation of new healthcare facilities and spaces. They challenged themselves to fill this gap by writing a guide that could be leveraged by those tasked with the responsibility of leading a new facility activation project.
Read MoreDesign – Healthcare – Innovation.
Last month, NIHD President Kris Krail had the privilege to participate in the Center for Healthcare Design all-day virtual workshop on “Drivers in Healthcare: Perspectives and Conversations Influencing a New Healthcare Landscape.” It was an offering that promised to share the latest thinking in what is driving the future of healthcare and to provide perspectives from a variety of professionals considered experts in the field. Here's a recap.
Read MorePreview NIHD events at HCD.
NIHD is a proud Association Partner of Healthcare Design Conference + Expo! Our hosted events include a member dinner, Pre-Conference Workshop, a reception and booth #1309 in the exhibit hall.
Read MoreThe nominating process – a key to good leadership.
Having the right board members who are qualified and willing to serve is a key factor in getting results. And an informed and participative nominating process is necessary to getting the right people in place.
Read MoreDesign on Your Mind? Dive into a Great Book This Summer With Our Top Reading Picks.
NIHD invites you to share what you’re reading this summer! We polled our Board of Directors on their summer reads, and here is what is on their bookshelves.
Read MoreEducating Clinical Leaders at the Design Table: 3 Key Points to Start the Design Phase.
As a bedside nurse and nurse leader, Kaycee was an alien on a strange land in a healthcare design role about 7 years ago. Even after being a nurse manager on a previous new floor project, she didn’t know what was her role was, how hard she should advocate for operational flow and what change orders did late in the project. In her new role, NIHD member Kaycee Shiskowsky has learned to integrate a focus on schedule, budget and clinical operational flow.
Read MoreWhat is a partnership?
Recently, a new Industry Partner, Patcraft® / ShawContract®, invited NIHD to learn more about their products, meet their leadership team, and explore ways to share with one another and work together.
Read MoreCrafting Comfort: Designing Cancer Center Infusion Spaces to Care for Patients Throughout Their Journey.
Designing an ideal cancer center infusion space requires a thoughtful approach that addresses the complex and varied needs of patients. Cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy infusions, can be a lengthy and emotionally exhausting process for patients and their families. Therefore, creating an environment that offers privacy, fosters a sense of community, and facilitates intimate family conversations is paramount.
Read MoreIs “empathy” the new buzzword in healthcare design?
The idea of empathy in healthcare design and the people involved in that work are important. NIHD President, Kris Krail, suggests the best and easiest way to really get at that would be to involve nurses and other care providers in the process. Clinicians need to be full members of the design team and well represented in all user groups.
Read MoreCelebrating Nurses: The Heart of Healthcare Design.
“Nurses Make the Difference,” is this year’s National Nurse’s week theme. This year’s theme resonates deeply as healthcare design is more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating spaces that nurture healing, support efficiency, and enhance the overall patient experience. By actively engaging nurses in the design process, healthcare facilities can create workflows and environments that are functional and conducive to delivering excellent care.
Read MoreNursing Students Shine at the 72-hour AIA/AAH PDC Student Challenge: A Tale of Innovation and Collaboration.
For the second consecutive year, Montana State University's Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing graduate students showcased exceptional talent at the 72-hour AIA/AAH PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreHow Are You Going to Celebrate Nurses Week?
There are many different ways to recognize and honor one another, certainly on special days but also all year long in ways big and small. So if you are an employer of nurses, if you are a nurse, or if you have a nurse in your family; how are you going to celebrate?
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