Meet 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. 

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Reflecting on Our Roots.

As we reflect on our roots as an organization, our collective goal hasn’t changed - to impact collaborative and multi-disciplinary relationships by facilitating trust, respect and shared goals for improved clinical work environments and ultimately patient outcomes.

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A Diverse Path into Transition & Activation Planning.

Meet NIHD member Bridget Graham, MBAH, PMP. She has been a Lead Project Manager with HTS, an Affiliate of HBS, for the last 2.5 years.  Her career path has been diverse having worked in corporate healthcare benefits while at GE and Employer Relations for Union College, however, the skills and experience gained have only diversified her tool belt when working with clients.

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NIHD Presents “I Can’t Work Another Minute”: A Study of Nursing Resiliency.

Join our webinar on January 19! This presentation will review current research into the utilization of two types of resilience rooms, dedicated to helping nursing staff cope with on-the-job work stress. This research seeks to link staff satisfaction and retention to the institution of these rooms by expanding their usage throughout the acute care hospital environment.

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NIHD Presents Caregiver Wellness: Supporting Clinicians through Evidence-based Design

Join our webinar on December 1! Presenters will discuss current research exploring the built environment’s impact on the wellbeing of healthcare professionals, and how design and healthcare professionals can leverage research to improve their work environment.

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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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Every Nurse is a Project Manager!

NIHD Board Member Kristina Krail, RN, MPH, FACHE, PMP, EDAC, submits that every nurse has had project management responsibilities within their role although it may not have been thought of as such. If you are serious about becoming a clinical design project manager, give consideration to a formal certification or academic program. The credential will prove invaluable.

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NIHD Presents: Level I Trauma Room Design: Research-Based Strategies for Improved Outcomes

Join our webinar on September 1! This webinar will present the findings from a vigorous research project on Level I trauma room design, titled “Toward a Model of Safety and Care for Trauma Room Design.”

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NIHD Presents: Understanding Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Join our webinar on August 18! This webinar will cover standard and transmission based precautious, take you through the most common types of HAI’s and then aim to connect the dots to show how appropriate flooring selections can help support an Infection Prevention and Control program in a healthcare facility.

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