Announcing a joint program webinar between Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, Women In Healthcare, NY Metro Chapter and Association of Medical Facility Professionals, NYC Chapter.
In 2019 the World Health Organization added the term “burnout” to the international classification of diseases. Around the same time, studies showed that approximately 1/3 of all nurses in the US reported suffering from burnout, and 42% of all physicians. And that was before the global pandemic!
By mitigating the stress of care providers, health outcomes are improved. As we transition to healthier and brighter days, there is heightened attention and opportunity to support the wellness and resilience of those who provide health care in our communities. This panel discussion will explore how evidence-based healthcare design can contribute to the well-being of clinicians.
RESCHEDULED FOR:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
12:00-12:30 PM Networking Session | 12:30-1:30 PM Panel Discussion
MODERATOR: Anthony Mistretta RN, MS, Healthcare Operations & Strategic Planning Executive, Perkins+Will
A seasoned and knowledgeable registered nurse and healthcare executive, Mr. Mistretta brings more than 17 years of experience in healthcare systems leading teams and running operations, most recently as Vice President, Chief Nursing & Operating Officer with Dignity Health. He understands and has hands-on experience managing the competing priorities in healthcare related to patient experience, quality outcomes, staff and physicians satisfaction, efficiency, profitability and the impacts of the built environment. Mr. Mistretta has covered all clinical areas related to hospital-based patient care including surgical, cardiovascular, emergency, critical care and medical-surgical services as well as outpatient clinics. Now as a Healthcare Operations and Strategic Planning Executive with Perkins+Will, he partners with clients to develop forward-thinking strategies that support enhanced patient care, operational efficiencies, and care model innovation to advance quality health care in the built environment and beyond.
*Anthony currently serves as the Board Member for Marketing and Communication for NIHD.
PANELIST: Catherine Gow AIA, NCARB, Principal Health Facilities Planning, Francis Cauffman Architects
With a career focused on improving the health and wellness of her clients’ projects through innovative design, Ms. Gow’s decades of experience have ranged from departmental planning to master planning and system consolidation planning. Her dedication to creating spaces that support patients and their families, and that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of staff, has made her a valued expert in the healthcare industry. Ms. Gow regularly publishes and speaks at national healthcare conferences on trends, and is a trusted advisor to her clients. She enjoys the complexity of healthcare environments, as well as creating spaces that function and deliver on the promise of good design.
PANELIST: Desiree Arias, Manager of Planning and Interior Design, Northwell Health
Desirée has more than 30 years of experience across the diverse range of industries of Architecture, Interior Design, and Construction; with the last 22 years being focused on healthcare. As Manager of Planning and Interior Design, she oversees all of the interior finishes, furniture and artwork for the Health System. Joining Northwell in 2014 she has worked on many high profile projects including the design of the Corporate Facilities offices, and the Corporate Headquarters and Café at 2000 Marcus Avenue, bringing a more collaborative vision to the office environment.
In her short tenure she has helped develop interior design standards for outpatient facilities and corporate spaces. She has also worked closely with designers to develop the Health System’s new Design Guidelines which will establish cost effective solutions in rebranding healthcare facilities to the Northwell standard. The Healthcare Design Magazine featured Desirée’s projects in 2004 and 2006.
PANELIST: Siu-Wan Elsie Low, LEED AP, CHC, Senior Director, Office of Design + Construction, Montefiore Medical Center
Ms. Siu-Wan Elsie Low is the Senior Director of Design + Construction at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She enjoyed almost three decades of rewarding service in healthcare facilities development. Thru her career, Elsie worked in several NY area health systems.. She is a LEED AP as well as a American Hospital Association (AHA) Certify Healthcare Constructor.