Member Spotlight: Registration is open for 2021 Virtual International Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design

NIHD is a proud sponsor of the 2nd International 2021 Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design: Local to Global Research, Design and Solutions.

This virtual conference will consist of three live keynote sessions, three live panels and 40+ pre-recorded sessions:

Monday, July 12, 2021 – The online platform will be open for participants to access materials and resources. There will also be a live lecture with Tim Porter-O’Grady, PhD.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 – Live lecture with David Allison.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 – Live lecture with John Maher and John Shakpeh.
Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Morning Live Panel with Nathan McNeese, PhD on AI, Nursing, Health and Design; Afternoon Live Panel “Disasters, Communicable Diseases, and Pandemics: Impacts on Healthcare Design.”
Sept. 13, 2021 – The online platform and virtual presentations will close with a live State of the Science Panel followed by a conference Q&A session with all presenters.

A special thank you to those NIHD members who have contributed to the planning of this conference:

Jennie Evans, MBA, RN, LEED AP, EDAC
Joyce Durham, RN, AIA, EDAC
Brenda McDermott, RN, MSN, EDAC
Susan O’Hara, PhD, MPH, RN, NIHD Fellow
Debbie Gregory, DNP, RN
Kathleen Valentine, PhD, MS, RN, CCNE
Jaynelle Stitchler, DNS, RN, FACHE, FAAN, NEA-BCr, EDAC, NIHD Fellow

Participants will have from July 12 – Sept. 13 to view the pre-recorded sessions and complete evaluations for CEU’s for Nursing, AIA and EDAC.

NIHD collaborates with clinicians, design professionals, academics and industry partners in the healthcare design process to shape the future of healthcare design.

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Translating Care into Systems That Work

The blog highlights Angie Cox’s journey from social work to becoming a leader in clinical technology, driven by her belief that many healthcare challenges stem from system design rather than individual failure.

With multidisciplinary expertise, she works at the intersection of care delivery, technology, and strategy to create solutions that improve both patient and clinician experiences. Her work focuses on designing smarter systems that reduce burnout and make healthcare more effective and human-centered.

Mar 19, 2026

Optimizing Healthcare Environments with Smart Sensor Technology

At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, smart sensor technology is transforming how healthcare spaces are used by replacing guesswork with real-time data. Thousands of sensors help staff quickly find and manage rooms, improving efficiency and the experience for patients and families while reducing unnecessary costs.

The approach also prioritizes transparency and privacy, ensuring data is anonymous and trusted. With plans to expand into air quality and energy monitoring, this innovation is shaping the future of smarter, healthier healthcare environments.

Feb 26, 2026

Reducing Clinical Burden Through Intelligent Workflow Automation

Nurses working in healthcare face growing clinical burdens, spending up to 40% of their shifts on indirect tasks like coordination and communication, contributing to burnout and turnover. Modern nurse call platforms such as Jeron’s Provider transform traditional call systems into intelligent workflow hubs by automating task routing, integrating with EHR and RTLS systems, and streamlining communication across departments.

By reducing non-clinical interruptions and improving response times, these systems free nurses to focus more on bedside care while improving operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.

Feb 19, 2026

GO or NO GO?

This reflective post explores the NIHD member Jamie Hammer’s internal “GO or NO GO” debate about returning to school later in life to pursue a DNP after a long nursing career. Drawing on decades of experience—from bedside care to healthcare design—Jamie shares how professional maturity made advanced education more focused and manageable, and offers practical advice for choosing the right DNP program. Ultimately, earning her doctorate brought renewed purpose, a deeper appreciation for research and data, and a reminder that it’s never too late to keep growing!

Feb 16, 2026

Be the Messenger

Advocacy is more than a moment—it’s a sustained commitment to showing up for others, for our communities, and for the future of healthcare design. When we ground our work in connection and shared responsibility, we create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.

This season, we’re also elevating new voices and perspectives, including leaders like Grace Kistner, whose global health experience reminds us that advocacy thrives when mentorship, collaboration, and bold vision come together.

NIHD is a proud sponsor of the 2nd International 2021 Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design: Local to Global Research, Design and Solutions.

This virtual conference will consist of three live keynote sessions, three live panels and 40+ pre-recorded sessions:

A special thank you to those NIHD members who have contributed to the planning of this conference:

Participants will have from July 12 – Sept. 13 to view the pre-recorded sessions and complete evaluations for CEU’s for Nursing, AIA and EDAC.

NIHD collaborates with clinicians, design professionals, academics and industry partners in the healthcare design process to shape the future of healthcare design.

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