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 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 MoreNIHD Presents: The Right "Scope" for Decarbonizing Healthcare.
Cultivating the Next Generation of Young, Inclusive Designers Through Storytelling.
Join us for this special free event on April 20! This Clinician’s Lounge invites Maria VanDeman, interior designer and sales manager for OFS, and Doug Shapiro, host of the Imagine a Place podcast, to shed insight into their children’s book, Design Your World.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Who are NIHD members?
You may be asking – do I have to be a nurse to be a member of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design? The answer is no. While approximately 70% of our members are registered nurses, we welcome everyone to join us to help us elevate the clinical perspective in healthcare design.
Read MoreAnnouncing EDAC Advocate Organization – a New Member Benefit
NIHD has become the first Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Advocate Organization!
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