Reflecting on Our Roots.

May 4, 2023

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.

Announcing our new Partner, Nexxspan!

June 28, 2022

A warm welcome to our newest partner, Nexxspan!

Announcing our new Academic Partner, The Ohio State University!

May 16, 2022

A warm welcome to our newest Academic partner, The Ohio State University! Learn what is on the horizon between NIHD and The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s Center for Healthcare Innovation and Leadership.

Announcing our new Partner, Haskell!

April 4, 2022

A warm welcome to our newest partner, Haskell!

Announcing our new Partner, West-Com Nurse Call Systems!

January 27, 2022

A warm welcome to our newest partner, West-Com Nurse Call Systems!

Announcing our Partnership Renewal with Armstrong Flooring!

January 24, 2022

We are grateful for the renewal of our partnership with Armstrong Flooring!

Member Spotlight: Who are NIHD members?

June 11, 2021

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.

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

May 25, 2021

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

NIHD New Website Launch 10/27/20

October 21, 2020

NIHD is proud to announce a brand new-and-improved website is launching soon!

NIHD Members Yolanda Keys (left) and Kay Rademacher (right) at the NIHD booth, HCD Expo + Conference.

NIHD Celebrates 10 Years of Incorporation in 2020!

September 1, 2020

In 2005, Debbie Gregory, a registered nurse, returned to school to study space planning and interior design.

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Nov 21, 2024

Members Supporting Members: My HCD Experience.

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

DAISY: Recognizing Extraordinary Nurse Leaders in Healthcare Design.

Nov 14, 2024

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!

Nov 14, 2024

Nov 7, 2024

Three Project Templates Every Project Manager Should Use.

Nov 7, 2024

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.

Nov 7, 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Unlocking New Possibilities in Healthcare Design: Reflections from the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo

Oct 30, 2024

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.

Oct 30, 2024

Oct 22, 2024

NIHD is your TRUSTED PARTNER.

Oct 22, 2024

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.

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Healthcare Design: Meeting Ambulatory Surgery Center Accreditation Guidelines

Oct 10, 2024

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.

Oct 10, 2024

Sep 19, 2024

Building Strong Relationships with Nursing: A Facility Director’s Perspective on Collaboration in Pediatric Hospital Design and Construction`

Sep 19, 2024

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.

Sep 19, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

Easy Tips to Help Make your Networking Efforts Worthwhile during Conference Season.

Sep 17, 2024

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?

Sep 17, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Lessons Learned on Publishing Your First Book

Aug 29, 2024

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.

Aug 29, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Design – Healthcare – Innovation.

Aug 20, 2024

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.

Aug 20, 2024