The blog post emphasizes the importance of intentional, curiosity-driven travel during a busy summer conference season, encouraging NIHD members to use professional gatherings as opportunities for meaningful connection, learning, and leadership in healthcare design.
It also offers practical travel and networking advice—such as packing strategically, allowing time for reflection, following up with new contacts, and observing how people interact with spaces—to inspire stronger collaboration and more human-centered design thinking.
Read MoreNIHD is a proud Supporting Organization of the PDC Summit! Our members assist in the abstract review process, and we work together with ASHE to offer nursing continuing education for approved sessions. This activity has been submitted to Montana Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Learners can earn up to 9.0 contact hours of continuing nursing professional development by attending these sessions.
Read MoreFall marks the beginning of conference season—a time full of energy, connection, and opportunity. As calendars fill with industry events and professional gatherings, it’s the perfect chance to gain fresh insights and grow your network. Whether you're a seasoned attendee or new to the scene, a little preparation can help you make the most of this inspiring time.
Read MoreNIHD is a proud Association Partner of Healthcare Design Conference + Expo! Our hosted events include a member dinner, Pre-Conference Workshop, a reception and booth #334 in the exhibit hall.
Read MoreNIHD Member Nick Mengucci, MSN, RN-BC, LSSGB recently spoke on a panel at AMFP’s Houston Annual Healthcare Summit titled Creating a High-Quality Workplace Experience in Healthcare, highlighting how thoughtful design supports staff recruitment, retention, and performance. As the nurse voice on the panel, he represented both the profession and NIHD, emphasizing the need for environments that support caregivers as much as patients.
Read MoreNIHD is a proud Supporting Organization of the PDC Summit! Our members assist in the abstract review process, and we work together with ASHE to offer nursing continuing education for approved sessions. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Each of these sessions offer 1 contact hour for nursing continuing profession development:
Read MoreNIHD 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 MoreFor the second consecutive year, Montana State University's Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing graduate students showcased exceptional talent at the 72-hour AIA/AAH PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreAt the last HCD Conference, Board member Kevin Meek had an opportunity to work in the NIHD booth with Ron Kraus MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC, a Healthcare Operations Planner with BSA LifeStructures. Recently joining the team at BSA LifeStructures in August 2022, Ron brings decades of clinical experience to the healthcare design operations team supporting clients and internal teams.
Read MoreNIHD will sponsor graduate nursing students from Montana State University Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing to join the 2024 PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreThat wraps up another eventful and successful Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo. For those of us familiar with attending and presenting at conferences, there is often a key takeaway about what trends those working in the sector should be planning for. Climate Change and Sustainability was undoubtedly the biggest takeaway from this year's conference…
Read MoreThe NIHD Foundation members are thrilled to share some of the artwork that will be part of our inaugural Art Auction. The Art Auction will be held on Saturday, November 4th 2023 during the NIHD Reception at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD).
Read MoreIn keeping with our mission, we ask you to consider supporting our efforts through an artwork piece donation!
Read MoreEach year at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD), healthcare interior designers, architects, facilities managers and planners, and clinicians can apply to serve as Nightingale Award jurors who review and evaluate products in the exhibit hall. Awards are given to those who make a significant contribution to the healthcare built environment through product innovation. This past year in San Antonio, a few NIHD members served as jurors in the Nightingale Awards, and share their experience below.
Read MoreNIHD will sponsor graduate nursing students from Montana State University Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing to join the PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreNIHD is happy to announce the recipients of the 5th annual HCD Scholarship for our members for the 2022 HCD Conference + Expo. This scholarship is made possible and funded by the NIHD Foundation.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOur 2022 HCD Sponsorship Drive is NOW OPEN! These events are the premier annual events hosted by NIHD and include our member-dinner, pre-conference workshop, celebratory reception, and supporting member attendance at HCD.
Read MoreNIHD will sponsor 4 graduate nursing students from a local school in New Orleans to join the PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreRegistration for the 2022 PDC Summit is Now Open! Plan to attend to network with top professionals in the field and get the information you need to maximize value in the health care built environment. Register now to join your peers in person, March 20-23, 2022 in New Orleans, LA.
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