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Announcing the Recipients of NIHD Member HCD Scholarship!

September 1, 2021

NIHD is happy to announce the recipients of the 4th annual HCD Scholarship for our members for the 2021 HCD Expo + Conference.

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NIHD Presents: Communication, Design and COVID: Evidence Based Applications

August 4, 2021

This NIHD hosted webinar will explore communication and evidence-based design research, theory, and practice applicable to COVID and other pandemics.

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Announcing our first Clinician's Lounge | Coffee Series!

August 2, 2021

Fill your cup of coffee or tea and join NIHD members for a discussion on The Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE), led by the planning team of our HCD Pre-Conference workshop!

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NIHD Member Scholarship Announced to attend HCD 2021 in Cleveland!

July 16, 2021

NIHD is happy to announce the 4th annual HCD Scholarship for our members for the 2021 HCD Expo + Conference. The scholarship was created to allow for NIHD members to become more engaged within the organization by attending our annual meeting and activities at HCD.

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Member Spotlight: New Member Task Force in Today's New World

June 15, 2021

Each quarter, NIHD invites new members to participate in a virtual round table led by the New Member Task Force.

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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.

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Nurses as Leaders in Healthcare Design; A Resources for Nurses and Inter-professional Partners

May 18, 2021

Did you know that as an NIHD member, you have access to individual book chapters of Nurses as Leaders in Healthcare Design; A Resources for Nurses and Inter-professional Partners?

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Welcome to the new and improved Member Community Forum!

October 30, 2020

We are excited to invite NIHD members into the new and improved Member Community Forum!

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NIHD New Website Launch 10/27/20

October 21, 2020

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

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May 22, 2026
Ready, Jet, Go!
May 22, 2026

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.

May 22, 2026
What I Brought Home from HCD: A Nurse Leader's Perspective
May 20, 2026
What I Brought Home from HCD: A Nurse Leader's Perspective
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
Designed to Lead!
May 6, 2026
Designed to Lead!
May 6, 2026

This blog highlights the growing importance of advocacy in nursing, emphasizing how nurses translate real-world care experiences into policies and systems that improve healthcare delivery. It also underscores the expanding leadership role of nurses in innovation, technology, care design, and community impact, while encouraging nurses to actively shape the future of the profession through advocacy, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

May 6, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program: Delivering Environments That Truly Transform Care
April 23, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program: Delivering Environments That Truly Transform Care
April 23, 2026

The blog highlights the transformative impact of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, positioning it as a pivotal moment to redesign how care is delivered across rural America.

Rural healthcare design requires intentional, human-centered solutions that address scarcity, distance, and community needs while elevating clinical voices.

This investment is a rare opportunity to reshape not just facilities, but entire care systems and outcomes for underserved populations.

April 23, 2026
From “wide-eyed and clueless” to “teach the why”
April 9, 2026
From “wide-eyed and clueless” to “teach the why”
April 9, 2026

This blog profiles Sam Snell’s journey from a “wide-eyed and clueless” nurse to a leader in healthcare design and operations, highlighting how emergency departments reveal whether workflows and spaces truly function under pressure.

April 9, 2026
Translating Care into Systems That Work
March 26, 2026
Translating Care into Systems That Work
March 26, 2026

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.

March 26, 2026
What does it truly mean to be welcomed?
March 24, 2026
What does it truly mean to be welcomed?
March 24, 2026

The future of healthcare design will not be defined solely by technology or efficiency, but by our ability to create environments that genuinely welcome.

March 24, 2026
Optimizing Healthcare Environments with Smart Sensor Technology 
March 19, 2026
Optimizing Healthcare Environments with Smart Sensor Technology 
March 19, 2026

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.

March 19, 2026
Reimagining Care Through Design: Emily Karbo’s Unique Career Path.
March 5, 2026
Reimagining Care Through Design: Emily Karbo’s Unique Career Path.
March 5, 2026

Emily Karbo, DNP, RN, EDAC, transitioned from a career in ICU nursing to healthcare design, using her clinical expertise to shape environments that improve patient care, staff workflow, and operational efficiency. Inspired by early experiences in hospice care and driven by a passion for human-centered design, she now blends compassion, collaboration, and innovation to make a lasting impact in the healthcare design community.

March 5, 2026
Reducing Clinical Burden Through Intelligent Workflow Automation
February 26, 2026
Reducing Clinical Burden Through Intelligent Workflow Automation
February 26, 2026

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.

February 26, 2026

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