Member Spotlight: Research-based Innovations for Designing Staff Restorative Environments in Healthcare Facilities

June 14, 2021

In 2019, NIHD and the NIHD Foundation were thrilled to award the Lady with the Lamp Research Grant to Adeleh Nejati, AIA, PhD, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, NIHD member Kathy Okland, RN, MPH, EDAC, and Linda Knodel, MHA, MSN, NE-BC, CPHQ, FACHE, FAAN for their study titled Research-based Innovations for Designing Staff Restorative Environments in Healthcare Facilities.

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: TechVitals Podcast Celebrates Nursing Innovation and National Nurses Month

May 26, 2021

Hosted by NIHD Members Dr. Debbie Gregory and Zac Hillyard, TechVitals podcast explores how to mix the human interaction perspective and the technical perspective to build the “future roadmap” for health.

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.

Introducing our new class of NIHD Fellows

November 12, 2020

NIHD is proud to announce a new NIHD Fellow, Teri Oelrich, BSN, MBA, NIHD Fellow, Partner/Healthcare Consultant at NBBJ!

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.

Cathy Massey, NIHD 2020 President, presenting at the Healthcare Design Expo + Conference.

NIHD President Cathy Massey Interview with HFM Magazine

April 22, 2020

Cathy Massey, NIHD 2020 President, shares what some of the unique skills and perspectives nurses bring to healthcare design, how she became involved in NIHD and why 2020 is significant to NIHD.

NIHD Founder, Debbie Gregory, enjoying conversation with NIHD members at the annual member dinner.

Founder of NIHD Shares Her Story

December 2, 2019

Have you ever wondered how the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design came to be?

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On March 27, Patrcraft and Global hosted a “Healthcare Insights and Solutions” panel discussion in Atlanta. We were thrilled that NIHD member Tara Jernigan, Nurse Executive at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, represented the clinical perspective at this event.

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In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare design, collaboration between clinicians, design professionals, and industry partners is essential to shaping patient-centered environments that prioritize health, safety, and well-being. The members of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD) and Certified Healthcare Interior Designers (CHIDs) share a common mission—to inform the design process in ways that enhance patient care, protect staff, and create healing spaces for families.

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A Nurse Perspective: Integrating EmPATH units in a 47 hour Design Challenge.

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Mariella Marfori, BSN, RN, a DNP Student at University of Florida participated in the 2025 AIA/AAH & ASHE PDC Student Design Challenge™. She learned that she could use her experience as a nurse to not only have a great impact on patient care, but also the hospital staff and the overall built environment.

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Completing an activation construction project is the grand finale of months of meticulous planning, coordination, and execution. However, this final phase often faces unexpected issues and delays, causing frustration among stakeholders and increased costs. To ensure a smooth project conclusion, it's essential to adopt strategies that prioritize effective communication, rapid problem-solving, and proactive decision-making.

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An unconventional path: From a Little Girl's Dream to a Nurse Champion for Healthcare Design.

Feb 13, 2025

Elizabeth (Liz) Malosh’s aspiration to become a nurse was ignited during her childhood through her own experiences as a patient. These encounters fostered a desire to assist others and create a supportive environment for children and families receiving care. In her current role as Associate Vice President, Consulting Specialist with Blue Cottage of CannonDesign, she continues to draw on these formative memories and experiences.

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Add these sessions to your PDC Summit agenda.

Feb 3, 2025

NIHD 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:

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From Nurse to Architectural Innovator: A Unique Blend of Compassion and Design.

Jan 16, 2025

For the past three years, Sarah Langille, M.Arch, BSN, Assoc. AIA has been making waves at LaBella Associates, a full-service Architecture and Engineering Firm, as a Project Designer in both the Healthcare and Senior Living Architecture Studios. One of the most significant contributions Sarah has made at LaBella is bringing the voice of the clinician to the design team.

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2025: Technology and Nursing Design.

Jan 8, 2025

As we step into 2025, marking 15 remarkable years of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, I am thrilled to welcome you to a year of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you are a long-standing member or partner, a returning supporter, or joining us to learn more, you are an essential part of our vibrant community committed to transforming healthcare environments.

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NIHD’s Favorite Things of 2024.

Dec 19, 2024

With 2024 almost to a close, we asked our members of the Nursing Institute of Healthcare Design to reflect on their favorite healthcare products, designs, and trends that will surely kickstart an aspirational New Year.

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Dec 17, 2024

2024: A year in Review.

Dec 17, 2024

Please read what follows and take pride in what your professional organization was able to accomplish this year with your involvement - whether active or quiet. We could not have accomplished what we did without you.

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