Infection control….It’s Everyone’s Issue.

June 2, 2021

Prior to the onset of COVID-19, the United States had a pretty poor record of hand washing compliance among both the general public AND healthcare workers.

Visit NIHD Virtually at the 2021 PDC Summit!

May 28, 2021

NIHD is a Supporting Organization of the ASHE PDC Summit on June 2-4. We invite you to check out our booth in the virtual exhibit hall and chat with us!

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.

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?

Happy Nurses Week

May 10, 2021

We wish to celebrate nurses around the globe for their contributions to healthcare design, especially our very own members! NIHD members are helping to shape the future of healthcare environments through clinical and professional leadership.

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!

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!

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.

NIHD become first EDAC Advocate Organization

Announcing EDAC Advocate Organization – a New Member Benefit

May 5, 2020

NIHD has become the first Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) Advocate Organization!

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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Feb 19, 2026

GO or NO GO?

Feb 19, 2026

This reflective post explores the NIHD member Jamie Hammer’s internal “GO or NO GO” debate about returning to school later in life to pursue a DNP after a long nursing career. Drawing on decades of experience—from bedside care to healthcare design—Jamie shares how professional maturity made advanced education more focused and manageable, and offers practical advice for choosing the right DNP program. Ultimately, earning her doctorate brought renewed purpose, a deeper appreciation for research and data, and a reminder that it’s never too late to keep growing!

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Be the Messenger

Feb 16, 2026

Advocacy is more than a moment—it’s a sustained commitment to showing up for others, for our communities, and for the future of healthcare design. When we ground our work in connection and shared responsibility, we create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.

This season, we’re also elevating new voices and perspectives, including leaders like Grace Kistner, whose global health experience reminds us that advocacy thrives when mentorship, collaboration, and bold vision come together.

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

When Space and Seconds Collide.

Feb 12, 2026

The built environment is not a passive backdrop to care delivery; it is an active participant in shaping how safely and effectively care is provided. While healthcare environments are designed with good intentions in mind, we cannot underestimate the profound influence that physical space has on human performance, clinical decision-making, and ultimately, patient safety.

To truly design for safety, we must understand the complex cognitive and operational realities clinicians navigate every day — especially in moments when time, space, and life converge.

Feb 12, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Add these sessions to your PDC Summit agenda.

Jan 29, 2026

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 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.

Jan 29, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

Designing a Legacy: An Act of Self-Advocacy

Jan 22, 2026

In healthcare design, we often talk about innovation - new models of care, new technologies, new environments. But innovation without legacy is fragile. In this blog, we invite you to reflect on your own legacy: what you are building, who you are lifting up, and how your work today shapes care tomorrow?

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

From Cribs to Campuses: Roxanne’s Path to Healthcare Design

Jan 15, 2026

We are proud to spotlight members who are shaping the future of healthcare environments through innovation, leadership, and a passion for patient-centered care. This month, we’re excited to feature Roxanne Butler MSOD, RNC, Principal at Blue Cottage of CannonDesign and President-Elect of the NIHD Foundation for 2025.

Jan 15, 2026

Jan 9, 2026

Advocacy Through Vision and Visibility: A Call to the Healthcare Design Community

Jan 9, 2026

This year, the Nursing Institute of Healthcare Design (NIHD) is leaning forward: into advocacy, into visibility, and into our shared responsibility as stewards of the environments where care is delivered, received, and lived. Across healthcare design, we are being called to act not only as experts, but as good neighbors within complex, global ecosystems by bringing energy, intention, and care to the places that shape human flourishing.

Jan 9, 2026

Dec 11, 2025

Empowered Clinical Support: The Importance of a Knowledge Path to Successful Technology Use.

Dec 11, 2025

Too often, hospitals implement new health IT systems without involving nurses—the primary users—early enough in the process. Engaging nurses from the start turns them into active partners, ensuring the technology aligns with workflows, improves patient care, and avoids costly implementation issues. A nurse-centered roadmap that includes nurses in every phase—planning, design, testing, and post-launch—leads to smarter, more successful technology adoption.

Dec 11, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Let’s talk about Leveraging Data and Analytics in Healthcare Facility Planning.

Nov 18, 2025

In today’s complex healthcare environment, data and analytics are essential tools for effective facility planning and design. By leveraging evidence-based models and real-time patient data—such as emergency department volumes and surgical case trends—healthcare leaders can optimize space utilization, improve patient flow, and support staff efficiency. This data-driven approach ensures healthcare environments are adaptable, resilient, and centered on high-quality care delivery.

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Late to a Meeting? Ditch the ‘Sorry.’

Nov 6, 2025

When you’re late to a meeting, leading with “I’m sorry” immediately puts you on the defensive, makes the moment about your mistake, and subtly drains your confidence. Instead, a better move is to thank people for their patience or jump straight into value-adding.

Nov 6, 2025