Lessons Learned from a Travel Aficionado.

After facing more delays and changes in travel plans over the last twelve weeks than she had experienced in the last 30 years in the industry, NIHD President Kelly Guzman has embraced Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' grieving steps, moving from denial and anger to acceptance. As many of us prepare to travel next month to the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Long Beach, CA, and the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in San Antonio, TX, she wanted to share some of the tips that have helped her survive.

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Every Nurse is a Project Manager!

NIHD Board Member Kristina Krail, RN, MPH, FACHE, PMP, EDAC, submits that every nurse has had project management responsibilities within their role although it may not have been thought of as such. If you are serious about becoming a clinical design project manager, give consideration to a formal certification or academic program. The credential will prove invaluable.

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NIHD Presents: Level I Trauma Room Design: Research-Based Strategies for Improved Outcomes

Join our webinar on September 1! This webinar will present the findings from a vigorous research project on Level I trauma room design, titled “Toward a Model of Safety and Care for Trauma Room Design.”

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NIHD Presents: Understanding Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Join our webinar on August 18! This webinar will cover standard and transmission based precautious, take you through the most common types of HAI’s and then aim to connect the dots to show how appropriate flooring selections can help support an Infection Prevention and Control program in a healthcare facility.

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The power of asking, "Why Not Me?"

After completing a diploma program, and then earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Teri Lura Bennett’s first career was as a registered nurse. She decided after working 12 years at the bedside that someone should be designing the spaces who knew what it was like to work in them! She thought, “Why not me?”

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NIHD Board Members gather for a 4-day retreat in Atlanta!

The NIHD board held its annual planning retreat on April 28 - May 1 in person for the first time since 2019. We are grateful to our host, Interface Americas, Inc, who opened their doors and provided a beautiful venue for our board members to use throughout the weekend.

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NIHD Members Interviewed for HFM Magazine May Cover Story.

NIHD members were interviewed for the cover story in Health Facilities Management's May 2022 issue! "Nurse Approved; Caregivers Provide Essential Design Guidance" features the stories of seven members of NIHD, sharing their experiences as a nurse in healthcare design, and how a nurse's expertise can have a huge impact in a project.

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Announcing our new Academic Partner, The Ohio State University!

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.

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Register with the EARLY BIRD RATE for the 3rd Annual 2022 International Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design!

This conference is hosted by the Clemson University School of Nursing and the Clemson University Academy of Nursing for Excellence in Design, and is a joint providership with Upstate Area Health Education Center.

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Top 5 things You Should Know About Pursuing a Nursing Career in the Planning, Design, and Construction.

Meet Joyce Durham RN, AIA, EDAC, Director Facilities Strategic Planning. Learn the 5 things that she would tell someone interested in pursuing a nursing career in the planning, design, and construction of new healthcare facilities.

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After Two Years of Cancellations, the PDC Summit Student Challenge Was a Huge Success!

The Student Challenge was a huge success at the PDC Summit March 18-20, 2022! Students gathered in multi-disciplinary teams from five different universities to creatively solve a design challenge.

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