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Read MoreFrom Clinical Nurse Specialist to Healthcare Operations Planner: Meet Ron Kraus.
At 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 to sponsor nursing students in the 2024 PDC Student Challenge!
NIHD will sponsor graduate nursing students from Montana State University Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing to join the 2024 PDC Student Challenge.
Read MoreUnveiling My Conference Journey: Motivation, Learnings, and Social Opportunities.
At this year's Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD), my motivation to attend was driven from the evolving landscape of healthcare design, prompting me to explore the pervasive influence, redirection, and support technology has offered in shaping our perspectives.
Read MoreFlooring and Integrated Systems in Behavioral Health: Meeting the Challenges.
Behavioral Health is among the fastest growing applications in the healthcare space. The challenges involved in marrying the performance attributes required of an acute behavioral facility, while also achieving desired aesthetic outcomes, can be daunting. Read more in this blog contribution by Paul McKinney, EDAC, National Healthcare Segment Director, Gerflor USA.
Read More2024: Finding Purpose in our Community.
2024 will be a challenging year for our healthcare professions and industry, to say nothing about our society, country, and world. Let us together find purpose in our community with one another and in our collective vision to shape the future of healthcare through the engagement and integration of the clinical voice in the planning and design of healthcare environments.
Read MoreNIHD’s Favorite Things of 2023.
With 2023 almost to a close, we asked current & past board members of the Nursing Institute of Healthcare Design to reflect on their favorite healthcare products, designs, and trends that will kickstart an aspirational New Year.
Read MoreThe Case for Creating Intentional, High Performing Project Teams
A high performing team is a group of people who share a common vision, goals, and values, and who collaborate effectively to achieve exceptional results. A high performing team is not just a collection of individuals who happen to work together, but rather an intentional, cohesive unit that leverages the strengths and skills of each member.
Read MoreSustainability and Climate Change Take Center Stage at Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo
That 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 MoreJoin our Art Auction in New Orleans!
The 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 MoreWorking on Working Together: A Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Education Model for the Next Generation of Engineering, Nursing Students
Effective teamwork particularly across design disciplines requires a solid foundation in the art of working together. Read the latest blog contribution by NIHD Board Member for Education Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, MS-CRM, RN.
Read MoreUsing Full-Scale Simulations in a Mock-Up Space During the Design Process.
Using mock-ups during the design development phase of a project provides a unique opportunity to allow frontline staff to envision their future space and move through it according to their anticipated workflows. Read this blog contribution by NIHD Board member Lynn Aguilera, D.M., MSNEd, RN, PMP, EDAC.
Read MoreTech and Consumer Navigation in Healthcare.
When most people think about Tech in Healthcare, their minds naturally go the big 4: Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft. Many people think about these companies and their focus on data, AI algorithms, health data being collected at the personal device level, and many other “techie” types of impacts. However, there is a whole other side of how tech is impacting and influencing the way consumers use and access healthcare services across the spectrum. Read the latest blog contribution by NIHD President Anthony Mistretta RN, MS EDAC, Lean Black Belt.
Read MoreNIHD Foundation announces Art Auction.
In keeping with our mission, we ask you to consider supporting our efforts through an artwork piece donation!
Read MoreGenerations of Healthcare MacGyvers: An Interview with Architect and Healthcare Designer on Rural Health.
An interview on rural health by Pamela Jones, RN, MSN, MS, FACHE, EDAC with NIHD member Val Williams AIA, Senior Healthcare Planner Senior Associate at Page. Read on to learn how nurses and designers can contribute.
Read MoreNIHD Member Scholarship Announced to attend HCD 2023 in New Orleans.
NIHD is happy to announce the 6th annual HCD Scholarship for our members for the 2023 HCD Conference + Expo. 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.
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Value Engineering - An Equipment Rail and Accessories Strategy into the Healthcare Facility Design Process.
In the realm of healthcare facility design, every detail matters. The effective integration of an equipment management strategy can significantly impact patient care, staff efficiency, and overall operational costs. Value Engineering equipment rail and accessories into a project from the outset of the design process ensures both cost and safety in the post occupancy environment.
Read MoreMeet the Nurses in Design at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a very fortunate organization. They not only have one nurse as a part of their design team efforts … but TWO highly talented and experienced nurses! NIHD members Tara and Mary have collectively been a part of the NGHS system for over 75 years! Like many others in NIHD, their current roles never existed, until through their involvement in projects and operational improvements.
Read MoreExtending Care Beyond the Bedside.
The month of May is one of President Anthony Mistretta’s favorites! The celebration of our profession, no matter what role in nursing you play, is one to be proud of and honor.
Read MoreHappy Nurses Week to our fellow nurses and nurse supporters.
Today we celebrate International Nurses Day. This day also marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and reminds us of the many facets of her career, her contributions to our nursing profession, and the pioneer she was. As nurses in healthcare design, we are also pioneers.
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