Vendome Group and The Center for Health Design presents Healthcare Design IIDA Education Day.
These 4 webinar sessions will be presented on April 26, 2012. Each webinar is worth 1 CEU hour. Register here>
Impacting Health Care: Green Codes & Guidelines
9am ET/6am PT
EDAC Course ID: D12-001-WEB
As a response to changes in reimbursement structures, a surge is expected in Ambulatory design & construction. Contributing to this is a shift that moves all but the highest acuity levels out of the hospital, changes that focuses on a wellness model and a response to the baby boomer generation’s expectations for preventative care rather than treatment-focused care. The ambulatory growth trend is moving toward community based care facilities with retail center convenience. Community health centers tend to be more culturally sensitive to their clientele as well as more accessible to a wide variety of patients. Outpatient services will continue to pop up in small retail centers; will become part of large healthcare malls and the services in ambulatory settings will become more retail inclusive. Convenient retail components that address the consumer’s needs and draw non-healthcare traffic to these facilities are also being seen.
Speaker: Jane Rohde of JSR Associates, Inc.
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Retail Centers for Healthcare
11am ET/8am PT
EDAC Course ID: D12-002-WEB
ponse to changes in reimbursement structures, a surge is expected in Ambulatory design & construction. Contributing to this is a shift that moves all but the highest acuity levels out of the hospital, changes that focuses on a wellness model and a response to the baby boomer generation’s expectations for preventative care rather than treatment-focused care. The ambulatory growth trend is moving toward community based care facilities with retail center convenience. Community health centers tend to be more culturally sensitive to their clientele as well as more accessible to a wide variety of patients. Outpatient services will continue to pop up in small retail centers; will become part of large healthcare malls and the services in ambulatory settings will become more retail inclusive. Convenient retail components that address the consumer’s needs and draw non-healthcare traffic to these facilities are also being seen.
Speaker: Jocelyn M. Stroupe of Cannon Design
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Integrating the Process: Architecture – Operations - Technology
1pm ET/10am PT
EDAC Course ID: D12-003-WEB
In order to effectively integrate technology in new design projects, the design community must use a thoughtful, methodical, and intentional planning process. The process must involve incorporating key IT, clinical, biomedical and facilities representatives into the design process to appropriately prioritize technology investments. Alignment of the IT vision and the clinical vision will maximize productivity, reduce demands, promote safety, and improve the quality of care. A decision-making body and process must be established to enable timely response to the rapid changes in technology that are now a normal part of daily life.
Speaker: Joyce Sensmeier of HIMSS
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Infection Control vs. Sustainability in a Healthcare Environment
3pm ET/12pm PT
EDAC Course ID: D12-004-WEB
Despite advances such as the Green Guide for Healthcare, the tension between sustainable initiatives and best practices still exists in healthcare. Many healthcare institutions have a side array of chemicals present in their facilities that are hazardous to patients and staff as well as the environment. Many of these toxins, such as phthalates, heavy metals and semi-volatile organic compounds, have been in use for so long that medical personnel are unaware of the dangers they pose.
This presentation will identify some of these toxic chemicals and the potential risks associated with them. In addition to an awareness of these dangers, attendees will be provided with alternative practices that are less hazardous for both people and the environment. The efficacy of antimicrobials will be explored, based upon the latest research. Current research on the use of copper and silver will be addressed as well.
Speakers: Janet Kobylka and Debi Fuller of HOK