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January 2008
THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING 2008 Designs for a New Era, March 17-19, 2008 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson, AZ. Join us for this comprehensive three-day experience, which brings together architects, owners, developers, facilities managers, design professionals, product manufacturers, and government officials to explore and share new ideas for creating attractive and functional living environments that meet the unique needs of our aging population. Learn more.
CLICKS AND BRICKS DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT The Clicks and Bricks Technology and Design Summit is designed to bring together leaders in management, technology and design in an intensive, interactive venue to shape a new future for healthcare. Participants will learn about new developments and their implications for developing, financing and operating future facilities and will also be part of a process to identify and establish a research agenda that will help justify the investments organizations are making in technology and facilities. Learn more.
EDAC NEWS We are excited to partner with Nurture by Steelcase to produce the EDAC educational modules and bring the program to market. Staff from CHD and Nurture by Steelcase kicked-off this new partnership at a two-day meeting at The Center’s Concord, CA office. VP Sales, Phyllis Goetz said, “We are honored to be the partner with CHD on this initiative. EbD is an integral part of Nurture and we feel that having the EDAC accreditation is something that can be a further differentiating factor for the design community in working with their healthcare clients.” Read the press release. Julie Kent has been selected as the Volunteer Leader of the EDAC Advisory Council. The EDAC Advisory Council will consist of thought leaders in the industry and will oversee the development of the building certification program and monitor the program post launch. Julie has been involved with EDAC since the program’s conception back in 2005 and we are very fortunate to have her on board. Interested in serving on the EDAC Advisory Council? Contact Laura Ellington.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING CHD Board Member, Derek Parker, traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark earlier this month to give a workshop to a group of hospital executives at the Region Hovedstaden. Derek’s workshop focused on evidence-based healthcare design from an international perspective with a focus on architecture. Tap into our experts.
NEW RESEARCH REPORT AVAILABLE The Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing and Medication Errors in Acute Care Settings is now available for purchase. This study, conducted by Habib Chaudhury, Ph.D. and Atiya Mahmood, Ph.D., examines the errors issue through multiple methods. Included in your purchase is a comprehensive podcast interview with the investigators. Learn more.
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR Healthcare Settings as Workplaces: A Fresh Look at Patient Safety Thursday, February 7, 2008 1 p.m. Eastern; Noon Central; 11 a.m. Mountain; 10 a.m. Pacific The second in our 2008 series of 16 live interactive 60-minute webinars from HEALTHCARE DESIGN.07 and The Pebble Project research initiative. Register or learn more.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR HERD JOURNAL HERD accepts a range of manuscripts including research papers, opinion papers, theory papers, metanalysis/metasynthesis, book reviews, case studies, independent post occupancy evaluations, letters to the editors, and responses to letters/papers. Submit your manuscript through the online journal office. Subscribe to one year of HERD for the special charter rate of $229.
PEBBLE PARTNER NEWS Pebble Partner Dublin Methodist opened its doors in January and is quickly being hailed as a “next generation” hospital. Take a tour. In efforts to boost its disaster preparedness program, improve patient care and benefit the health and safety of hospital staff, Washington D.C.-based Washington Hospital Center revealed new technologies and designs for its emergency department, Project ER One this month, with a focus on infection control and the ability to handle large groups of new patients. Read more. Welcome to our newest Pebble Partner, Loma Linda University Medical Center located in Loma Linda, CA. Learn more about The Pebble Project.
CHD WELCOMES THREE NEW CORPORATE AFFILIATES: We're pleased to welcome our newest Pebble Project Partners: Support our work - become a CHD Affiliate Member
JULIE A. SCHMIDT JOINS THE CENTER’S BOARD We are thrilled to welcome Julie A. Schmidt as the newest addition to The Center’s Board of Directors. Read Julie’s bio.
ABOUT US The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) research and advocacy organization whose mission is to transform healthcare settings into healing environments that improve outcomes through the creative use of evidence-based design. Looking for ways to support our work?
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