HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
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The 2015 Healthcare Design Call For Presentations Is Open
Hard to believe another Healthcare Design Conference is over. But here we are already hard at work planning Healthcare Design 2015.
Healthcare Design 2014 surpassed all previous attendance records, with over 4,200 participants! Attendees came from all over the world and from many different disciplines within the industry.
Do you want to be a part of next year's Healthcare Design Conference? We are currently accepting presentation proposals for educational sessions and roundtable discussions.
Presentation proposal submission deadline for Healthcare Design 2015
is Friday, January 30, 2015!
Healthcare Design Conference
November 14-17, 2015
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Washington DC
Register To Take the EDAC Exam Risk Free* by January 31, 2015
 Becoming EDAC certified shows clients, employers and colleagues that you know how to use credible research data to implement an evidence-based design process. The EDAC credential after your name opens doors to:
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cutting edge projects
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groundbreaking data
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jobs in forward thinking firms
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inspiring collaboration
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making life-changing improvements to healthcare environments around the world
It's easy to take advantage of this EDAC Exam risk free offer:
If you don't pass, retake the exam once at no charge.
This offer is for new EDAC exam registrants only. Certification must be completed within one year of registration (candidates are restricted to two retakes and a 60-day waiting period between exams). Free retake applies only to the second exam.
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IN THE KNOW
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Two Winners Awarded New Investigator Research Award
 The Center for Health Design’s Research Coalition has selected the 2014 New Investigator Research Award recipients. Nayma Khan, PhD, of The University of Kansas and Naomi Sachs of Texas A&M University have won the award. Dr. Khan’s research project expands the findings from her PhD dissertation on the link between the wayfinding experience and overall satisfaction. Dr. Khan earned her PhD in Architecture from the University of Kansas. Ms. Sach’s research project will create a toolkit to help design and assess gardens in healthcare settings. She is pursuing her PhD in Architecture from Texas A&M University.
As the primary recipient, Nayma Khan, PhD, will serve as a designated member of CHD’s Research Coalition for one year, along with complimentary registration to the 2015 Healthcare Design Conference, where she will have the opportunity to present her completed research study.
“This award is designed to encourage new researchers to turn their attention to evaluating how the built environment impacts healthcare outcomes”, stated Sheila Bosch, co-chair of The Center’s Research Coalition. “All applications undergo a rigorous peer-review process, conducted by The Center's Research Coalition. It was our pleasure to select Nayma Khan and Naomi Sachs as recipients of CHD’s 2014 New Investigator Research Award.“
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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Get Prepared for the EDAC Exam with
Exam Prep Videos
The EDAC Exam Prep Videos are a series of three 30+ minute videos that include a compre-hensive review of the three EDAC Study Guides, a look at the exam format, types of questions and hints about how to prepare for the exam. More information here.
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FREE EBD Journal Club Provides CEU
Join us next Wednesday, December 10, 2014 and learn about the legacy of Florence Nighingale's environmental theory with host Sheila Bosch and author Terri Zborowsky. More information here. |
Save the Date for EFA
Environments for Aging Conference will be
April 19 - 21, 2015 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in the design of long-term and residential care settings. View the full conference agenda here. |
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TOOLS AND RESOURCES
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2015 EDAC Advocate Brochure Now Available
See who was featured in this year's EDAC Advocate brochure. Handed out at the 2014 Healthcare Design Conference, these case studies provide evidence-based design inspiration. |
Need More CEUs?
On-demand ICONS and Innovators webinar library increases offerings
with 35 on-demand webinars, there are now more CEU choices. Watch any or all on-demand ICONS and Innovators webinars at your convenience, here. |
Join the CHD Affiliate Members Community
Affiliate members now receive a FREE annual digital subscription to Research Design Connections with a database of more than 1,800 articles. Learn more about the benefits of membership, here. |
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About Us:
The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) whose mission is to transform healthcare environments for a healthier, safer world through design research, education and advocacy.
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Become EDAC Certified, Join our Community of Affiliates; Become a Pebble Partner; Add to our Knowledge Repository; Donations make a difference; Watch our on demand webinars; Ask us about volunteer opportunities. Like us on Facebook; Contact us. |
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