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DECEMBER 2019
Reflections and Gratitude
It's that time of year again when we take stock of the last 12 months and start to define our focus going forward into the new year. It is amazing to see all that has happened both here at The Center and in the world, this last year.
At The Center, we are very grateful for all our members, sponsors, partners, and volunteers. Because of this community, we have been able to add to our educational programming and resources this year. The Interactive Design Diagrams tool has expanded with three new diagrams for the bathroom, home exterior and kitchen/laundry room. We produced 24 ICONS and Innovators webinars, now available on-demand, and four Pebble in Practice workshops focused on behavioral health, pediatric and aging strategic design. We've also added a new testing protocol for the EDAC credential allowing you to take the EDAC exam from the comfort of your home or office!
We also welcomed three new Built Environment Network members from UW Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Stanford Health Care.
Wishing you all the happiest of holiday seasons, good health and great adventures in 2020,
Debra Levin, Hon. FASID, EDAC
President and CEO
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WE INVITE YOU
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to submit your presentation for the 2020 HCD Expo & Conference
Are you a content expert that would like to share your knowledge at the 2020 HCD Expo & Conference? We are currently accepting presentation proposals for educational sessions and roundtable discussions.
Submit presentation ideas for consideration around:
- patient safety and satisfaction
- ambulatory care
- remodeling/renovations
- impact of technology
- clinical perspectives
- high performance hospitals
- sustainable practices
- design for wellness
- innovations in facility planning & management
- design challenges & solutions
- specialty facilities and/or departments
- strategies for financing & operations
- international trends & practices
- healthcare at home
- other topics of relevance to the healthcare design industry
Presentation Proposal Submission Deadline is January 17, 2020
Learn more and submit.
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How Apple Inspired Stanford's New Hospital
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Stanford Health Care incorporated user experience ideas from Apple to leverage technology in ways that make its new Palo Alto, Calif.-based hospital more hospitable, according to The Wall Street Journal. The new $2.1 billion hospital, which opened Nov. 17, has 368 private rooms and prioritized user interface. The former senior vice president of retail operations at Apple Ron Johnson helped advise the development of the new Stanford Hospital.
Becker's Hospital Review, read more...
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Nine Design Drivers for Behavioral Health Facilities
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As the national crisis in mental health and violence is debated in Washington, there is strong consensus that new inpatient behavioral health facilities are needed across the country. Americans were repelled by the warehousing of patients in large prison like facilities of the 1960s and 70s and massive closures resulted. Now we are equally concerned about the rise in homelessness, substance abuse and violence.
Healthcare Facilities Today, read more...
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The Business Case for Staff Satisfaction
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According to the World Health Organization, healthcare faces an epidemic of stressed and burned-out staff—a thinning talent pipeline that’s short on time and resources. A nationwide survey by CareerBuilder and Miracleworkers.com found that 69 percent of healthcare workers report being stressed, while a Press Ganey survey of hospital employees found 45 percent reported not being engaged at work.
Healthcare Design, read more...
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4 Factors Driving Healthcare Interior Planning
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In healthcare, interior design has moved beyond just materials to consider elements like wayfinding, biophilia, natural light, and more. Even more important, however, is to think about how those elements combine to create a healing experience for patients, visitors, and staff. That experience is driven most by four factors — people, process, place, and technology — all of which have an impact on interior design.
facilitiesnet, read more...
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PARTNER
The Center for Health Design would like to thank our partner:
ABOUT US
The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to transform healthcare environments for a healthier, safer world through design research, education and advocacy. Looking for ways to support our work? Contact us.
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