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Healthcare Design Expo & Conference


When: November 12 - November 15, 2016
Time: 4:00pm Central
Where: Houston, TX United States

About:

The premier healthcare design industry show devoted to how the design of responsibly built environments directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of healthcare facilities, both now and into the future. This healthcare design show highlights best practices and top healthcare design products.

 

With over 4,100 participants at the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference, the show is the industry’s best-attended event. Attendees have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits, network with peers, discuss best practices, view innovative design products, and influence the direction of the industry as it advances into the future.

  

Don't Miss These Important Evidence-Based Design Conference Sessions!

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Kick off your Healthcare Design Expo & Conference experience with this exclusive pre-conference session that explores the practical application of evidence-based design into your projects, and then get prepared for the EDAC Exam with a comprehensive study session taught by industy experts.  

W01 - Coaching Workshop, Practical Application of Evidence-Based Design
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This unique workshop is an excellent opportunity to bring EBD concepts into practice, offering an introduction to EBD as well as personal consultation about how to integrate the EBD process into your project(s).

"I found this inspiring, really exciting, I had no idea that there was this intelligent, 
thoughtful and really amazing group supported by tons of research - a fantastic group of people and wonderful references."
- Ann Showan-Slade, MD, consultant, Coaching Workshop attendee

See what past attendees have enjoyed most about the workshop.
 

W06 - EDAC Examination Preparation Workshop
(3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
This comprehensive study session prepares you to take the EDAC exam by offering general information about the exam, the types of questions on the exam, a detailed review of the three study guides, an overview of the five domains included on the Exam Content Outline, a summary of key concepts, and time for Q&A.

Monday, November 14

A18 - EDAC Exam 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 5:00 - 7:00 pm

HCD conference attendees have the opportunity to take the EDAC Exam at conference and take advantage of a 10% discount + risk free offer - you can retake the exam once at no charge if you do not pass.  Register by October 4, 2016 to avoid a walk in fee, use code HCD16. 

 

 


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Event Venue:

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
United States

Location Information

Hotel information can be found here.

Learning Objectives

Highlights of Healthcare Design Expo & Conference Include:

  • Industry insights and best practices
  • Sustainable design and green building trends
  • Building and construction challenges and opportunities
  • Inspiration for planning and design
  • Cutting-edge, new innovative products 

 

Who Should Attend

  • Architects
  • Interior Designers
  • Administrators Operations
  • Executives
  • Contractors
  • Engineers
  • Facility Managers
  • Researchers
  • Educators
  • Nurses
  • Construction Managers
  • C-Levels/Presidents/VPs
  • Consultants
  • Medical Planners
  • Project Managers
  • Purchasing Executives 

 

Did You Know?

- You Can Meet Some of the Top Industry Leaders?  Get Signed Up for Mon, Nov 14, 2016 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Design (Hosted by The Center for Health Design Built Environment Network)

  • Don Orndoff, Senior Vice President of National Facilities Services, Kaiser Permanente
  • Randall Gardner, PE, Chief Engineer Officer, U.S. Public Health Service, DHHS, Indian Health Service
  • Mike LaMont, MBA, Vice President of Facilities Management, Rush University Medical Center
  • Ralph Turner, MHA, MPA, FACHE, Vice President, Facilities and Support Services, UW Health
  • Steve Carbery, Vice President of Facilities, Design, Construction, and Real Estate, Yale New Haven System

 
With today’s changing healthcare landscape, organizations recognize that a significant part of their business strategy has to include a focus on ambulatory care. The industry is placing greater emphasis on cost-effective services focused on managing population health and wellness. Learn how members of The Center for Health Design’s Built Environment Network (BEN) have addressed the planning and design of their ambulatory clinics to create innovative solutions that incorporate new technology, changing care delivery models, and new workflows. You will see an array of different designs and approaches that they have built to support these organizational changes.

About The Built Environment Network:
BEN, established by The Center for Health Design in 2011, is a network of executive-level professionals who are dedicated to improving safety, quality, and sustainability in healthcare. BEN members participate in open collegial discussions and take back information to help them set the direction and future of the built environment within their own organizations. Learn more about this network and how to join by contacting Donna Deckard at 925-521-9404.