Insights & Solutions

Food and dining are core components in the quality in health- and long-term care settings. But beyond aesthetics and layout, little is known about how the performance characteristics of materials and finishes contribute to the experiential quality of dining spaces. A pre-/post- “refresh” study was conducted to assess the impact indoor environmental quality (acoustic, thermal, visual, and indoor air comfort) sensors and surveys in two adjacent dining spaces. This study benefitted from a novel approach to collaborative partnerships AND evaluation techniques to study workforce and building performance. The results of this research carry regulatory, design, service, and workforce implications.  

This webinar will unveil findings from a comprehensive survey of architects, developers, operators, marketers, residents, and their families that was recently conducted by The Intergenerational Task Force (comprised by the Center for Health Design, SAGE Federation, and AIA Design for Aging). Through case studies and evidence-based strategies, presenters will explore the investment and benefits of creating age-inclusive environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make dollars and sense of intergenerational living!  

This webinar outlines design decisions that support the patient experience in woman’s health centers including patient arrival and flow, room layouts, materials selection, and the role that art contributes to a welcoming and healing environment. The presenter will highlight common design elements from several case studies including: an urban adaptive reuse project, an inpatient maternal and birthing center, and a new construction fit-out—with results and valuable lessons learned.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear about the state of the industry on this important issue from the perspective of leaders from the associations that make up our industry.  Hear their perspective on where we’ve come and where we’ve yet to go. These national leaders will share their insights on inroads made by their respective organizations (and the professions that they represent) and identify the next steps the professions can take collectively to move the needle forward. This conversation will explore the many opportunities available to leverage that collective power in the pursuit of resilient healthcare.

Designing an environment that fosters collaborative, team-based care and an approach with efficiently designed clinical areas, allows nurses to spend more time with their patients. A positive work environment with amenities and staff respite space throughout, including access to gardens, patios, and daylight, can reduce stress and promote healing for patients, families and workforce. This webinar will offer strategies and best practices to foster these environments and case study examples demonstrating this approach.  

This case study webinar highlights how sensor technology changed the way space is analyzed, used, and assigned at Stanford. Presenters will share how they used proof-of-concepts to evaluate sensor technology and determine the best solutions, as well as best practices. They’ll share valuable lessons learned in developing a business case for sensor implementation, overcoming internal political challenges, and space sharing, closures and consolidations. Attendees will see how sensors were integrated with a room reservation system for shared resources (i.e. consult rooms, sleep rooms, lactations spaces) and will obtain examples, dashboards, and reports for how space utilization data is being used to resolve space requests and determine how future spaces should be designed.  

Our Midmark Synthesis® Wall-Hung Cabinetry design is an excellent example of how we applied EBD principles in our product design. Synthesis Wall-Hung Cabinetry incorporates ergonomic principles and is designed for healthcare workers of average height who interact with cabinetry in the medical space, creating a better caregiver experience at the point of care. The cabinetry line features base and tall cabinets that better position the most-used storage areas for easier reach by physicians and staff. Synthesis Wall-Hung Cabinetry is another example of how we are continually looking for opportunities to incorporate ergonomic principles into the point of care experience.