In the past, healthcare design has for the most part evolved gradually over time. We adapt our designs based on new research, insights, and lessons learned from previous experience. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, requires us to make an abrupt shift in the way we think about facility needs. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to the way we deliver and receive health care services, and our buildings need to adapt to those changes. This requires us to approach design with a different set of priorities as we have in the past.
This webinar will explore the impact the pandemic has had on outpatient behavioral health care. Presenters will share insights and lessons learned from care providers, discuss systemic changes to reimbursement and operations, evaluate what changes will remain in the future, and explore essential design considerations for behavioral health outpatient care that we need to embrace as we transition into the “new normal” of the post-pandemic world.
Experts
As behavioral and mental health practice leader, Brian has a deep understanding of current research and trends in mental health design and uses his expertise to create innovative, research-based solutions that improve the patient experience in healthcare environments. Brian has served as the mental health expert on numerous projects around the world, holding roles in planning, design, and consulting for inpatient, outpatient, community, and crisis services, guiding project teams towards improved outcomes in mental health environments.
At HDR, Brian leads the behavioral health design studio, introducing current trends and design strategies to a broader team and works with smaller focus groups to discuss and develop strategies to improve the mental healthcare environment for patients and staff. Brian has presented on the topic of behavioral and mental health at multiple conferences around the country and is a consistent contributor to thought leadership in his field.
Brian enjoys finding opportunities to share his passion and expertise with the next generation of architects and designers in his local community. He is an active participant in the FGI Health Guidelines Revision Committee, focusing on behavioral health design. He is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Kansas, has served as a design critic and juror for multiple design studios focused on mental health, and contributes to an AIA advocacy committee on mental health design. He mentors colleagues throughout HDR as well as architecture and design students at numerous universities including University of Kansas, University of Minnesota, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
As a senior healthcare consultant for HDR, Kathleen Woods brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare delivery and executive leadership. She has expertise in adult and pediatric emergencies, trauma, disaster management, critical and acute care, as well as Behavioral Health and community care navigation.
Kathleen has experience in streamlining new workflows while integrating various IT systems to improve team communication, and enhance the patient and family experience. She has received national recognition for her ability to lead large diverse groups through complex transformational change.
She recently completed a fellowship in patient safety and leadership with the American Hospital Association/ National Patient Safety Foundation (AHA/NPSF). Kathleen has served as a consultant for the Ascension Health System and the New York Presbyterian system, streaming care to improve quality and gain efficiencies. She received the National Gold award for improving the patient experience. Prior to joining HDR, she has provided interim executive leadership to outside firms, serving as a mentor to new leaders.