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EBD Journal Club

EBD Journal Club: Color Coding the “Labyrinth”: How Staff Perceived a Two-Part Intervention to Improve Wayfinding in an Adult Emergency Department
July 2022 ∘ EBD Journal Club

Madson, M., Goodwin, K. (2021). Health Environments Research & Design Journal. DOI: 10.1177/1937586721994593
Webinar

Sound Judgement: Using Sound to Amplify Health and Wellbeing in Environments for Aging
July 2022 ∘ Webinar

 This webinar delves into the critical role sound plays in promoting a healthy environment and considers important questions to ask when designing or updating environments for people as they age. The speakers will also share insights gleaned from their applied research to promote health and wellbeing for aging populations (especially those with dementia) and their caregivers. Stay tuned!  
Webinar

Sleep Math: More Daytime Light = Better Nighttime Sleep for Older Adults
July 2022 ∘ Webinar

This webinar will discuss what we need to do in the built environment to promote brighter days and darker nights. The presenter will share the latest research in light science and will show examples of applications where a robust 24-hour light and dark scheme in numerous environments improved sleep, mood, and behavior in various older adult populations.  
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Webinar

Back to the Future - Time to Reflect, Regroup, Rethink
June 2022 ∘ Webinar

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear from leaders in the healthcare industry who will share their insights on current challenges within health systems and how they are beginning to make decisions in a more data driven way. They’ll share their real-world experiences, memorable stories from their work, case study examples, and most importantly, they’ll help guide attendees towards a path forward and shed light on their view of the future of healthcare. 
Webinar

Prefabricated Bathrooms: Planning Strategies for Healthcare Projects
June 2022 ∘ Webinar

This webinar will highlight strategies that will help maximize the owner’s benefits and avoid construction challenges, with key tips for seamless integration. Presenters will share findings about the benefits of using bathroom pods from a recent case study from UNC Health.  
Webinar

Leveraging Prefabrication to Achieve Project Design Goals
June 2022 ∘ Webinar

This webinar will discuss the need for upfront analysis and due diligence to successfully deploy prefabrication on unique projects. The presenter will tour through a range of systems and examples utilized on an award-winning medical office building in California. He will then share an additional case study that provides a view into the future of these strategies.
Webinar

Health, Wellness and Wellbeing: The Power of Biophilic Design for People and Communities
May 2022 ∘ Webinar

In this interactive conversation, a diverse set of thought leaders will share their real-world experiences, memorable stories from their work, case study examples, and most importantly, they’ll help guide attendees towards a path forward and shed light on their view of the opportunities for the future of the biophilic movement.    
Podcast

The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Podcast Episode 55: Part 1, Sandy Goodman, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, President, CRGA Design
May 2022 ∘ Podcast

Cheryl’s special guest today on the podcast is Sandy Goodman, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, and President of CRGA Design.
Product / Project Innovation Highlights

Ligature-resistant Bathroom Door for Behavioral Health by Safehinge
May 2022 ∘ Product / Project Innovation Highlights

Designed specifically for behavioral health, this saloon-style bathroom door releases at a weight of less than 11lbs, in any direction, and helps to create a safer environment whilst preserving the privacy and dignity of patients facing the journey towards recovery.