"I decided I should go back to school for interior design because someone should be designing these spaces who knew what it was like to work in them. And I decided it would be me." —Teri Lura-Bennett

Step into the world of evidence-based healthcare design with host Cheryl Janis and an all-star lineup of experts: Donna Deckard, Director of the EDAC program at the Center for Health Design; Barbara Dellinger, a veteran healthcare interior designer with over 40 years of experience and Teri Lura-Bennett, a unique blend of registered nurse and acclaimed healthcare interior designer.

Our guests dive deep into the often-overlooked yet critical world of hospital flooring and surfaces, sharing eye-opening stories of trials, failures, and triumphs. Learn how a single flooring decision can impact patient safety, staff efficiency, and maintenance costs for years to come. 

Discover the power of evidence-based design as our experts reveal how meticulous research and real-world testing are revolutionizing healthcare environments. From navigating the complexities of material selection to accessing reliable, up-to-date information, this episode equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions that go beyond aesthetics. 

Whether you're a seasoned healthcare designer or new to the field, you'll gain invaluable insights to elevate your next project and create spaces that are not just beautiful, but safer and more effective.

Learn more about The Swiss Cheese Model that Teri mentions here: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/management/swiss-cheese-model

Learn more about the EBD process of Finding and Conducting Research that Donna shares by viewing and downloading this .PDF: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhBFnumvnfe16CwkOhkpWqM6KYikZ5MU/view?usp=sharing

Learn more about The Center for Health Design and the EDAC Certification by visiting: https://www.healthdesign.org/.

LinkedIn Contact Info for Guests:

Barbara Delinger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-dellinger-9697b613/

Teri Lura Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-bennett-61306925/

Donna Deckard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-deckard-6b38318/

In today’s episode, Cheryl and her guests discuss the following:

• Barbara shares a riveting story about helping to save the healing gardens in a billion-dollar military hospital project. Picture a tense value engineering meeting where millions were at stake, and an architect's impassioned defense of evidence-based design saved the day! Thank you Barbara!

• Journey through time with Donna as she traces the roots of evidence-based design back to the 1970s. Learn how a groundbreaking study on hospital window views revolutionized the field and sparked a design revolution.

• Teri reveals her unique path from ICU nurse to interior designer. Her story of redesigning a coronary care unit while still a nurse manager will inspire anyone looking to make a career pivot.

• Uncover the mysteries of the "Swiss Cheese Model" as Teri explains how a series of small oversights can lead to major design failures - and how to prevent them.

• Get the inside scoop on a real-world flooring study at Johns Hopkins, where 12 different materials battled it out in a high-traffic corridor. The results might surprise you!

• Barbara and Teri dish on the drama of failing fabrics in healthcare settings. Their tale of the "Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group" reads like a design detective story, complete with millions of dollars at stake and a race against time to find a solution.

• Laugh (and cringe) at Teri’s anecdotes about well-meaning cleaning staff inadvertently causing more problems - and learn valuable lessons about the importance of whole-team education in healthcare design.

• Discover the unexpected link between evidence-based medicine and design as Donna explains how three pioneering doctors in the 70's laid the groundwork for today's healthcare environments.

• Get fired up about the power of research as the guests share how they've used evidence to defend design choices, influence product development, and create safer, more effective healing spaces.

• Walk away with a treasure trove of resources, including the Center for Health Design's knowledge repository (with over 6,000 articles!) and tips for earning your EDAC certification.

Shout Outs:

- Center for Health Design

- American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers  

- Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)

Industry Partners:

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

"She's actually going to be 100 years old. My father's parents are both Holocaust survivors. She survived. And it was a journey to survive, but her outlook on life has always been one of hope. And that has resonated with me throughout my life.” —Cheryl Lauren Spigler on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast

Today, we're diving into the world of compassionate design with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, a visionary Senior Design Leader at NELSON Worldwide. Get ready for an inspiring journey as host Cheryl Janis and her special guest, Cheryl Lauren Spigler, explore the art of creating healing spaces that touch the heart and soul.

Cheryl Lauren Spigler shares the power of empathy in healthcare design, innovative approaches to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience, and bridging hospitality and healthcare design principles for transformative environments.

This is a deeply meaningful conversation you won’t want to miss on the life altering power of thoughtful healthcare design!

Learn more about Cheryl Lauren Spigler and NELSON Worldwide by visiting: https://www.nelsonworldwide.com/.

Find Cheryl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lauren-spigler-rid-ncidq-iida-27391310/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, they discuss:

• Cheryl Lauren Spigler's background as a healthcare and hospitality interior designer with over 19 years of experience.

• Her approach to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience and evoke emotion

• The importance of asking clients how they want a space to feel and using exercises to extract design concepts.

• Examples of projects where Cheryl achieved a higher level of design, including a hospitality project balancing luxury and nature, and a healthcare project designed to welcome diverse populations.

• How Cheryl's experiences in hospitality design have influenced her approach to healthcare environments.

• The use of empathy in the design process, especially for healthcare spaces.

• Cheryl's journey into interior design, starting in communications and eventually discovering her passion for the field.

• The influence of her Holocaust survivor grandmother as a source of inspiration.

• Key qualities for design leaders to inspire creativity, including giving everyone a voice and asking guiding questions.

• Cheryl's work on a cancer hospital project, particularly the pediatric wing, as a project she's most proud of.

• Her excitement about exploring new frontiers in civic and justice design.

• Advice for interior design students interested in healthcare, including networking and seeking informational interviews.

• The importance of passion and community in the design industry.

Shout Outs

• Laura Ashley 33:27

• New England School of Art and Design 33:36

• Robert Wood Johnson and Rutgers 26:53

• Sheryl and Jack Morris Cancer Center 26:58

• HKS Architects 27:58

• IIDA International Interior Design Association 47:32

• ASID American Society of Interior Designers 47:32

• AIA American Institute of Architects 47:32

• Women in Construction 47:39

• Center for Health Design 48:50

• American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers 49:14

Industry Partners

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her rich and deep conversation with Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA, Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. Edwin shares the deeper meaning of Essentialism in Design and what it means to humanity. Bryan shares how he led the charge in addressing the dilemma of overcrowding in our nation’s emergency departments by calling for the recognition of a new type of treatment space for lower-acuity patients. Part 2 of today’s conversation will continue to inspire and warm your heart.

Learn more about Bryan Langlands, Edwin Beltran and NBBJ by visiting: http://www.nbbj.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Bryan Langlands and Edwin Beltran they discuss:

• Edwin dives deeper into the concept of Essentialism in Design and gives specific examples of how this approach creates the sense of belonging and connection.
  
• How does color and texture achieve the sense of warmth and belonging?
  
• Essentialism is a branch of minimalism, but how is Essentialism different from minimalism?
  
• Bryan is a prolific and generous influencer of healthcare in many ways. What does he mean when he says, “What I find interesting is that we can effect change and regulation.”
  
• Brian shares more about what he has learned from sitting on a Guideline Committee that sets guidelines every 4 years in healthcare.
  
• Bryan leads the charge in addressing the dilemma of overcrowding in our nation’s emergency departments by calling for the recognition of a new type of treatment space for lower-acuity patients. His push for delivering “the right care at the right time in the right place” is resulting in the first major change to emergency department allowable requirements via the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) regulatory guidelines, which set the minimum requirements enforced in 44 states and federal agencies.
  
• What is Edwin seeing regarding FGI Regulatory Guidelines?
  
• How did Edwin and Bryan arrive at their careers in healthcare? Learn about their origin stories.
  
• What does the future of healthcare and architecture design hold from Edwin and Bryan’s perspective?
  

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
  
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design
  

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

FEATURED PRODUCT

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Karen S. Freeman, AIA, ACHA, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C Practice Leader, Healthcare, at HOK–a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Karen is also the incoming President for the national organization, Women In Healthcare - a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the professional development of women in the healthcare industry. There’s a lot to share from Cheryl and Karen’s inspiring conversation including the importance of designing for mental health, and why it matters so much in today’s world.

Learn more about Karen S. Freeman and HOK by visiting https://www.hok.com/. Learn more about Women in Healthcare by visiting https://www.womeninhealthcare.org/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Karen S. Freeman, they discuss:

• The changes that took place in Karen’s world when COVID hit the United States in 2020.
• Specifically, what changed with Karen’s pediatric and subspecialty projects?
• What did Karen learn from the pandemic?
• Karen wrote an article for HOK entitled, “Pediatric Mental Health Crisis Needs Bold Design Strategy” that addressed the needs of children during the pandemic through the design of the built environment. Learn what the article is all about.
• Has the situation in the mental healthcare space improved now that we are in 2022?
• What still needs to happen to help kids in the mental health space and what progress has been made.
• What is Karen’s sweet spot in the work she does at HOK?
• Karen holds a Six Sigma Lean Black Belt in Healthcare (LBBH) and she is one of fewer than 450 board-certified healthcare architects in the U.S. per the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). How does Karen bring all of this together on her healthcare projects?
• Listen to Karen talk about her incoming role as the new President of the national organization, Women in Healthcare. What does the organization do and offer?
• Learn about Karen’s origin story and how she came to specialize in pediatric healthcare and why this theme holds a special place in her heart.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

FEATURED PRODUCT

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get ill…

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please send reach out to Porcelanosa at info@healthcareidpodcast.com. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Cheryl’s special guest today on the podcast is Sandy Goodman,IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, and President of CRGA Design. CRGA provides comprehensive architectural, interior design and planning services utilizing an experienced in-house team of architects and interior designers specializing in healthcare design. Sandy shares in detail how the pandemic influenced the way she and her team work with their healthcare clients and partners on projects, and what lessons she has taken away from the experience. Lean in and listen to part 1 of today’s podcast with this Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, Sandy Goodman, who generously shares what it means to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste in the healthcare environment.

Learn more about Sandy Goodman and CRGA Design by visiting https://crgadesign.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Sandy Goodman, they discuss:

• How did CRGA experience COVID in 2020?
• How has the pandemic influenced the way Sandy and her team work with their healthcare clients and partners on projects?
• What does Sandy mean when she says that she and her team are “very innovative, pushing the envelope a little bit” on projects?
• Sandy is a Lean Six-Sigma black belt. What does this mean for Sandy’s projects at CRGA?
• How does Sandy utilize her unique expertise to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste in the healthcare environment?
• Sandy has said that she and her team are architects and interior designers working seamlessly together and that all CRGA’s designers are planners. How does this benefit projects?

Coming up on part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her rich conversation with Sandy Goodman. Sandy generously shares what it means to put the patient in the middle, and the importance of the AAHID (The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers), what they offer, and how having Certified Healthcare Interior Designers on your teams makes a unique difference in what their team offers their healthcare partners. Part 2 of today’s episode is available now.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her fascinating conversation with Sandy Goodman, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSBB, and President of CRGA Design. CRGA provides comprehensive architectural, interior design and planning services utilizing an experienced in-house team of architects and interior designers specializing in healthcare design.

Sandy generously shares what it means to put the patient in the middle, and the importance of the AAHID (The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers), what they offer, and how having Certified Healthcare Interior Designers on your teams makes a unique difference in what their team offers their healthcare partners.

Learn more about Sandy Goodman and CRGA Design by visiting https://crgadesign.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Sandy Goodman, they discuss:

• What Sandy means when she says, “We really focus on putting the patient in the middle.”
• Sandy shares more about the AAHID, what they offer, and how having Certified Healthcare Interior Designers on your teams makes a unique difference in what their team offers their healthcare partners.
• Sandy’s journey that led to her career in healthcare
• What inspires Sandy today?
• What is the future of healthcare and how can interior designers and architects become more prepared?
• What advice does Sandy have for interior design and architecture students who are considering healthcare as their specialty, and also have some reservations about it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Trisha Fong, Assoc. AIA, Senior Associate at e4h, Environments for Health Architecture. Trisha generously shines the spotlight on e4h’s 4wrd; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion initiative. What is 4wrd and why was it created? How can 4wrd help change the healthcare design community and the world for the better? This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 1 of today’s episode with Trisha Fong.

Learn more about Trisha Fong and e4h architecture by visiting https://e4harchitecture.com/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Trisha Fong, they discuss:

• What is 4wrd, and how did it get started?
• How can 4wrd help change the healthcare design community and the world for the better?
• What are the meeting sessions that are offered through the 4wrd initiative and who else can participate in the sessions?
• Who are the Oneida Nation and how has e4h worked with Oneida to provide better healthcare for their communities?
• How can other healthcare architects, designers, students, nurses and stakeholders support DEI initiatives within their fields?

Coming up on part 2 of today’s episode we look at e4h’s 4wrd initiative in action! Cheryl’s interviews Bill Repichowskyj, Partner at e4h, Environments for Health Architecture. Bill takes us on the journey of e4h’s design project for the Oneida Nation; a federally recognized tribe of Oneida people in the United States. Part 2 is available now.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

On Part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Bill Repichowskyj, AIA, Partner e4h, Environments for Health Architecture. Bill gives us a closer look at e4h’s 4wrd initiative in action by generously walking us through the firm's design project for Oneida Nation; two new outpatient clinics in The Dreamcatcher Plaza in Oneida, New York—the Oneida Nation Health Services building and the Bassett Oneida Health Center. How did Bill and his team win the project? What was unique about designing healthcare facilities for the Oneida Nation–a federally recognized tribe of Oneida people in the United States? Learn the answers to these questions and more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s episode with Bill Repichowskyj.

Learn more about Bill Repichowskyj and e4h architecture by visiting https://e4harchitecture.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Bill Repichowskyj, they discuss:

• How did e4h win the healthcare projects at The Dreamcatcher Plaza in Oneida, New York; the Oneida Nation Health Services building and the Bassett Oneida Health Center?
• How was the Oneida Nation Healthcare Services project unique and how does it align with e4h’s 4wrd initiative?
• How was this project different from others that Bill has worked on at e4h?
• What was it like working with the Oneida Nation?
• What did Bill and his team learn from spending time with representatives at Oneida Nation prior to beginning the project?
• The story of Bill’s journey into healthcare.
• Bill’s thoughts on the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in healthcare architecture and design, and where it is headed, moving forward.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

What is the “new reality” in healthcare that has arisen due to the pandemic and how has it affected the healthcare design and architecture professions? Cheryl’s special guest on part 1 of today’s episode is Barbara Dellinger, Director of Design and Research at Adventist HealthCare.

Barbara sheds light on the complex topic of current furniture and fabric specification around COVID. What is the CFFA 201 Healthcare Testing for Durable Coated Fabrics (DCF) and where does a healthcare designer begin to find best practices and current, reputable information on the subject? Barbara generously answers these questions and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on today’s episode of the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast!

Learn more about Barbara Dellinger by visiting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-dellinger-9697b613/

Learn more about Adventist Healthcare by visiting: https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/.

Read the presentation from the 2021 HCD (Healthcare Design Conference) - The More You Know: Reduce Failures by Understanding Performance Requirements for Healthcare Durable Coated Fabrics and Surface Materials:

https://aahid.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/durable-coated-fabrics-ppt-2021-hcd.pdf

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Barbara Dellinger, they discuss:

• How has Barbara seen the patient experience change over the years?
• The importance of evidence-based design (EBD) as seen through the eyes of an interior designer.
• What makes a healing environment and what are some of Barbara’s favorite healing spaces?
• What is the “new reality” and how does it relate to furniture and fabric specification around COVID?
• What is the CFFA 201 healthcare testing for durable coated fabrics (DCF) and what does this mean for healthcare?
• What is the Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group and what is Barbara’s involvement with this group?
• Barbara discusses her work with the AAHID or The American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers.
• What is EDAC and Barbara’s relationship with The Center for Health Design who offer the EDAC Certification?

On Part 2 of today’s episode, “What Would Barbara Do?” Lauren Banas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Krug, a multi award winning furniture manufacturer of innovative commercial and healthcare solutions, is in the host seat!  Lauren continues Cheryl's conversation with Barbara Dellinger by asking her several specific questions about current furniture and fabric specification requirements.

The “What Would Barbara Do” segment of the podcast is a light hearted discussion about a very complex topic. Barbara answers questions that have been on the minds of healthcare design professionals continuously since the pandemic began in the US in 2020. Part 2 of today’s episode “What Would Barbara Do?” is available now.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

On Part 2 of today’s episode, “What Would Barbara Do?” Lauren Banas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Krug, a multi award winning furniture manufacturer of innovative commercial and healthcare solutions, is in the host seat!  Lauren continues Cheryl’s conversation with Barbara Dellinger in part 1 of today’s episode by asking her several specific questions about current furniture and fabric specification requirements.

“What Would Barbara Do?” is a light hearted discussion about a very complex topic and answers questions that have been on the minds of healthcare design professionals continuously since the pandemic began in the United States in 2020. 

Learn more about the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association by visiting:  https://www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com/.

Learn more about Evidence Based Design and The Knowledge Repository by visiting The Center for Health Design at https://www.healthdesign.org/.

Read the presentation from the 2021 HCD (Healthcare Design Conference) - The More You Know: Reduce Failures by Understanding Performance Requirements for Healthcare Durable Coated Fabrics and Surface Materials:

https://aahid.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/durable-coated-fabrics-ppt-2021-hcd.pdf

In Part 2 of Lauren’s conversation with Barbara Dellinger, they discuss:

• Why is Barbara Dellinger Lauren’s favorite “go to person” when faced with a concern about fabrics for healthcare environments?
• Vinyl in the past has been abandoned by manufacturers. Is it back? 
• Is durability more important than sustainability?
• What happens when fabrics puddle and wrinkle?
• Is there any way for designers to know which fabrics will succeed and which ones will fail?
• Are woven fabrics ever acceptable?
• Why is chair construction so important?
• What are the current trends – solid surface vs. laminate, wood vs. metal?
• What does Barbara consider to be the minimal rate rating acceptable when specifying lounge seating in healthcare environments?
• Who are the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, and why are they such a great resource for designers?

Krug Healthcare Solutions is a multi-Nightingale award-winning furniture manufacturer. Krug has been recognized as a leader in the healthcare furnishings marketplace by senior healthcare designers and top healthcare facilities throughout North America. Krug is committed to developing outstanding product solutions that are beautiful, highly functional, sustainable, and deliver outstanding value. Krug takes an evidence-based, person-centered approach to all aspects of product design. Their comprehensive offering includes a variety of options for common areas, patient spaces, and administrative zones. Krug’s environmental commitment is strong. They continuously work to incorporate environmental sustainability in all business practices and manufacturing processes. For more information about Krug Healthcare Solutions, please visit their website at www.krug.ca.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl and Lauren’s conversation today with Barbara Dellinger, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

What happened in 1995 when a 30 year old Clinical Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland gave chemotherapy to her breast cancer patient named Maggie Keswick Jencks? How did this immediate friendship lead to 24 Maggie’s centers in NHS hospitals across the UK, and three independently run international centers, 26 years later?

On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Dame Laura Lee, DBE, Chief Executive of Maggie's--Everyone’s Home for Cancer Care. Maggie’s is a special story shared here through Cheryl and Laura’s deeply rich and meaningful conversation.

Learn how Laura and Maggie became friends, and prior to Maggie’s passing in 1995, had created architectural plans for the first Maggie’s center in the UK. How did Laura make the transition from Clinical Oncology Nurse Specialist to becoming the first employee of Maggie’s? How did she learn about architecture and design, and how did she attract the attention of famous architects, like Frank Gehry, Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, and Renzo Piano to design Maggie's centers?

Sit back, relax and enjoy this deeply nourishing conversation about how two women with a mission to transform cancer care for patients, their families and caregivers attracted the attention of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall who, in November 2008, became Maggie’s President. 

Learn more about Dame Laura Lee and Maggie’s by visiting: https://www.maggies.org/.

Maggie's architectural brief is given to every architect who designs a Maggie's center. Learn more here: https://www.maggies.org/about-us/publications/

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Dame Laura Lee, they discuss:

• What was Laura Lee’s life like prior to meeting Maggie Keswick Jencks, her oncology patient in 1995 who would be the catalyst for Maggie’s?
• What happened when Laura met Maggie in 1995, when she was thirty years old, and working as a Clinical Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland? 
• What was it about that connection with Maggie that inspired both Laura and Maggie to take action to create the first Maggie’s?
• What was Laura’s transition like from being an oncology nurse to learning about architecture and design, and getting architects to help build Maggies?
• What makes Maggies different from other cancer care facilities in the UK and in the world?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On Part 2 of today’s episode with Dame Laura Lee, DBE, Chief Executive of Maggie's –Everyone’s Home for Cancer Care, Laura shares details of the special gardens at Maggie’s, and how thoughtfully they are designed to nourish every visitor, supporting both optimistic and challenging conversations. 

Learn more about Maggie’s famous architects, the architect of the first Maggie’s center, and what qualities an architect must have to make her or him a perfect fit to design a Maggie’s. How did Frank Gehry become a Maggie's architect, and how did Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall become Maggie’s President in 2008?

Part 2 continues Cheryl's deep conversation with Dame Laura Lee as they explore the evolution of Maggie’s centers, what has changed because of the pandemic, and what the future of Maggie’s holds.

Learn more about Dame Laura Lee and Maggie’s by visiting: https://www.maggies.org/.

Read Maggie’s architectural brief; given to every architect who designs a Maggie's center: https://www.maggies.org/about-us/publications/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Dame Laura Lee, they discuss:

• What do the gardens that play a central role in Maggie’s look like, and how do they provide nourishment to their visitors?
• How did Maggie’s husband, Charles Jencks get involved with Maggie’s?
• Who was the architect who built the first Maggie’s?
• What qualities does an architect have that make him/her a perfect fit to design a Maggie’s?
• What are some of Maggie's current challenges with the pandemic, and how has  Maggie’s adapted?
• Listen to Laura tell the story of how In November 2008, HRH (Her Royal Highness) The Duchess of Cornwall became Maggie’s President. 
• In 2019, Laura was awarded a Damehood for her services to people with cancer. Hear Laura tell the story and explain what exactly a Dame is.
• Who are some of Maggie’s strategic partners?
• What advice does Laura have for interior design and architecture students who are considering the field of healthcare, but might be a bit afraid of taking the plunge and specializing in it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

"The saying is if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. And together is the way you create change.” –Debra Levin on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Debra Levin, Hon FASID, EDAC, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Center for Health Design. Lean in and listen to this exciting conversation about how The Center is adapting and expanding its initiatives to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the healthcare, design, and product manufacturing sectors. A key focus is how The Center is building bridges across these communities through multidisciplinary events, research partnerships, and new specialized network groups like Pediatric Environment Network (PEN), Resilient Aging Environments Network (RAEN), and Behavioral Mental Health Environment Network. Learn more about The Center’s member resources like The Knowledge Repository and how it has been driving innovation and improving healthcare environments in the post-COVID era. 

Learn more about The Center for Health Design by visiting: https://www.healthdesign.org/.

Reach out to Debra Levin directly by sending her an email to: dlevin@healthdesign.org.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Debra Levin they discuss:

• What’s new and changing at The Center that is influencing the healthcare design industry?

• Learn about The Center’s new "environment networks" or membership groups that have been created around specific healthcare settings, like the Pediatric Environment Network (PEN), Resilient Aging Environments Network (RAIN) , and the Behavioral Mental Health Environment Network.

• Learn about the small groups fostering collaboration across sectors and how this aligns with The Center’s goal of facilitating multidisciplinary conversations.

• What is the PDC Summit and how has The Center become a strategic education partner with the PDC, hosted by ASHE, for the first time in 2024?

• The Center’s strategic planning after COVID to engage a global audience more effectively.

• The Center’s latest focus on building bridges between healthcare, design, and product manufacturing communities.

• Learn about the new search functionality on The Center’s website, added to improve accessibility.

• What are the emerging trends in healthcare?

• How you can get involved with The Center through things like affiliate memberships including free memberships for students.

Shout Outs:

8:00 - Debra mentions EPIC, "We included people from broader, diverse areas, like a practicing physician who also does design research, somebody from EPIC, a hospital CEO who also has a nurse background.”

11:37 - Debra shares information about The American Hospital Association (AHA) and ASHE (the engineering group of AHA) “It is a program that was spearheaded by ASHE, which is the engineering group of the American Hospital Association."

21:09 - Debra discusses the AAHID (American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers) and the FGI (Facility Guidelines Institute), and the NIHD (Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Professionals)

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

In part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen---Co-founders of the Ageless Living Collaborative --a collective of advocates who are passionately dedicated to creating optimum outcomes for senior living. Phoebe is also the founder of Olive Presents, a public relations firm and David is the President & CEO of Dash Design--an interior design and branding firm. The conversation was kicked off with Cheryl’s question, “What is the Ageless Living Collaborative?”  David shares, “Phoebe got me into senior living and seated an idea of how we could help convey information and help people during COVID and beyond that.” Phoebe continues, “I got very excited because I love doing things in senior living and I was excited about the prospect of helping designers and ultimately helping seniors.” Learn more about the ALC, when it started and how the organization is helping designers and consumers understand more about senior living. This and so much more on part 1 of today’s episode of the podcast with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen!

Learn more about the Ageless Living Collaborative by visiting: https://www.agelesslivingcollaborative.org/

Follow the ALC on Social Media:

Instagram: @ageless_living_collaborative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ageless-living-collaborative/

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen they discuss:

• What is the Ageless Living Collaborative and when was it started?
• How can the ALC help the senior living design community and the hospitality design community learn more about senior living design?
• Who are the demographic groups in the ALC’s audience and what demographic surprised the ALC most?
• What kinds of webinars does the ALC offer?
• What are small house communities and why are they interesting to seniors?
• How can the ALC influence curriculum in schools and share interest about senior living design to students?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with  Phoebe Stein and David Ashen; Co-founders of the Ageless Living Collaborative, a collective of advocates who are passionately dedicated to creating optimum outcomes for senior living, Phoebe and David share their origin stories and how their careers have informed their work with the ALC. Phoebe shares, “Coming from agency life, I have a diverse background. I’ve touched technology and automotive and so many different segments. Many of our collaborators at the ALC also have those diverse backgrounds. We can literally call on people for the technology piece. This is something special because it is beyond being a great designer. It is having that other dimension.” This and more about the Ageless Living Collaborative on part 2 of today’s episode with Phoebe Stein and David Ashen.

Learn more about the Ageless Living Collaborative by visiting: https://www.agelesslivingcollaborative.org/

Follow the ALC on Social Media:

Instagram: @ageless_living_collaborative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ageless-living-collaborative/

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Phoebe Stein, David Ashen they discuss:

• What are Phoebe and David’s origin stories and how did they inform their work today with the Ageless Living Collaborative?
• What does Phoebe mean when she says, “Our collaborators are multi-dimensional”?
• Who and what is nourishing Phoebe and David right now?
• How does someone know they would benefit from all the ALC has to offer?
• How is the ALC filling a need in our culture?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Laura Busalacchi, IIDA, NCIDQ, WRID, EDAC, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale owns and operates over 700 senior living communities and retirement communities in the United States and their base is in Brentwood, Tennessee.

In part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl asks Laura the question, “What are the challenges with current cleaning and overcleaning protocols in the senior living space, and why is this so important right now?” Laura shares, “One of the challenges is overcleaning. People often think more is better. Here’s an analogy I like to use. Think of upholstery and carpet fabric like a textile; like your clothing. Because at the root, upholstery and carpet are made out of fibers just like your clothing. So when you get a stain on your clothing, you spray it with some sort of cleaner, then you agitate it and rub it in, and then you put it in the washing machine. This process includes a rinse cycle and sometimes people like to do two rinses. Then you move it to the dryer or you let it air dry. It’s the same process for textiles and carpet. The step that is most frequently missed is the rinse. Most of the time, the rinsing to get the residue off is what is missed and when that is missed, it acts as a magnet to dirt and debris and will make your upholstery or flooring dirty faster.” This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi on part 1 of today’s episode.

Learn more about Laura Busalacchi and Brookdale Senior Living by visiting: https://www.brookdale.com/en.html.

In part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Laura Busalacchi , they discuss:

• There is a sense in which Senior Living was kind of Ground Zero for COVID. Laura sets the scene for how impactful COVID was in the world of senior living? 
• Many firms have seen a project volume as a result of COVID. What about Brookdale? 
• What have Laura and her team at Brookdale done to respond to COVID? 
• What have been some of the lessons learned here with COVID and Brookdale?
• Based on what Laura has heard and seen, how prepared is Brookdale for another major viral pandemic in the next ten to 20 years? 
• Senior Living Foresight has reported that more than half of senior living communities in this country are in immediate and dire financial peril. And yet, most are without any COVID relief funds. The rest have received a tiny amount of what they need. Hear Laura share what is happening within Brookdale and how the company is  beginning to recover from this? 
• What are the challenges with current cleaning and overcleaning protocols in the senior living space, and why is this so important right now?
• Laura has said, “There is an automatic application to disinfecting and cleaning, the old way and not in the new way.” What is the new way of cleaning? 
• Who is educating those responsible for cleaning at Brookdale?
• How did Laura get to the seat she sits in today including why she chose senior living
• Who is Laura’s biggest inspiration today?
• How has the hospitality industry influenced Laura and her work at Brookdale?

In part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, Laura shares what Brookdale project made her cry and why. What moments are priceless for Laura in a project? What keeps her motivated to continue when big challenges present themselves, and how did she end up working for Brookdale? This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi, on part 2 of today’s episode, available now.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, Laura shares what Brookdale project made her cry and why. What moments are priceless for Laura in a project? What keeps her motivated to continue when big challenges present themselves, and how did she end up working for Brookdale? This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi, on part 2 of today’s episode. 

Learn more about Laura Busalacchi and Brookdale Senior Living by visiting: https://www.brookdale.com/en.html.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Laura Busalacchi , they discuss:

• How did Laura end up working for Brookdale?
• What have been some of Laura’s favorite Brookdale projects and why?
• What project made Laura cry and why?
• How does Laura get through project challenges and what keeps her motivated?
• What is the future of senior living in Laura’s opinion? 
• What advice does Laura have for interior design or architecture students who are considering specializing in senior living, but are also afraid of it? 

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Michael Lied, Principal & Director of Healthcare at GBBN. Cheryl and Michael had an honest and meaningful conversation about the challenges in healthcare today and what designers and architects in the industry can do to innovate. Cheryl asks Michael the question, “It’s been a long year and a half since COVID first came on the scene in this country. What have been some of the most profound changes in GBBN’s work of designing healthcare facilities that you have seen?”  Michael shares, “One of the biggest changes has been the impact to our healthcare workforce and our care providers. Seeing that 25% of our care providers, in a recent survey, are considering leaving the profession is really tough.” This, and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design and architecture post COVID with Michael Lied, Principal & Director of Healthcare at GBBN, on today’s episode.

Learn more about Michael Lied and GBBN by visiting https://www.gbbn.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Michael Lied, they discuss:

• It’s been a long year and a half since COVID first came on the scene in this country. What have been some of the most profound changes at GBBN that Michael has seen?
• Why are 25% of our care providers considering leaving the profession and what can the healthcare design community do about it?
• What is one of the silver linings of the pandemic?
• Why has healthcare been way behind at innovating from its own industry and how can this change?
• Why is this an exciting time in healthcare?
• How can the healthcare design community help manage burnout among caregivers?
• Is there a new product typology in healthcare?
• How can architecture respond to patients and their family’s arrival to the hospital and their navigation throughout the building to help reduce stress and anxiety?
• Learn more about GBBN’s project, Novak Center, a pediatric center in Louisville, Kentucky that brings together the entrypoint and exit, and celebrates children.
• What does Michael mean when he says “It is time to stop copying other industries and it is time to start pulling our resources together and understanding the uniqueness of healthcare and how environments should operate?”
• Why is a waiting room always the same across the country and not purpose built? Why is it not designed for the demographic of the area? And, what barriers is this creating?
• How can stairs be built so more people will choose them over an elevator?
• How did Michael get into healthcare?
• What will hospitals look like in 30 years?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On part 2 of  today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Angela Mazzi, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC and Principal at GBBN. Cheryl asks Angela the question, “What is Salutogenesis and how does it apply to healthcare?”  Angela answers, “This is a term coined by medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky. It has latin roots--saluto meaning health and genesis meaning generating. We’re all familiar with pathogenetic or disease causing, and this sort of the opposite. What Aaron Antonovsky had noticed was that the resources people had to cope in an environment affected their outcomes. Essentially the amount of stressors in their environment and the way that they could deal with things could make a difference whether they had better healing or less beneficial healing.” Learn more about how Angela and her team at GBBN apply salutogenesis and the positive outcomes that result. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on today’s episode of the podcast with Angela Mazzi.

Learn more about Angela Mazzi and GBBN by visiting https://www.gbbn.com/.

RESOURCES referenced in this episode

1. High Volume ED paper: https://healtharchitects.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/High-Volume-ED-Final.pdf
2. HERD Journal Article on Salutogenesis : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1937586720967347
3. GBBN Salutogenesis insight : https://www.gbbn.com/insights/have-you-herd-angela-mazzi-published-in-health-environments-research-design-journal/
4. Angela talks about the importance of a variety of milieu in this article in Healthcare Design Magazine: https://healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/architecture/answering-call-behavioral-healthcare-pediatric-facilities/?hilite=%27Angela%27%2C%27Mazzi%27#
5. GBBN Milieu Insight: https://www.gbbn.com/insights/milieu-creating-restorative-environments-in-behavioral-health/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Angela Mazzi, they discuss:

• In November, 2020, The American College of Healthcare Architects elected Angela as their president of the Board of Regents. What does this new position mean for Angela and her career to assume this new role?
• Angela co-authored the white paper, “High Volume Healthcare as a Livable Environment: Strategies from the ED” and in it she shares evidence-based strategies to improve the patient experience of high volume chaotic ED’s by promoting flow, quality of care, safety and security. Hear Angela unpack this with Cheryl.
• How have things changed in the ED post COVID?
• What is Salutogenesis and how does it apply to healthcare?
• How does Angela apply the ancient art and science of Feng Shui to her healthcare projects?
• What are Angela’s current projects at GBBN?
• How did Angela arrive at Healthcare?
• Angela hosts a weekly show on Clubhouse on Monday mornings called, “Architects as Healers, Building as Medicine” at 9am EST, and “Critical Conversations” on Sundays at 2pm EST. Angela talks in more detail about these shows.
• In Angela's opinion, what will hospitals look like in 20 to 30 years?
• For interior design, architecture and Feng Shui students who might be interested in moving into healthcare as a specialization, but are a bit afraid of it, Angela has some interesting advice for you?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Lynnette Tedder, Healthcare Interiors Practice Leader at Perkins+Will. Lynnette was raised by a father who worked with NASA on the Apollo 11 LUNAR landing program, and of course, Cheryl was curious! She asked Lynnette the question, “What was it like to be raised by a father who worked with NASA on the Apollo 11 LUNAR landing program and how did that inform your work in healthcare?” Lynnette shares, “Math was big in our lives. My dad was a physicist and he had a chalkboard in his office full of formulas, which I had no idea what those meant. I have always loved floor plans and puzzles and I put that math thing to work. I think it makes me a good planner.”  More on this and the new face of healthcare design from Healthcare Interiors Practice Leader at Perkins+Will, Lynnette Tedder, on today’s episode of the podcast.

Learn more about Lynnette Tedder and Perkins+Will by visiting https://perkinswill.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Lynnette Tedder, they discuss:

• What’s been the one thing that has surprised Lynnette the most in her work during COVID?
• Why did Lynnette choose to focus on designing healthcare environments that promote healing by altering the ambiance of a room through materiality and the careful placement of lighting and furniture? 
• What has working from home taught Lynnette about collaborating on projects with her colleagues?
• Lynnette has said, “The whole healthcare practice has gone through a kind of new birth.” What does Lynnette mean by this and how is this informing her work now at Perkins+Will?
• What are “healthy materials” and why is this a big focus for Perkins+Will?
• Many healthcare designers are looking for information on healthy materials to specify under CDC guidelines. What advice does Lynnette have for them?
• Lynnette was raised by a father who worked with NASA on the Apollo 11 LUNAR landing program. What was that like and how did it influence her work in healthcare?
• What have been some of Lynnette’s favorite projects with Perkins+Will and why?
• What is the future of healthcare from Lynnette’s perspective?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Lynnette Tedder, Healthcare Interiors Practice Leader at Perkins+Will, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, Principal and Healthcare architect at CO Architects. Cheryl asks Gina the question, “What is the collaborative workplace in healthcare that we see coming out of healthcare and why is it so important right now?”  Gina shares, “For so long we’ve been focused on the patients and their families which is very important. The staff is also part of the healing machine of the hospital. Human centered design focuses on humans and these humans who take care of other humans deserve to be taken care of as well. It’s about time some of the best spaces in the hospital went to the staff.” This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design post-COVID from Gina Chang’s perspective on today’s episode of the podcast.

Learn more about Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, Principal and Healthcare Architect at CO Architects by visiting https://coarchitects.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Gina Chang, they discuss:

• It’s been a long year since COVID first came on the scene in this country. What’s been the one thing that has surprised Gina in her work post-COVID?
• It has been said about Gina, “With more than 20 years of experience, Gina understands both the complex nature of healthcare facilities, and the simple fact that these are places where people need to feel human, vulnerable, and safe.” How did Gina arrive at this empathetic understanding of the experience of the hospital space?
• Gina had an “aha moment” during a post-occupancy evaluation with an ICU nurse that changed her.
• What is the collaborative workplace in healthcare that is becoming more and more commonplace in the hospital setting?
• We all know there is a severe shortage of nurses and doctors who are really stressed out. How can the design of the environment help?
• In 2019 the Advisory Board reported that nearly 50% of physicians classify themselves as burned out. By 2030, worldwide, there needs to be double the amount of workforce there is today? What does this mean and how can healthcare architects and designers help?
• Why medical students currently will not have any problem with finding a collaborative workplace in their first hospital job.
• Gina has said, “My interest in design was nurtured in childhood through sculpture and creating objects with parts and pieces of things.” Listen to this inspiring story that continues in Gina’s life at home today.
• Gina shares, “Color is not just for looking good. I knew a pain doctor who only wore blue shirts because blue has been proven to reduce pain” Why is this meaningful for Gina and for healthcare architects and designers?
• What have been some of Gina’s favorite healthcare projects and why?
• What is Gina’s advice to healthcare architecture and design students who are considering specializing in healthcare, and are also afraid of it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, Principal and Healthcare Architect at CO Architects, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Roderic Walton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB; Principal at Moody Nolan - the nation’s largest African American architecture firm. Cheryl and Roderic dive deep into the topic of race in healthcare and architecture. Cheryl asks Roderic what it’s like to work for the nation’s largest African American architecture firm. Roderic shares, “My individual performance is often represented as that of the entire African American community by so many people that I interact with, and it can be overwhelming. There are so few black architects practicing today and what that means is that often I am the only person of color who is in a leadership role, and looks like me, in most of my professional interactions.” Learn more about what the experience is like for people of color when they enter the healthcare space and why there is a direct correlation between what communities African Americans live in and the type of healthcare they receive, and how healthcare design and architecture professionals can truly change this. Tune in to part 1 of this deeply informative, compassionate and engaging interview with Roderic Walton.

Learn more about Roderic Walton,and Moody Nolan by visiting: http://moodynolan.com/.

Read Roderic Walton’s white paper entitled, “Equity in Healthcare: Healthcare in Black America, ‘Where We Are’ The Current State of Healthcare in America.” here:  https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity2 and here: https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity3

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Roderic Walton they discuss:

• What is it really like for Roderic (a person of color) to work for the nation’s largest African American architecture firm -- Moody Nolan -- who, among other areas of focus, address issues of disparity and uplift communities that have been disenfranchised?
• The story of Roderic’s early experience of racism in the field of architecture and how this was a wake-up call that race was going to be an issue.
• What led to Roderic’s decision to write a powerful white paper entitled, “Equity in Healthcare: Healthcare in Black America, ‘Where We Are’ The Current State of Healthcare in America?”
• Roderic’s white paper unpacks the complex relationship between racism, redlining, and the current asymmetry in health outcomes for Black and other minority communities. Here are two links to this read this white paper: https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity2 and https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity3
• COVID has highlighted one vivid and easy-to-understand example of racial bias translating to real harm, and that is the way that pulse oximeters have reduced accuracy with dark-pigmented skin. Roderic shares other examples of harm resulting from bias — or outright racism — that listeners might be less aware of.
• What is the experience like for people of color when they enter the healthcare space?
• What is the direct correlation between what communities African Americans live in and the type of healthcare they receive?
• What was the foundation that was used to justify discrimination that we’ve seen historically?
• It's obvious to anyone willing to look that Black, Indigenous, and People of color are underrepresented in architecture. This is a group that is around 40% of the US population and 2% of architecture. What has contributed to this?
• Why has the healthcare design and architecture industry, despite some effort at diversity and inclusion, failed to make much improvement here?
• Roderic walks us through the journey that got him to where he is today.
• Why did Roderic pursue a career where he looks around a typical meeting room and sees so few people like himself?
• Moody Nolan was given the 2021 AIA Gold Medal and Firm Award. Roderic shares what this means to him and to his firm. 
• How has Paul Revere Williams, the first certified African-American architect west of the Mississippi influenced the work that Roderic and Moody Nolan does today?

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Roderic Walton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB; Principal at Moody Nolan, Cheryl asks Roderic the question, “When thinking about the future, how can healthcare design and architecture professionals begin to change entrenched systems that are the source of some of these race-related problems?” Roderic shares, “The solution starts with an understanding that it’s not just about individual folks solving their own problems, picking themselves up by their bootstraps and overcoming centuries of oppression. The study of history is clear, it’s instructive; we have a collective responsibility to address these types of concerns. Architects can become active participants in community engagement and outreach activities, and really position ourselves as being much more inclusive and receptive to the notion that we have elective responsibility here to address these issues of oppression. And because we are architects does not mean the problem lies outside of our industry. We are part of the solution.” This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s episode with Roderic Walton now available.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Roderic Walton, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s engaging interview with Roderic Walton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, Principal at Moody Nolan, Cheryl asks Roderic the question, “When thinking about the future, how can healthcare design and architecture professionals begin to change entrenched systems that are the source of some of these race-related problems?” Roderic shares, “The solution starts with an understanding that it’s not just about individual folks solving their own problems, picking themselves up by their bootstraps and overcoming centuries of oppression. The study of history is clear, it’s instructive; we have a collective responsibility to address these types of concerns. Architects can become active participants in community engagement and outreach activities, and really position ourselves as being much more inclusive and receptive to the notion that we have elective responsibility here to address these issues of oppression. And because we are architects does not mean the problem lies outside of our industry. We are part of the solution.” This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s episode with Roderic Walton.

Learn more about Roderic Walton,and Moody Nolan by visiting: http://moodynolan.com/.

Read Roderic Walton’s white paper entitled, “Equity in Healthcare: Healthcare in Black America, ‘Where We Are’ The Current State of Healthcare in America.” here:  https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity2 and here: https://www.nomanash.com/healthequity3

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Roderic Walton, they discuss:

• Roderic specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), and utilizing state-of-the-art 3D modeling technology in order to facilitate the production of coordinated and quality controlled deliverables. What is this exactly and how does Moody Nolan use this with their clients to project reliable models and solutions?
• How does Moody Nolan bring to bear a unique and irreplaceable combination of people, perspective, and process. What makes the firm unique in this way?
• In Roderic’s white paper entitled, “Equity in Healthcare: Healthcare in Black America, ‘Where We Are’ The Current State of Healthcare in America,” (see link in show notes) Roderic talks about solutions. When thinking about the future, Roderic shares how healthcare design and architecture professionals can begin to change entrenched systems that are the source of some of these problems. 
• What does Roderic mean when he says that we (architects) need to be involved further downstream in the “operation of the spaces we've been involved in designing.” 
• What does Roderic mean when he says, “The community is the healthcare system?”
• How does Roderic and his team connect the community with the design of a hospital or healthcare space in that community?
• With almost any complex problem, there are solutions. They range from simple-but-wrong to effective-but-difficult. Roderic unpacks this and gives examples.
• What are the simple-but-wrong solutions to bias and racism that are most discussed within healthcare architecture?
• In the past year, have Moody Nolan’s hospital partners been open to more change? If so, how?
• Why is patient-centered care a fundamental right and no longer optional?
• How can thought leadership in healthcare design be conduits for transformational change?
• Are there building projects that we can learn from as we work towards a more equitable and inclusive world?
• What will we see in 50 years if we all work together towards a more equitable future?
• How can the healthcare design and architecture industry engage and inspire more youth of color to move into this field?
• What advice does Roderic have for architecture and design students who are interested in healthcare but are also afraid of it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Roderic Walton, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

“As providers pursue the value-based model, they have to be mindful of the fact that it cannot compromise the patient experience, and in fact, should compliment the patient experience to the extent possible, as they continue to drive cost down.” –Peter C. Yesawich on the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast

On today’s episode of the podcast, Cheryl interviews Peter C. Yesawich, PhD and Stowe Shoemaker, PhD; authors of the book, Hospitable HealthcareTM; Just What the Patient Ordered! Peter and Stowe unpack the book in this wonderful and deep conversation about how healthcare can benefit greatly from hospitality in new and unique ways. Learn about the authors’ PAEER model detailed in their book, and how it can transform healthcare, in ways that may surprise you. Enjoy the episode!

Learn more about Stowe Shoemaker and Peter C. Yesawichs’ book Hospitable Healthcare™Just What the Patient Ordered!, here: https://hospitablehealthcare.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Peter and Stowe, they discuss:

• What are hospitals doing right these days? What needs to change and why?

• Examples of empathetic and compassionate patient care in history

• Peter and Stowe unpack their new book - "Hospitable Healthcare™Just What the Patient Ordered!"

• What was the inspiration behind the book and who is the book for?

• How does the book benefit healthcare designers, planners, and architects?

• Peter shares influential stories and real life experiences that inspired "Hospitable Healthcare™Just What the Patient Ordered!"

• What is the PAEER model detailed in their book, and how can it transform healthcare?

• Learn the key hospitality principles for enhancing healthcare experience and the “servicescape” concept

• What does rewarding patient loyalty in healthcare look like? Peter and Stowe share stories and examples.

• What are some effective ways to encourage and manage patient feedback and reviews?

• Peter and Stowe’s advice for healthcare leaders adopting the PAEER model

• What is the alignment of the book’s PAEER model with value-based care?

• Exciting technologies for improving care experience

• How can healthcare balance technology and personal touch

• What are some of the challenges with using hospitality principles for pricing transparency in healthcare?

If you've been following our recent book giveaway of Hospitable Healthcare™Just What the Patient Ordered across social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn, the answer to the question "What are the five words that make up the PAEER model?" is: Prepare, Anticipate, Engage, Evaluate, Reward.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

In Part 1 of today’s episode, host Cheryl Janis speaks with Sharon Woodworth, FAIA ACHA EDAC LEED, Studio Leader National Healthcare Practice at HED, about Sharon’s vast and prolific career in healthcare. Sharon is both a practicing healthcare architect shaping her practice at HED into a national firm, and an associate professor at UCSF teaching healthcare architecture to physicians and nurses who want to be a CEO in healthcare. Sharon is also a Regent for the American College of Healthcare Architects Board, and her background that led to this has evolved out of her experience as a patient throughout her childhood, and later her career as a pediatric and neonatal nurse. On today’s episode, you will hear Sharon’s personal and professional life stories that have led her to her current work in healthcare, and what the current face of healthcare architecture looks like from her vantage point.

Learn more about Sharon Woodworth and HED by visiting https://www.hed.design/

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Sharon Woodworth they discuss:

• Sharon has said, “I was born in a hospital and I grew up in a hospital.” What does this mean exactly and how did this experience inform Sharon’s many careers in healthcare?
• As a pediatric neonatal nurse for many years, Sharon has said she was gifted with the experience of “seeing behind the curtain.” What does this mean?
• Why did Sharon leave her nursing career and how did she find architecture?
• When Sharon studied art at the University of Texas, Austin, her art teacher who was also a Yale architecture professor (and the same person who taught Maya Lin the concept of The Scars Upon the Earth) said something to Sharon that would alter the direction of her career.
• How did Sharon end up in healthcare architecture?
• When did Sharon realize that making a little change from an architect's perspective can impact thousands of lives?
• Sharon has worked for various prominent healthcare architecture firms before going solo and then joining up with HED. What lessons has she learned from this time in her life?
• Sharon is an associate professor at UCSF teaching healthcare architecture to physicians and nurses who want to be a CEO in healthcare. What is this course and how did Sharon end up teaching it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her fascinating conversation with Sharon Woodworth, FAIA ACHA EDAC LEED; Studio Leader National Healthcare Practice at HED. They dive deeper into Sharon’s vast and prolific career in healthcare. Sharon is both a practicing healthcare architect shaping her practice at HED into a national firm, and she is an associate professor at UCSF teaching healthcare architecture to physicians and nurses who want to be a CEO in healthcare. Sharon is also a Regent for the American College of Healthcare Architects Board, and her background that led to this has evolved out of her experience as a patient throughout her childhood, and later her career as a pediatric and neonatal nurse. On today’s episode, you will hear Sharon’s personal and professional life stories that have led her to her current work in healthcare, and what the current face of healthcare architecture looks like from her vantage point. This fascinating interview continues on part 2 of today’s show, now available.

Learn more about Sharon Woodworth and HED by visiting https://www.hed.design/

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Sharon Woodworth, they discuss:

• On Sharon’s LinkedIn profile, she writes, “For me, architecture is its most rewarding when I give a little extra back, when I find that little something that wasn't asked for but will make the project that much better no matter how big or small. This is my why.” Learn more about what this means to Sharon and the French word she uses to describe it.
• What does Sharon mean when she says, “Your strength is your weakness and your weakness is your strength.”
• What is it like for Sharon to be the recipient of the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects or FAIA——The highest membership honor given for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
• What are Sharon’s current projects at HED?
• How is HED adapting to COVID?
• What does Sharon think hospitals and healthcare facilities will look like in 20 to 30 years?
• What advice does Sharon have for architecture and design students who are interested in specializing in  healthcare, but are afraid to move in this direction?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Sharon Woodworth, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Margi Kaminski, ASID, NCIDQ, Director of Health Interiors at the prestigious CannonDesign. Cheryl asks Margi the question, “What was it like to go from being the “boss” of your small firm Quarters Designs for Living Spaces,  to working for the larger more prestigious firms like those you have worked at throughout your career?” Margi’s answer to this question was deeply rich and insightful. Lean in and listen to Margi Kaminski’s story about what it was like to own and operate a small and successful healthcare and senior living design firm for many years, and then sell that practice to work for some of the largest healthcare architecture and design firms in the country. This, and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on today’s episode.

Learn more about Margi Kaminski and CannonDesign by visiting https://www.cannondesign.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Margi Kaminski, they discuss:

• What was it like for Margi to go from being the “boss” of her small firm to working for larger firms throughout her career?
• For over a decade, Margi owned and operated her small firm “Quarters Designs for Living Spaces” which focused on senior living design. What led Margi to sell the business?
• After selling her business, why did Margi take a four-year sabbatical, and how did she move back into the healthcare design market?
• What can a small business mind set bring to the larger healthcare design firms Margi has worked for?
• Why is senior living design a sweet spot for Margi? 
• What are CannonDesign’s current projects and how has the firm adjusted and adapted to post COVID healthcare design?
• Margi shares her thoughts on the future of healthcare architecture and design.
• What advice does Margi have for architecture and design students who are considering moving into the field of healthcare but are also afraid of it?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Margi Kaminski, ASID, NCIDQ and Director Healthcare Interiors CannonDesign, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Barbara Best-Santos, Principal of ForrestPerkins--a Perkins Eastman company. During their conversation, Cheryl asks Barbara the question, “How does having the kind of design expertise and experience in hospitality help you in your healthcare design projects?” To give you a little background, for 20 years Barbara Best-Santos has led the design of boutique and large-scale hotels, spas, restaurants, and resorts! Barbara’s answer was inspiring. She shares, “Hospitality can bring the focus to the guest experience and to the guest journey. We can be a little disruptive in the tried and true healthcare interiors focused arena and at the same time we get to collaborate with our partners who are really deep experts in healthcare. So the clients are getting the best of both worlds.”  Learn more about the changing face of healthcare and senior living design from someone with decades of experience and understanding of how hospitality design can influence and improve the patient, family, staff and community experience. 

Lean more about Barbara Best-Santos and Forrest/Perkins by visiting https://forrestperkins.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Barbara Best-Santos they discuss:

• With over 20 years leading the design of boutique and large-scale hotels, spas, restaurants, and resorts, how has Barbara worked on breaking down the borders between hospitality and healthcare design, and hospitality and senior living design?
• How does Barbara’s design expertise and experience in hospitality inform her current work?
• What was Barbara’s role in the MarinHealth hospital project in Marin, California?
• Barbara’s work with a new senior living project with a Zen aesthetic in Healdsburg, California called Enso Village. This project is a collaboration between The Buddhist Center in San Francisco with the senior living group Kendal Corporation whose philosophy of design is based on Quaker ideals. Learn more about Enso Village by visiting: https://enso.kendal.org/.
• What will healthcare and senior living look like in 30 years from Barbara’s perspective?
• Barbara’s advice to interior design students who are interested in healthcare design but are afraid to specialize in it.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Barbara Best-Santos, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Jason Haim, AIA, DBIA, LEED, AP, Executive Director and Managing Principal of Perkins Eastman’s L.A. studio. During their conversation, Cheryl asked Jason the question, “What are the Solarium Living Rooms you designed at MarinHealth in Marin, California, and how did you come up with the idea?” Jason shares, “When I was caring for my mother in the hospital, they always wanted her to get up and move around. And these corridors were a horrible experience. There wasn’t a place to go. And while at another hospital, I noticed that there were more people in the lobby that had IV poles attached to them, than those entering the building.” Learn how Jason and his team at Perkins Eastman solved this problem at MarinHealth by creating five indoor/outdoor spaces called Solarium Living Rooms. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare architecture and design post COVID on today’s episode with Jason Haim.

Learn more about Jason Haim and Perkins Eastman by visiting https://www.perkinseastman.com/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Jason Haim they discuss:

• Jason has said, “If you’re not innovating, you’re done.” What does this mean exactly, and how does this idea apply to Jason’s recent project at MarinHealth Medical Center Oak Pavilion in Marin, California?
• What is family-centered care and how did this philosophy apply to Jason’s project with Perkins Eastman at MarinHealth?
• Why did Jason want to make MarinHealth feel more like a hotel?
• How did Jason and his team at Perkins Eastman come up with the idea of Solarium Living Rooms and how were they installed at MarinHealth?
• What is Design-Build and how is it affecting the healthcare design industry today?
• When Jason was 8-years old, he and his Dad built Jason’s first tree house. What was that time like for Jason and how did it influence his career?
• What is the future of healthcare in Jason’s opinion?
• Jason answers the question, “Has COVID forever changed hospitals and the design of healthcare spaces?”

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On today’s episode, Cheryl interviews Holly Harris, Architect, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C at SmithGroup. Holly, at age 28, holds the honor of being our youngest guest on the show to date, and she shares her perspective on healthcare architecture and design in today’s world.  Cheryl asks Holly the question, “Many interior design and interior architect students have been known to shy away from specializing in healthcare because they see it as unsexy and boring. What do you say to that and what would you say to them?” Holly’s answer was inspiring. She quickly responded with, “If you don’t like what you’ve experienced or have seen in the world, then you could be the one to change it.” Cheryl knew right then and there, she was speaking to a next generation leader in this industry. Holly shares her perspective on the changing face of healthcare architecture and design, and so much more on today’s episode of the podcast.

Learn more about Holly Harris and SmithGroup by visiting https://www.smithgroup.com/ or reach out to Holly directly via her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymharris/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Holly Harris, they discuss:

• What is it like to be a young 28 year old healthcare architect in today's world, and what differences in perspective does being young offer to the field?
• How “seeing behind the curtain” in a surgery suite in a hospital opened Holly’s eyes to empathy in healthcare.
• How did Holly end up in healthcare architecture at such a young age?
• The scope and some of the intricate details of SmithGroups’ Northwestern Memorial Hospital project in Chicago.
• What it was like to work on an 80,000 square foot renovation and addition at this NMH.
• What’s it like for Holly to serve as the Co-Chair of the AIA Chicago Healthcare Knowledge Community and program, executing educational and networking events for the membership?
• For 2021-2022, Holly will be serving as the Young Architect Regional Director (YARD) for AIA IL. Learn more about YARD and what Holly will be doing in this new role
• What’s it like for Holly to work on large healthcare projects with more seasoned colleagues? Is there conflict or is the process generous in sharing and learning?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Holly Harris, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C at SmithGroup, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Holly Harris, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Jenny Hastings, Principal at Boulder Associates Architects is Cheryl’s guest today on the podcast. Cheryl asks Jenny the question, “How has the pandemic affected Lean Management Practices in your firm?” Jenny begins, “We have projects that are speeding up, some that are slowing down. Some projects that will go on hold one week and then pick up the next, and I hear this from friends at other firms.” Learn more about Lean Management philosophies and trying to work smarter and more efficiently during this time of the pandemic and moving forward on today’s episode of podcast. Learn more about Jenny Hastings and Boulder Associates Architects by visiting: https://www.boulderassociates.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Jenny Hastings, they discuss:

• How Jenny and Boulder Associates responded to the pandemic and what it was like during those first few months of the crisis.
• What are the biggest changes Boulder Associates is seeing?
• How has the pandemic affected BA’s Lean Management Practices?
• How working from home has created more connectivity among BA’s team.
• Why Jenny feels an intense obligation in this work to patients and their families.
• Who was the researcher BA brought in to the firm that Jenny has worked closely with through an entity the firm calls Examine? What is Examine?
• One of BA’s cancer center projects where patients helped the firm in the design of the center, and what the firm learned.
• What does Jenny mean when she says, “You can design the perfect environment but if the process doesn’t support that environment, then it’s not going to work?”
• Can patient-centered design still be a focus with infectious disease control on the minds of so many?
• How did Jenny end up in healthcare design?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Jenny Hastings, Principal at Boulder Associates Architects, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Alanna M. Carter, LEED AP Principal, Practice Group Lead at HGA is Cheryl’s guest today on the podcast. Cheryl asks Alanna the question, “How have you and your team responded to the pandemic and what’s happening now within your firm?” Alanna took a breath and shared, “It’s interesting as leaders. I don’t think any of us could have realized how we were going to have to navigate through that [pandemic + social unrest in Minneapolis] and then our healthcare clients who were in the middle of being these safety nets for people in the midst of it. How do they understand how to manage through that?” Lean in and listen to this heartfelt and meaningful conversation about what healthcare design innovation looks like today from the inside of one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in Minnesota.

Learn more about Alanna M. Carter, LEED AP Principal, Practice Group Lead at HGA by visiting: https://hga.com/.

In Cheryl’s conversation with Alanna M. Carter, they discuss:

• How have Alanna and HGA responded to the pandemic and what was it like during those first few months of the crisis?
• How did HGA respond to the social unrest that happened in Minnesota and what it meant to HGA’s healthcare clients.
• What have been some of the benefits of working at home during the pandemic?
• What was it like among HGA’s senior living and healthcare products when the pandemic hit and how has that shifted?
• How is patient flow now changing in the hospital setting, and what are some of the emerging patient needs that HGA is now looking at and integrating in healthcare spaces?
• Are vendors and manufacturers of healthcare products changing? What is Alanna seeing? How is AI involved in this?
• Why are hospitals in Minneapolis and around the country seeing less violence in the hospital setting, as a result of family members and friends not allowed to visit their loved ones?
•  What is the impact of COVID on healthcare facilities and what is HGA’s Flexible, Resilient Design?
• What’s happening with the healthcare cleaning staff? Are they being re-trained for the new way of cleaning?
• Alanna and HGA are seeing a transition in the assisted living space that answer the question, “What are the top things that need to happen to keep people safe in skilled nursing?”
• What is the number one thing that research is showing that keeps people safe in senior living right now?
• What were the pop-up hospitals that HGA designed after the onset of the pandemic?
• How did Alanna end up in senior living and healthcare design?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Jenny Hastings, Principal at Boulder Associates Architects, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl Janis speaks with Joshua Theodore, Vice President and Global Health Practice Leader at Leo A. Daly. During the first months of the pandemic, what other facilities, aside from hospitals, were used as surge spaces? Joshua begins, “The US Army of Corps Engineers designated 17 alternate care facilities for surge capacity, and one of those was the Javits Center in New York City. If and when they are demolished, we are going to have a lot of extra product; $700 million dollars worth, and some of that is going to end up in the bin and that is a massive amount of waste.” Get an insider’s perspective into what else was going on behind the scenes during the first several months of the pandemic, and what new innovations are coming out of Leo A Daly’s firm on part 1 of today’s episode.

Learn more about Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly by visiting https://leoadaly.com/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore they discuss:

• How did Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly respond to the pandemic and what was it like emotionally during those first few months of the crisis, from inside the firm? 
• What is Leo A. Daly’s task force and at what point after the pandemic hit the United States was the task force created?
• What did Leo A. Daly’s morale surveys reveal and what was learned?
• What is the Hotel2Hospital concept when did it start, and what was the initial response?
• When the US Army of Corps Engineers designated 17 alternate care facilities for surge capacity, and one of those was the Javits Center in New York City. Why has so much waste been left over from this, and what can the healthcare design community learn from this moving forward?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Joshua Theodore, Vice President and Global Health Practice Leader at Leo A. Daly, Cheryl asks Joshua about Work Well---a new project, and new technology coming out of Leo A. Daly and their industry partners, to help fight COVID-19. Joshua shares, “Work Well started out as a 2 x 4 foot stick-built wood approach to scanning people as they come onboard. People pass through an entry door and the exit door, and there is a green and red light. If you get a green light, you can continue walking through and if you get a red light, you are going to stop. The light system is tied to a temperature scanning system.” Learn more about the genesis of Work Well, its privacy implications and how the healthcare industry is getting involved. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s episode.

To learn more about Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly, visit: https://leoadaly.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, you will learn:

• What is Leo A. Daly's Work Well project, how did Turner Construction get involved, and what are the implications of this new technology for the healthcare industry?
• What happens when someone with COVID-19, is thermally scanned at a facility and the entrance door locks?
• How does someone’s iPhone or other smartphone play a role in this?
• Are there any privacy concerns about someone suddenly being stopped and not able to get through a door?
• What latest project is coming out of Leo A. Daly and how shipping containers are involved.
• The story of Joshua's high school mission trip down to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, and how working on a clinic there with a group of other people played a role in influencing him to choose a career in healthcare.
• What advice does Joshua have for architecture and design students listening to you today, interested in specializing in  healthcare, but are afraid to move in this direction?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On part 1 of today’s episode Cheryl interviews Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. In part 1 of their conversation, Sarah shares in detail what design life is like in the healthcare space post COVID, what design challenges are still present and why mental health is one of her passions. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design in part 1 of today’s episode! 

Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting:  https://baskervill.com/.

Send Sarah a direct email here: stetens@baskervill.com

Learn more about Women in Healthcare’s Florida Chapter by visiting: https://florida.womeninhealthcare.org/about/. 

Email: florida@womeninhealthcare.org

Visit Women In Healthcare online here: https://www.womeninhealthcare.org/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Sarah Tetens, they discuss:

• Sarah shares what have been the most significant changes that COVID has brought to the field of healthcare design and specifically her work at Baskervill.

• Sarah shares the positive changes COVID has brought about in the consideration of the design of the built environment in healthcare that affect patients, their families, staff and caretakers in a new way.

• Learn how touchpoints have been eliminated without negatively impacting the operations of hospital staff.

• What became more challenging in design post COVID?

• Why is mental health important to Sarah and how does it play a role in her projects?

• How can healthcare design support how people feel when they walk into a healthcare facility, how staff feel at work all day and how guests feel when they’re anxiously waiting for a loved one to go through a procedure?

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Mary-Jean Eastman, FAIA, MRAIC, Co-Founder & Vice-Chair of Perkins Eastman is Cheryl’s guest today on the podcast. Today, women lead the majority of Perkins-Eastman offices and studios. However, it wasn’t always that way. When Mary-Jean Eastman entered architecture school in 1966, fewer than 10 percent of her classmates were women. What was that time like for Mary-Jean and how have women in architecture evolved to the more prominent leadership role they enjoy today at the firm and beyond? Mary-Jean shares, “We began to recognize the challenges for women and it became obvious that women were dropping out of the profession because of all these challenges. However, at the same time, women were entering architecture school in larger numbers and that made a huge difference. Our firm was becoming more prominent, and we were able to attract the most talented students and among them, many wonderful women. That is when our population started to change significantly.” Learn more about the history of Perkins-Eastman, how the firm responded to the pandemic in those first few months after COVID hit New York, and what changes are now being implemented in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States on Part 1 of today’s episode.

Learn more about Mary-Jean Eastman and Perkins-Eastman by visiting: http://www.perkinseastman.com/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary-Jean Eastman they discuss:

• What it was like at Perkins-Eastman during the first few months of the crisis in New York which was hit hard with a surge of COVID-19 cases, early on.
• What is like now for the firm to design hospitals, and how does COVID recovery play a role in this?
• What has Perkins-Eastman learned so far from the pandemic and the equalization of care?
• Today, women lead the majority of Perkins-Eastman offices and studios. However, when Mary-Jean Eastman entered architecture school in 1966, fewer than 10 percent of your classmates were women. What was that time like for Mary-Jean?
• Hear about how a young Mary-Jean Eastman wanted to become an architect and how, despite her parents discouragement, because at the time women just didn’t do that, she moved into the field anyway.
• How did Mary-Jean meet Brad Perkins and what led to their creation of Perkins-Eastman in 1981?
• The 1980’s were a time when women were trying to assimilate into mainstream society and what this was like for Mary-Jean and other women architects at the time.
• Mary-Jean has said that in her over 40-year career, her greatest opportunities with institutional buildings where the clients have often been women. Learn what these opportunities have been.
• When Mary-Jean saw that women in architecture were dropping out of the profession, she also knew that more women were entering the architecture school than ever before.
• When women comprised 45% of architecture school, it started to make a larger impact on the workforce. Perkins-Eastman at that time was becoming more established and was able to attract the best students coming out of school, who were often women.
• Mary-Jean has been quoted as saying, “Providing women a seat at the table and ensuring diversity remains alive and well, and is something that I have been and remain passionate about.” Listen to Mary-Jean unpack this.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Mary-Jean Eastman, FAIA, MRAIC, Co-Founder & Vice-Chair of Perkins Eastman, Cheryl asks Mary-Jean to describe her firm’s work with Memorial Sloan Kettering. “Memorial Sloan Kettering is one of the oldest and largest cancer centers in the world,” Mary-Jean begins. “When we started working with them, the mandate was to take an institution that was very much focused on research and make it a leader in patient centered care.” Learn more about the details of this project, it’s history with the firm, and what it means to design for cancer patients on Part 2 of Cheryl’s interview today with Mary-Jean Eastman, available now.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary-Jean Eastman, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Mary-Jean Eastman, Co-Founder & Vice-Chair of Perkins Eastman, Cheryl asks Mary-Jean to describe her firm’s work with Memorial Sloan Kettering. “Memorial Sloan Kettering is one of the oldest and largest cancer centers in the world,” Mary-Jean begins. “When we started working with them, the mandate was to take an institution that was very much focused on research and make it a leader in patient centered care.” Learn more about the details of this project, it’s history with the firm, and what it means to design for cancer patients, on Part 2 of Cheryl’s interview today with Mary-Jean Eastman. 

Learn more about Mary-Jean Eastman and Perkins-Eastman by visiting: http://www.perkinseastman.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary-Jean Eastman, they discuss:

• Why are complex healthcare projects important and interesting to Mary-Jean and what stories have come out of the past several decades from working on complex healthcare projects?
• Why has Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center been such an important client to the firm and what is its history with the firm?
• What is it like to design such a large facility for cancer patients and how is designing for this demographic different than designing for other types of patients?
• Why did Perkins Eastman decide that it was going to be an employee-owned firm and what led to that decision?
• A young 10-year old Mary-Jean knew that she wanted to be an architect but she kept this secret to herself and instead told the grownups that she wanted to be a teacher? What does this say about Mary-Jean’s generation of women and how has this changed?
• When did Mary-Jean discover that she loved to solve complex problems?
• What is the future of healthcare design and how will technology play a role in this?
• What advice does Mary-Jean have for young women in architectural school who are interested in specializing in healthcare, but are afraid of it?

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary-Jean Eastman, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

FEATURED PRODUCT

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

On Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl speaks with Lesa Lorusso,  PhD, MBA, Allied AIA, ASID, RID, NCIDQ, and Healthcare Director of Research and Innovation at Gresham Smith, on the firm’s new patent-pending empathic design technology. “The Empathic Design Tool” measures emotional responses of people reacting to the built environment. Lesa shares, “We have an innovation incubator within Gresham Smith we call “Studio X.” Mike Sewell, our Active Transportation Service Line Leader created The Empathic Design tool which recently won Architect Magazine’s 14th annual R&D award.” Learn more about how the “Empathic Design Tool” can measure emotional responses of people reacting in the built environment and how this is a potential game-changer in the world of empathic healthcare design research. 

For more information on Lesa Lorusso and Gresham Smith, visit https://www.greshamsmith.com/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Lesa Lorusso, they discuss:

• How Gresham Smith responded to the pandemic and what it was like during those first few months of the crisis?
• A patent-pending new research innovation tool, the “Empathic Design Tool,”  coming out of Gresham Smith that measures the emotional responses of people reacting to the built environment.
• What new research is being used to comply with distance requirements?
• How will Gresham Smith address social distancing in common spaces like waiting areas and will outdoor green spaces play a bigger role in social distances on hospital campuses, for example?
• How are touchdown-spaces being affected within the healthcare space and how can touch can be reduced in general?
• How can hospitals begin to rebuild trust with patients who are now staying away from hospitals and how can the design of the hospital assist with this?
• The history of Gresham Smith’s dedication to research and how Lesa got connected to the firm and was hired on as its Healthcare Director of Research.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Lesa Lorruso, Healthcare Director of Research and Innovation at Gresham Smith, they discuss Lesa’s research project “Investigating the Impact of Multisensory Environments on Behavior for Veterans with Dementia.” Lesa shares, “That research was a labor of the heart. I was fortunate at the University of Florida to be a part of an AIA sponsored research consortium called, ‘Vital By Design,’ with a focus on elder research.” Learn more about the synchronicities that led to Lesa’s work on the project and what fascinating research came out of it. Part 2 of the episode is available now.

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Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

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Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Lesa Lorusso, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation today with Lesa Lorusso, PhD, MBA, Allied AIA, ASID, RID, NCIDQ, and Healthcare Director of Research & Innovation at Gresham Smith, they discuss Lesa’s research project, “Investigating the Impact of Multisensory Environments on Behavior for Veterans with Dementia.” Lesa shares, “That research project was a labor of the heart. I was fortunate at the University of Florida to be a part of an AIA sponsored research consortium called, ‘Vital By Design,’ with a focus on elder research.” Learn more about the synchronicities that led to Lesa’s work on the project and what fascinating research came out of it in part 2 of today’s episode. 

For more information on Lesa Lorusso and Gresham Smith and Partners, visit: https://www.greshamsmith.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Lesa Lorusso, they discuss:

• What was Lesa’s dissertation and her clinical trial with the VA, working with Veterans with Dementia using multi-sensory environments like, and why was this an area of interest?
• What are the current statistics on dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in older adults in the United States and why this is a critical topic right now?
• What’s wrong with current medications for dementia? How can we change this through the design of the built environment?
• What the research says about the impact of multi-sensory environments on improving health for people living with dementia.
• What are Lesa’s favorite projects and why?
• What was it like for Lesa to grow up internationally, and as part of an extended military family with her dad’s work as a rescue helicopter and C-130 pilot and her mother’s work as an Air Force nurse influence?
• What will hospitals look like in the year 2040?

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation today with Lesa Lorusso, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Jennifer Aliber, Principal at Shepley Bulfinch, a national architecture firm known to challenge convention, pioneer visionary design & collaborate with clients is our guest today on the podcast. In part one of today’s episode, Jennifer shares her thoughts on how hospitals and healthcare systems can be better prepared for future pandemic outbreaks in the United States. Jennifer shares, “I’m pretty sure architects are going to be spending a lot of time over the next two years trying to think about how to protect both patients and staff from pandemics.” In this episode you will get insight into the brain of one of the oldest architecture firms continuing existence in North America, and learn what innovations are on the horizon for hospitals and healthcare systems. Learn more about Jennifer Aliber and Shepley Bulfinch by visiting  https://shepleybulfinch.com/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Jennifer Aliber, they discuss:

• What Jennifer and Shepley Bulfinch were up to in the five years prior to the pandemic and what changed overnight when COVID-19 hit the United States. 
• How can hospitals and healthcare systems be better prepared for future pandemic outbreaks in the United States?
• How do we design hospitals in the future, and existing hospitals so we have facilities that allow various types of patients (including those with COVID-19) to get the care they need)?
• What was Jennifer surprised about in the aftermath of the pandemic and how hospitals have responded?
• Are hospital clients and partners now more open to making changes than they were prior to pandemic.
• To what extent do healthcare architects have a moral obligation to educate their clients on the best safety and infectious disease prevention protocols, even if that means it might threaten their relationship with their client in some way.
• Why Jennifer regrets not bringing the infectious disease control issue to the forefront to her colleagues, prior to the pandemic.
• What does designing for an infectious world now look like from Jennifer’s seat?
• Why are virtual office visits on the rise?
• What inspired and nurtured Jennifer over the years to remain at Shepley Bulfinch?
• How have hospitals and healthcare facilities evolved over the years Jennifer has been at her firm?
• Learn about the history of Shepley Bulfinch and how it transitioned from all white men to to a firm that is woman led and women owned.
• How does Shepley Bulfinch challenge convention?
• What was unique about the firm’s Dartmouth-Hitchcock health care system and what big design innovation did they apply to the project?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Jennifer Aliber, Principal at Shepley Bulfinch, Cheryl asks Jennifer, “What specific design changes will we see in the hospital and healthcare setting?” Jennifer begins to answer this question with, “I like to think about anything I don’t like as a patient because I know if I hate it, other people will hate it. This gives us an opportunity to rethink things like standing in line.”  Hear Jennifer’s complete answer to this question and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design on Part 2 of today’s episode. Learn more about Jennifer Aliber and Shepley Bulfinch by visiting  https://shepleybulfinch.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Jennifer Aliber, you will learn:

• What does Jennifer enjoy about complex projects?
• What does Shepley Bulfinch look for in those they ask to join their team?
• How will Shepley Bulfinch address social distancing in common areas of the hospital or healthcare facility?
• Why greenspaces are vital to all of Shepley Bulfinch’s projects as respite spaces and how that is now changing to multi-use areas.
• How is technology playing a role in creating new best practices post-COVID.
• What does Jennifer mean when she says, “I’ve suggested to owners for a long time that they have to stop thinking of hospitals and healthcare and they have to think about the entire world of experience?”
• Is there a way healthcare architects and designers can help front line healthcare worker burnout and exhaustion?
• The details behind Shepley Bulfinch’s 2020 AZRE RED Awards, Winner, Healthcare Project of the Year for Banner Health, Banner-University Medical Center Tucson, New Patient Tower.
• The history of Shepley Bulfinch’s project at The Hale Family Clinical Building with The Boston’s Children’s Hospital.
• How did Jennifer land at Shepley Bulfinch? What led her to healthcare architecture?
• What will hospitals look like in the year 2040?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Jennifer Aliber, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Diana Spellman, President of Spellman Brady & Company, an award winning interior planning firm specializing in timeless meaningful environments in healthcare, senior living and higher education is our guest today on the podcast. In part one of today’s episode, Diana and Cheryl discuss Spellman & Brady’s initial response to the pandemic. Diana shares, “We immediately created a set of standing weekly meetings and we formed several teams that would address what we, internally, called, ‘The COVID-19 Response.’” This and more on how Spellman & Brady are making important and necessary changes in their senior living and healthcare design protocols, post COVID-19 to ensure the safety of everyone.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Diana Spellman they discuss:

• Diana’s experience of being a two-time cancer survivor and how that time in her life informed her experience of what is currently happening in the world today, both personally and professionally.
• It’s now a new world with new protocols for the healthcare space and Spellman & Brady are currently working with senior living communities--one of the most vulnerable populations in this pandemic. Now that nearly everything has been changed by COVID, how is senior living design changing?
• How did Diana and your team initially respond to COVID-19 and what were some of the first things that happened?
• What conversations are happening right now at Spellman & Brady? 
• The process of how Spellman & Brady went about reevaluating interior finishes to make sure they were now appropriate to use during the current climate and moving forward.
• What’s it like to work with senior living clients right now?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Diana Spellman, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview with Diana Spellman, President of Spellman Brady & Company, their conversation moves to the firm’s design philosophy and how materials and surfaces play a key role in creating S&B’s signature, purposeful and deeply meaningful environments. Diana shares, “Twenty-eight years ago, our philosophy was, ‘How do we create adjunct staff that bridge the gaps between the owners and the architects, and the medical equipment, or the senior living items that need to be within the space?’” Listen to Diana’s answer to this question and more on the changing face of healthcare design post COVID-19 in part 2 of today’s episode.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Diana Spellman, you will learn:

• How Spellman & Brady’s design philosophy has evolved over the years and how materials and surfaces play a key role in creating the firm’s signature, purposeful and deeply meaningful environments.
• How selection of materials are changing and what new criteria Diana and her team are now looking for?
• Is there a new concern for Spellman and Brady with having to possibly compromise beauty in the design of a space with new CDC guidelines?
• Can hospitality in the senior living community remain with new safety guidelines?
• What does Diana mean when she says, “Does it wear like iron and is it a timeless design?”
• Diana discusses the article she wrote in “Facility Care” entitled “Designing for the Senses.” Learn what happened when Diana visited her dying mother in the hospital and what the term “multisensory holistic approach to design” means.
• How will technology play a role in healthcare design and senior living communities?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Diana Spellman, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

Mary Frazier, AIA, LEED AP, Green Belt and Principal at Ewing Cole is our guest today on the podcast. Mary shares the need for hospital agility and the ability to quickly retool in the face of unforeseen events. She shares, “Initially, we were focused on how quickly we could expand capacity for our hospital partners within institutions themselves by repurposing large spaces such as lobbies or recommissioning rooms that may have been converted to alternate uses over the time.” Learn why patients have now become afraid to go to the hospital with empty Emergency Departments a growing concern among hospitals. How can the healthcare design professional help hospitals begin to rebuild trust and bring their patients back? This and an in-depth look at what Ewing Cole is doing to help their hospital partners adapt and thrive in the current environment, and moving forward on Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Mary Frazier.

With a focus on healthcare design and planning, Mary is the Managing Principal of Ewing Cole’s New York office. She ensures all projects meet her high standards for design excellence. To that end, Mary works to recruit, train and retain future industry leaders for both EwingCole and the New York office.

Mary has worked on many notable and award-winning recognized projects.  She embraces a hands-on approach on all projects and feels most rewarded at the completion of projects that exceed both her client’s expectations and her professional goals.

Mary has a degree in Architecture from Drexel University and Business from Pennsylvania State University.  She often speaks at conferences on the impacts of design on patient and staff experiences, as well as efficiency and outcome.

Learn more about Mary Frazier and Ewing Cole by visiting: https://www.ewingcole.com/.

In part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary Frazier, you will learn:

• How Ewing Cole is helping their hospital partners adapt their hospital environments to accommodate surge capacity.
• The importance of implementing designs that embrace flexibility.
• The ability to convert entire units into isolation.
• Why are patients now afraid to go to the hospital, how Emergency Departments are emptying, and how to help rebuild trust among hospitals and their patients.
• How will waiting areas and other public spaces change in the post COVID environment?
• How can outdoor spaces be utilized to accommodate family members who don’t feel comfortable sitting inside the hospital waiting areas?
• What interesting new technology helps keep social distancing and boundaries in place in the hospital environment?
• How will shared touchdown spaces change?
• What is agile hospital design and how is it playing an important role in the hospital space in the current environment and moving forward?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview today with Mary Frazier, AIA, LEED AP, Green Belt and Principal at Ewing Cole, Mary shares new technology that is greatly assisting in the battle against COVID-19 and Hospital Acquired Infections. She shares, “There are things we are seeing that we think have a lot of promise like Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation which we have put into air handlers before and continue to do so. How can we incorporate this technology into a hospital or a clinic so that perhaps at the end of the clinic day after the room has been cleaned by the cleaning staff during a nighttime period  timer, the ultraviolet lights would come on and provide that additional ability to help clean those facilities?” This and more on the changing face of health and wellness in the built environment on part 2 of Cheryl's engaging conversation with Mary Frazier.

With a focus on healthcare design and planning, Mary is the Managing Principal of Ewing Cole’s New York office. She ensures all projects meet her high standards for design excellence. To that end, Mary works to recruit, train and retain future industry leaders for both EwingCole and the New York office.

Mary has worked on many notable and award-winning recognized projects.  She embraces a hands-on approach on all projects and feels most rewarded at the completion of projects that exceed both her client’s expectations and her professional goals.

Mary has a degree in Architecture from Drexel University and Business from Pennsylvania State University.  She often speaks at conferences on the impacts of design on patient and staff experiences, as well as efficiency and outcome.

Learn more about Mary Frazier and Ewing Cole by visiting: https://www.ewingcole.com/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary Frazier, you will learn:

• What are the biggest challenges that Ewing Cole and the healthcare design community in the United States as a whole are facing now?
• Could this be an exciting time for designers to address things like HAI’s (Hospital Acquired Infections) which are a big problem in the United States and are responsible for so many unnecessary deaths?
• The technology and materials that are assisting with the battle against COVID-19 and Hospital Acquired Infections.
• Do hospital clients look to designers for education on the best materials for the post COVID hospital? If so, does this put added pressure on designers?
• How can surfaces in the healthcare setting be properly cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions?
• What materials are beautiful, safe, and support ease of cleaning?
• Why solid surface products are the new go-to for hospital designers.
• Why large format porcelain tiles with fiberglass backing are Mary’s choice for hospital corridor walls.
• Solid surface materials can be the backdrop for artwork, while providing a safe, cleanable surface for hospitals.
• What will hospitals look like in 2040?
• How human and technology are already being integrated in the hospital setting with Moxi the Hospital Robot Assistant at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Texas.

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Mary Frazier, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

In part 2 of today’s episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. They dig deeper into how empathy and compassion play a role in Sarah’s work, why healthcare is purposeful and how that shows up with the people who choose healthcare as their career. This and so much more about the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today’s show!

Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting:  https://baskervill.com/.

Send Sarah a direct email here: stetens@baskervill.com

Learn more about Women in Healthcare’s Florida Chapter by visiting: https://florida.womeninhealthcare.org/about/. 

Email : florida@womeninhealthcare.org

Visit Women In Healthcare online here: https://www.womeninhealthcare.org/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Sarah Tetens, they discuss:

• Sarah generously shares that her work in healthcare is purposeful, and the idea that everyone in healthcare – from nurse to technician to designer – is passionate about “doing good” is perhaps her favorite aspect of the work. 

• How do empathy and compassion play a role in Sarah’s work and when are setting boundaries important?

• Who is Baskervill and what is its focus?

• What has Sarah’s journey been like and how did she find healthcare design?

• What did Sarah learn from her experience in retail that has informed her work in healthcare?

• Learn more about the AAHID (The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers) and Sarah’s role on the Board of Directors

• What is it like for Sarah to sit on the Board of Directors, Women in Healthcare’s Florida Chapter?

• Listen to Sarah share her experience as a mentor to SeminalState ID kids, and why this work is so important

12:13: Ana Pinto Alexander, Executive VP at HKS Architects

17:22  The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID)

23:03 Women in Healthcare

28:55 Seminole State ID Students

The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Shout-Outs

The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.

Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcesens, which thrive in humid conditions.

We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let’s face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick.

So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well, let’s think big – BIG TILES.

Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints.

Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals.

Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute, on how the IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive. Rachel shares, “WELL is a certification that we offer for buildings, communities, and now through our Portfolio program for organizations. It is focused on all of the different ways those places and spaces can enhance our comfort, drive improved choices for our health and well being, and generally enhance our experience whether it's working, sleeping, playing or healing.” This and more on the changing face of health and wellness and the built environment post-COVID from the President of the IWBI on part 1 of today’s episode.

The International WELL Building Institute is a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. The WELL v2 pilot is the latest version of its popular WELL Building Standard (WELL), and the WELL Community Standard pilot is a district scale rating system that sets a new global benchmark for healthy communities. WELL is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings and communities, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and generally enhance, not compromise, our health and wellness. IWBI mobilizes the wellness community through management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and wellness everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found by visiting: https://www.wellcertified.com/ and http://placesmatter.com.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Rachel Gutter, you will learn:

• How Rachel views connection and resiliency as growing strong in this global pandemic.
• What is the IWBI and how did Rachel Gutter arrive there as its president in 2018?
• Specific ways the IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive. 
• The mobilization of a global community of wellness professionals through the IWBI’s WELL AP Credential with more than 5,000 WELL APs.
• What exactly is a WELL Building Standard?
• What is WELL v2 and why was it not voted out of pilot the day before COVID-19 struck in the US?
• What is WELL Portfolio and how can it benefit healthcare organizations?
• Why the IWBI is donating 20% of their 2020 WELL AP registration fees to Doctors Without Borders as a way to support first responders everywhere.

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview today with Rachel Gutter, President of the IWBI, they discuss the IWBI’s new Task Force---with more than 250 members---whose goal is to help reduce the health burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the built environment. Rachel shares, “There was an unprecedented opportunity and a moral obligation in this crisis and we stood up the Task Force. I am thrilled to report that we had more than 400 volunteers raise their hands to participate, and the diversity is what is so astonishing.” This and more on the changing face of health and wellness in the built environment on part 2 of today’s episode with Rachel Gutter.

The International WELL Building Institute is a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. The WELL v2 pilot is the latest version of its popular WELL Building Standard (WELL), and the WELL Community Standard pilot is a district scale rating system that sets a new global benchmark for healthy communities. WELL is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings and communities, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and generally enhance, not compromise, our health and wellness. IWBI mobilizes the wellness community through management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and wellness everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found by visiting: https://www.wellcertified.com/ and http://placesmatter.com.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Rachel Gutter, you will learn:

• What was the IWBI office environment like when COVID-19 hit?
• As a response to the current global pandemic, the IWBI announced on March 31st, its assembly of a Task Force---with more than 250 members---whose goal is to help reduce the health burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the built environment. What is this task force and how can it help healthcare design professionals, moving forward?
• Why was it important to include academics and public health leaders from other countries outside of the US in IWBI’s Task Force?
• What is the timeline of the Task Force and what is happening now?
• What is the WELL Conference?
• As the healthcare design community in the US begins to reassess and strategize about how to best work with their clients moving forward on infectious disease control issues in the built environment, what specific things should they be now focusing on?
• What is the most important thing the healthcare community can do to prepare for another outbreak?
• How can the IWBI help mitigate and address the mental health issues--the trauma from this time?
• How is the IWBI partnering with hospitals?
• What is the first step for healthcare professionals interested in the WELL Building Standard?
• How to build up your own WELL scorecard within your own building.
• Why there’s never been a better time to take the WELL AP Exam. Right now, the cost is 50% off with a $99 price tag for students.
• What Rachel learned during her work at USGBC that she has applied and is applying to her work on the IWBI.
• How both Rachel’s Grandmothers powerfully influenced her life and her work.
• Rachel’s advice for the younger generation of interior design and architecture students who are considering health and wellness and healthcare as a specialization, but are also afraid of it.
• What is the IWBI’s Healthcare Advisory?
• How can you become a member of the IWBI or get involved?

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

Part 1, Linda Lybert, Founder and Executive Director of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute shares what healthcare design professionals most need to know about pathogens post-COVID-19. “We’re in the middle of a pandemic and the education on this is very real,” Linda shares. The fact is we really have to clean our surfaces in the hospital setting in a certain way and on an ongoing basis. This is critical.” This and more about the Healthcare Surfaces Institute and the “7 Aspects of Surfaces©” developed by Linda Lybert and available to download for free here: https://www.healthcaresurfaceconsulting.com/7-aspects.

For the last 20 years, Linda Lybert has been a crusader for awareness and change in the crucial area of healthcare surfaces. Working directly with healthcare facilities and manufacturers, Linda developed the “7 Aspects of Surface Selectionπ©” – the foundation of her Healthcare Surface Consulting business multi-modal solution to address all aspects of this complex problem.

With a clear understanding of the diverse areas of expertise all working on the same issue separately, Linda recognized a need for more research and collaboration of all experts and founded the Healthcare Surfaces Institute in 2016. This cutting-edge collaborative nonprofit brings key stakeholders together to raise awareness about the role of surfaces in the spread of infections and to drive new solutions to mitigate the incidence of HAIs. To learn more about Linda Lybert and the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, visit: https://www.healthcaresurfacesinstitute.org/

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Linda Lybert, you will learn:

• The 5-minute crash course on healthcare surfaces hygiene.
• What is the Healthcare Surfaces Institute and how was it born?
• Why are healthcare surfaces so complex?
• What Linda’s research with shadowing teams of hospital facility managers, infectious diseases doctors, nurses and environmental services professionals revealed.
• Why Linda believes there is no such thing as a high touch surface.
• What did Linda’s behavioral observation research in the hospital patient room to learn what surfaces people in that setting were touching on an ongoing basis reveal?
• What surfaces in hospitals create a rich environment for pathogens to grow? 
• Why don't hospitals test walls for pathogens?

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s fascinating conversation today with Linda Lybert--Founder and Executive Director of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute--they discuss the absence of validation requirements for surfaces that are used in the healthcare and hospital environment. Linda shares, “If you don’t have surfaces that are in the healthcare setting that can be effectively cleaned and disinfected, the way they need to be cleaned and disinfected, we won’t ever stop the spread of pathogens that cause deadly infections.” Grab a pen and paper for this episode as Linda shares critical information for understanding the complexities of healthcare surfaces you won’t want to miss!

For the last 20 years, Linda Lybert has been a crusader for awareness and change in the crucial area of healthcare surfaces. Working directly with healthcare facilities and manufacturers, Linda developed the “7 Aspects of Surface Selection©” – the foundation of her Healthcare Surface Consulting business multi-modal solution to address all aspects of this complex problem. The “7 Aspects of Surface Selection©” is available for free and can be downloaded here: https://www.healthcaresurfaceconsulting.com/7-aspects.

With a clear understanding of the diverse areas of expertise all working on the same issue separately, Linda recognized a need for more research and collaboration of all experts and founded the Healthcare Surfaces Institute in 2016. This cutting-edge collaborative nonprofit brings key stakeholders together to raise awareness about the role of surfaces in the spread of infections and to drive new solutions to mitigate the incidence of HAIs. To learn more about Linda Lybert and the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, visit: https://www.healthcaresurfacesinstitute.org/

This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com.

Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation today with Linda Lybert, you will learn:

• Why is there an absence of validation requirements for surfaces that are used in the hospital healthcare setting and what does this mean for hospitals post COVID-19?
• What healthcare hygiene guidelines must be implemented in hospitals and why is surface testing so critical? Where do we start?
• Why healthcare design professionals including planners, architects, interior designers and others in the field could be the bridge to the educational component necessary to successfully win the war against hospital acquired infections. 
• What is most important for the healthcare design community to understand about the materials they specify for the healthcare setting?
• What surface materials are the worst for hospitals and why is that so? 
• What are the problems with Instructions for Use products?
• What are the problems with rigorous cleaning and hospital grade disinfectant requirements?
• What are the biggest challenges for material engineers, designers and general contractors moving forward?
• What is the Healthcare Surfaces Certification and Standards Program that is being created by The Healthcare Surfaces Institute?

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/.

Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/