Today I have something a bit different and special to offer you--Two fabulous guests instead of one talking about one of my favorite subjects and I know yours too--healthcare interior design and environments for aging! I had the pleasure of talking to Kristin D. Zeit - publisher of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines, and Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, editor-in-chief of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging magazines at Emerald Expositions.

A national award-winning journalist, Jennifer Kovacs Silvis oversees the day-to-day operation of the B2B trade publications that serve as the premier sources of information and inspiration for professionals involved in the planning, design, and construction of healthcare facilities and senior living communities. Jennifer is also a key contributor to the planning and production of the brands’ live events, including the annual Healthcare Design Expo & Conference, HCD Forum, and Environments for Aging Expo & Conference. She’s been with HCD and EFA for nine years and is the former editor-in-chief of construction magazine Healthcare Building Ideas. A veteran reporter and editor, Jennifer is a firm believer in the connection between good design and better outcomes.

Kristin D. Zeit is publisher (and former editor-in-chief) of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging, the leading magazine and event brands serving architects, interior designers, providers and operators in these industries. She has covered the commercial architecture and design industries in the media for the past 13 years, including the hospitality and retail sectors. She has a master’s degree in magazine journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and her magazines have won numerous awards during her tenure for excellence in writing, reporting, and design. She also launched and manages the HCD Forum, an invitation-only education and networking event for high-level professionals in the healthcare design field.

My conversation with Jen and Kristin was lighthearted and fun, and filled with that mission driven enthusiasm familiar to everyone in the healthcare design and environments for aging industry. I loved learning about the latest news in healthcare and hospitality and some of the fabulous design details of senior living design projects that are popping up in cities across the country.

You can learn more about Kristin Zeit and Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging by visiting https://www.hcdmagazine.com and https://www.efamagazine.com/.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design affiliate.

And finally, thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show! Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In this episode you will learn:

• The step by step process for working with a niche publication like HCD and EFA to gain attention for a project, especially if you’ve never done it before.
• What worries these two smart women about the future of healthcare design and how many designers are already aware of it.
• The excitement of the future of healthcare design, best practices and examples of how these projects create a positive environment for patients, families and staff.
• What makes for a great educational event at a conference, including selecting speakers who share the good stuff with the bad.
• Tips for thriving as an event sponsor or trade show exhibitor.
  Why healthcare design is important to Kristin and Jennifer may or may not surprise you.
• How hospitality and healthcare are merging to create as Jennifer says, a “hospital has to be hospitable”.
  Learn about the exciting projects in Environments for Aging that are changing the face of senior living communities for the better.
• Examples of memorable stories and projects in HCD and EFA.
  The process of HCD and EFA competitions and award ceremonies, and how winners are selected.
• Important save the dates for the next HDE (Healthcare Design Expo and Conference) and EFA (Environments for Aging Expo and Conference).

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Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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.

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.

My guest today is Amy Mays, Interior Design Practice Leader at HDR’s New York, New York architecture studio. “There are kiosk check-ins and wait time calculators so members are constantly informed,” says Amy about the changing face of waiting rooms at Kaiser Permanente. She draws an analogy between a patient waiting for their appointment and a passenger on an airplane. When there is zero communication from the pilot, the passenger begins to worry and anxiety increases. You can easily see the parallel with waiting rooms. 

Learn more about Amy Mays and HDR by visiting: https://www.hdrinc.com. Find HDR on Instagram by searching for @hdr_inc,  on Twitter @hdrarchitecture and on LinkedIn by searching for Health at HDR.

Thank you to our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

Connect to a community of clinicians and others 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/.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://AAHID.org for more info.

In part 1 of the episode you will learn:

• What is special and different about one of HDR’s latest projects at Hartford Hospital Bone and Marrow Institute and what designers can learn from this innovative project about the future of healthcare design.
• The integration of cutting-edge technology and hospitality in healthcare projects in a brand new way.
• How physicians are getting more involved in envisioning new design projects to include the clinician’s perspective.
• How new healthcare design projects include empowering patients through technology and community building.
• How HDR’s Kaiser Grande Chino project is totally different than other Kaiser hospitals, and how Kaiser is leading the way in new healthcare design models through its program, “Reimagining Ambulatory Care.”
• When Kaiser calls its patients “members”, the experience changes for patients.
• What it means to the future of healthcare design when HDR helped Kaiser reimagine its Chino location by transforming the existing waiting rooms into community classrooms, self check-in kiosks, and wait time calculators given to members.
• How HDR’s Focal Point Community Chicago project sets the bar higher for community care and wellness prevention with the hospital as the core anchor of the 33-acre campus.
• How mixed-use spaces are now being built in some of the lowest income areas (with the example of Focal Point Community Chicago) so low-income families can have access to healthy food and great medical care.
• The increasing desire of hospital clients to integrate with the surrounding neighborhoods and invite communities onto their campus through things like cooking classes and walking trails, and how this is changing the face of healthcare design.

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

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.

Join in this special interview with Rebecca Rothstein --  Board Chairwoman, Executive Committee Chair and founding member of Teen Cancer America -- an organization founded by The Who’s, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. The mission of Teen Cancer America is to raise the bar on how young people with cancer are treated by establishing specialized facilities and services to help meet their physical and emotional needs.

Rebecca was a dream to interview. She’s the real deal; authentic and big hearted. She shares how teens and young adults with cancer are selected for a board of advisors and described how they get to design their own teen lounges and spaces within their units. Yes, that’s patients designing for their own unique needs in the hospital setting! If you want to hear something new and heart warming in the world of hospital design, then you are going to love this episode!

Rebecca Rothstein is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Private Bank & Investment Group and became involved with Teen Cancer through her friendship with musician Roger Daltrey. She has been quoted as saying “It’s always been Roger’s dream to bring the teen cancer cause to America, and I’m honored to help him achieve that vision.”

In 2017, Forbes named Rebecca one of “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” and in 2018 recognized her as the #1 “Top Women’s Wealth Advisor.” She focuses on helping high-net- worth individuals, families and institutions pursue their financial goals through wealth management and tax minimization strategies and legacy planning services. Rebecca believes in the power of building positive relationships with her clients and truly, she’s got a heart of gold.

Learn more about Rebecca’s work with Teen Cancer America and all the cool things the organization is doing to help TYA’s  by visiting: https://teencanceramerica.org/

Watch the trailer for the documentary Cancer Rebellion directed and filmed by cancer survivor Hernan Barangan, who travels to all 50 states to uncover the stories of others who've also been diagnosed with cancer in their youth here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bAJdxZX6Ic 

A big thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org. You can gain access to the Center’s Knowledge Repository which contains over 2,500 references and key point summaries on multiple topics in different healthcare settings by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate.

And finally, I’d like to thank the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In the episode you will learn:

• The similarities and differences between the Evidence Based Design process and Teen Center America’s approach to designing their units.
• The reason The Who’s Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend founded Teen Cancer America might not be what you think it is.
• Why Roger Daltrey is always saying not to put teddy bears and stuffed animals on the walls of the units, speaks directly to the unique design needs of this group.
• A heartwarming story of Jonathan Kotch---a man who beat the odds of his survival after a rare illness started eating away his limbs and the medical trauma at the hospital and the skilled nursing facility near the Mayo clinic where he stayed.
• How Teen and Young Adult Cancer Units are built within one to two years.
• Why this population group has special and unique physical and emotional needs that play a big role in patient-centered design.
• Where the first Teen Cancer America unit was created.
• Why Britain is light years ahead of The United States in their creation of Teen Cancer treatment facilities.
• The best advice for hospital and healthcare designers is simple.
• Why the new documentary Cancer Rebellion is important to bring attention to the special and unique needs of teens and young adults with cancer.

Visit us at http://healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com.

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Porcelanosa has always kept the environment in mind when manufacturing and developing new products – including reducing any emissions and waste created during manufacturing, and introducing the use of recycled materials within the production chain. The firm’s latest eco-friendly project is the FOREST series. The series consists of four new PAR-KER® wood porcelain tiles, designed to give a solution to the growing demand in the healthcare industry.

The FOREST collection features a few noteworthy traits, such as its durability, ease to clean and maintain, and fade-resistant color.

The most interesting factor of the new FOREST Collection is that is created out of over 95% of recycled content. This product is made with a different and recognizable color base to create a competitive advantage with competing materials for the main environmental certifications of buildings. The FOREST Collection can emit up to 40% less CO2 in its production facilitating their inclusion in eco-friendly projects throughout the world. It is both sustainable and eco-friendly, while maintaining the sophistication and warmth you desire for your home, office or commercial setting.

Visit Porcelanosa for more information.

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.

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  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/

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.

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/

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 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/

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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.

Victoria Navarro, MBA, HCM and Regional Director in the Planning, Design and Construction Department at Advocate Aurora Health on failure and setbacks. “A lot of things I’ve learned from failures or setbacks has really shaped my thinking to persevere and continue to find ways to problem solve,” Victoria shares. “I love the saying, ‘In order to blaze a trail, you mustn’t be afraid to fail.’”  This and what the hospital space will look like in the year 2020 from Victoria Navaro’s perspective on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round. 

Victoria started her professional career in the planning, design and construction of health care facilities. Over the past 20 years, she has served as senior healthcare planner for national architectural firms and has delivered over $1 billion in forward focused capital projects, leading teams to analyze and solve complex challenges.

Victoria is the Founder and Co-Chairperson of the Lean Construction Institute Milwaukee Community of Practice, an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Healthcare Design Magazine and a 2019 recipient of the MVP Leader Award for Advocate Aurora Health. She was awarded the Bob Krier Award - given by both the Chicago and Milwaukee Lean Construction Institute Community of Practice, for leadership in advancing the industry using Lean Design and Construction.

Advocate Aurora is the 9th largest integrated not-for-profit health system in the United States, serving communities in both Illinois and Wisconsin. To learn more about Victoria Navarro and Advocate Aurora Health, visit: https://www.advocateaurorahealth.org/

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning, eco-conscious Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Porcelanosa’s anti-bacterial, solid surface product K-LIFE (think countertops, backsplashes, no-splash sinks, and more) uses a technology called photocatalysis. Photocatalyis purifies the air, self-cleans, expels harmful bacteria, and eliminates chemical products when it is exposed to light! I know; amazing, right?

K-LIFE can seriously put a dent in Hospital Acquired Infections and it’s a gorgeous product! It can be shaped into anything you want, printed on, and lit up. Imagine the design possibilities for your  hospital project! Learn more about Porcelanosa’s K-LIFE and how to order samples of this BPA-FREE Certified and Reach Compliant product by visiting: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/klife/ That’s porcelanosa-usa.com/klife

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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/.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round! If you enjoyed any part of this show, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, to friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

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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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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/

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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 with Suzanne Fawley, Suzanne breaks down her first furniture design for Stance Healthcare, which won the Resilia/HD Nightingale Award. Suzanne shares, “Resilia offers the same cylinder shape table that is often seen in the industry, however, the surround is made out of forbo marmoleum which is an asbestos free flooring. You can’t pick at it and pull it apart or make it into a weapon. So it is very safe.” This and more on the intricacies of furniture built specifically for the behavioral health setting, and offered by Stance Healthcare. Learn more about Suzanne Fawley and Stance Healthcare by visiting: http://www.stancehealthcare.com

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting https://www.porcelanosa.com/.

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Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/.

In part two of Cheryl’s conversation today with Suzanne Fawley, you will learn:

• The definition of Experiential Design and how without it, critical aspects of a patient-centered design are oftentimes overlooked.
• Suzanne’s first furniture design for Stance Healthcare won the Resilia/HD Nightingale Award. Learn what makes this product line unique to behavioral health design requirements.
• The details about Suzanne’s second furniture line--Frontier--for Stance Healthcare.
• Why in mental health and behavioral health design, you don’t have to have augmented, enlarged furniture everywhere.
• Research has shown that lower beds in patient rooms can be more dangerous.
• Frontier’s fluid management system is highly specialized for behavioral health design.
• The versatility and benefits of Frontier’s furniture is explained in detail by Suzanne.
• Suzanne and Stance Healthcare’s participation in Broughton Hospital project in Morganton, NC and the results of the mixed use facility over the seven year timeline of the project.
• Stance’s proprietary 3-Way Clean Sweep which allows for housekeeping staff to thoroughly check for contraband and other possible areas where patients can hide items.
• Stance Healthcare’s position as a smaller furniture manufacturer allows them to be more malleable in creating custom furniture for various end users.
• Why furniture for Behavioral Health design is not a one size fits all approach.
• Suzanne’s advice to other designers who don’t have behavioral health design experience.

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Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second part of my conversation with Amy Mays, Interior Design Practice Leader at HDR’s New York, New York architecture studio, Amy shares what it was like to walk into the operating room to have 20 strangers staring at her right before her serious brain surgery, and how that experience changed her approach to healthcare design. “I ended up having a benign brain tumor and it blew my world apart fairly quickly,” says Amy. That story and more on the changing face of healthcare design from one of the largest architecture firms in the world, on part 2 of today’s episode.

Learn more about Amy Mays and HDR by visiting: https://www.hdrinc.com. Find HDR on Instagram by searching for @hdr_inc, on Twitter @hdrarchitecture and on LinkedIn by searching for Health at HDR.

Thank you to our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

Connect to a community of clinicians and others 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/.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://AAHID.org for more info.

In part 2 of the episode you will learn:

• What it’s like to work for one of the largest architecture firms in the world.
• What transparency looks like during the initial stages of a project.
• What makes a project successful.
• How HDR helps their hospital clients with fundraising.
• Are healthcare systems in New York different then the rest of the United States and is New York a trendsetter in healthcare interior design?
• How are color palettes in healthcare design different on the east coast?
• How does empathy play a role in healthcare design and has that changed in the past 10 years?
• How Amy’s brain surgery two years ago gave her a completely different perspective on the way a healthcare space should be designed.
• Amy’s internship and love of pediatric healthcare design influenced her decision to move permanently into the field.
• Amy’s role in IIDA’s New York Chapter and what it’s like being the president of the chapter. 

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Cheryl’s guests today on the podcast are two very special souls; Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. In part 1 of today’s episode, Bryan shares the concept of “Moments of Generosity in Planning” and how, without comprising the budget, this method of planning, deeply improves the experience of patients and caregivers alike in ways you might not think of. Edwin shares the design concept he practices called Essentialism and how it plays a role in a value driven design. This and so much more about what’s happening now in healthcare design, planning and architecture on part 1 of today’s episode.

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

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Bryan and Edwin, they discuss:

• What happened during COVID and more specifically, what NBBJ projects failed?
  
• With COVID, design budgets were slashed in healthcare projects. Learn how Bryan responded by creating what he calls, “Moments of Generosity in Planning.”
  
• Listen to Bryan share examples of “Moments of Generosity” including what the benefits are of bringing light (from strategically placed windows) into the nursing station and caregivers areas of a hospital?
  
• What are the financial benefits of using “Moments of Generosity in Planning?”
  
• What does Edwin mean when he says, “Economy is extremely important today without compromising a value driven design or decreasing the budget?”
  
• Edwin has referred to the word “Essentialism” to describe his approach to design with current projects. What is Essentialism and how does it play a role in a value driven 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/

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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.

Join in this super informative conversation with Rebecca Brennan, principal and founder of Design Studio Blue, a design studio providing full-service interior architectural design services nationally.

Rebecca has been following her creative passion through the practice of interior design for over 22 years with a focus in healthcare design. Her knowledge of and experience with healthcare environments ranges from single practice clinics to international acute care medical campuses. 

I so enjoyed my conversation with Rebecca. She was incredibly generous in walking us through her (and her team’s) process of designing a hospital setting from the moment patients walk through the door, until the time they leave and every step in between.

Rebecca shares her experience and knowledge by speaking nationally about healthcare design and Integrated Lean Project Delivery.

Along with education, skills, and experience, Rebecca is a firm believer in continued growth through certification. Rebecca became a board certified healthcare interior designer through The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers AAHID and has served as President Elect, President, and Past-President of the national certification board. She is a specialist in the areas of evidence-based design, sustainable design, lean project delivery, and healthcare interior design.

Learn more about Rebecca Brennan by visiting Design Studio Blue online at: https://designstudio-blue.com/.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design affiliate.

Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show! Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In the episode you will learn:

* How Rebecca (and her team) solve the problem of unwanted noises like incessant beeping in the hospital patient room.

* What new healthcare interior designers can do to increase their empathy in the design of hospitals and healthcare settings.

* How hospitality is playing a role in the hospital setting

* What the consumer is asking for in healthcare design and how designers are listening.

* What is trending for 2019 (and beyond) in healthcare design.

* Why artwork is important and how to integrate color from the natural environment.

* What it means to look at the city or town surrounding a hospital to integrate landmarks into the hospital setting.

* What Integrated Lean Project Delivery is and how to apply it to projects.

* How to collaborate effectively with strategic partners like engineers and contractors and bring them onboard with compassionate patient-centered evidence-based design.

* What’s different today in healthcare design than it was 5 or 10 years ago.

* How to use color in the design of an Emergency Department that soothes the nervous system.

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Porcelanosa has always kept the environment in mind when manufacturing and developing new products – including reducing any emissions and waste created during manufacturing, and introducing the use of recycled materials within the production chain. The firm’s latest eco-friendly project is the FOREST series. The series consists of four new PAR-KER® wood porcelain tiles, designed to give a solution to the growing demand in the healthcare industry.

The FOREST collection features a few noteworthy traits, such as its durability, ease to clean and maintain, and fade-resistant color.

The most interesting factor of the new FOREST Collection is that is created out of over 95% of recycled content. This product is made with a different and recognizable color base to create a competitive advantage with competing materials for the main environmental certifications of buildings. The FOREST Collection can emit up to 40% less CO2 in its production facilitating their inclusion in eco-friendly projects throughout the world. It is both sustainable and eco-friendly, while maintaining the sophistication and warmth you desire for your home, office or commercial setting.

Visit Porcelanosa for more information.

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation with Dr. Diana Anderson, they discuss this idea of what is the moral imperative of the architect to communicate research to clients and discuss potential benefits and harms of design. “Architects are sometimes torn between thinking about the state of healthcare outside of their individual project to a client,” Diana shares. “And I think we often have reservations about measuring design quality.” This and more on the changing face of the healthcare design from a “dochitect’s” perspective.

Dr. Anderson has worked on hospital design projects within the United States, Canada and Australia, specializing in medical planning of inpatient units, specifically intensive care unit environments. As a "dochitect", Dr. Anderson combines educational and professional experience in both medicine and architecture, in order to truly understand what is involved in medical planning and working within the healthcare environment. Learn more about Diana Anderson and her work by visiting http://www.dochitect.com/. Learn more about Clinicians for Design by visiting: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/. Download the Hazards of Hospitalization of the Elderly medical paper by Dr. Mortan Creditor from the Annals of Internal Medicine here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8417639. 

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting http://porcelanosa.com.

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We’ve all seen some variation of this:

Somebody’s kid sibling gets into their parent’s closet and emerges, clothed in a dress or trousers that are 3 feet too long, trailing on the floor behind them.

It’s cute as all get-out, right?

It’s the end of 2019, and as healthcare thinking and design moves away from a one-size-fits-all, institutional mindset, towards a more personalized, individualized care model, you are looking for ways to move away from one-size-fits-all thinking in your hospital, healthcare & senior living projects.

Here’s a great example from one of our podcast guests, Sara Parsons with Gallun Snow Associates.  Sara shares, “Different patient populations need different art and graphics. A still life of fruit will not comfort a surgery patient checking in on an empty stomach and a mountain stream may be uncomfortable for an ultrasound patient arriving as instructed with a full bladder.”

Art Addiction understands your unique challenges when it comes to selecting the very best artwork for your project. They offer a library of over 15,000 unique, gorgeous images, an in-house studio that can produce everything from small-scale yet durable and cleanable prints to mural-sized acrylic wall installations and their design support team is superb. Start exploring now by visiting https://www.artaddictioninc.com/.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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 two of Cheryl’s conversation with Dr. Diana Anderson, you will learn:

• What is the moral imperative of the architect to communicate research to clients and discuss potential benefits and harms of design? 
• Why do architects still feel they are at the mercy of their clients sometimes and would like to have more influence in how they can change architecture?
• A growing need for the architecture community to share more of its research of their buildings to move the industry forward.
• Design is now filtering into the clinical journals and is becoming an important aspect of research, which then can be presented to clients.
• The story of how ICU physicians donated their own money to have two “breaking bad news” rooms made with windows and nice comfortable furniture because of the need to have a space to have difficult conversations with family members.
• Anecdotal research has its place in design.
• The hazards of hospitalization including excessive bedrest, and what happens physiologically when you put someone in bed.
• Hazards of Hospitalization of the Elderly medical paper by Dr. Mortan Creditor, MD from the Annals of Internal Medicine. (See show notes for link to paper.) 
• The Canadian campaign PJ Paralysis is a simple idea with a huge impact.
• What advice Diana has for interior designers interested in the specialty of healthcare, and who are also afraid of it.
• The pros and cons of new voice technology being tested to help patients in the hospital room. 

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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.

Join in this fascinating conversation with Joanna Frank, founding President & CEO of the Center for Active Design, the leading non-profit organization that uses design to foster healthy and engaged communities.

The mission of the Center for Active Design is to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases by promoting physical activity and healthy food access through the design of buildings, streets, and neighborhoods.

My favorite part of my conversation with Joanna was exploring and unpacking The Urban Land Institute’s Building Healthy Places Toolkit. The Center for Active design was a co-author and expert content advisor for this resource, and Joanna had some great insights into the toolkit’s 21 evidence-based recommendations for promoting health at the building or project scale.

Prior to launching the Center, Joanna worked for the City of New York, where her positions included Director of Active Design and Director of the NYC FRESH program. Before working for the City, Joanna was a Partner at Bright City Development, LLC where she was responsible for the development of mixed-use residential buildings using sustainable design criteria. Joanna is a member of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Steering Committee.

Inspired by the precedent of design impacting public health in the 19th century as recognized by the massive reduction in the spread of infectious diseases, Active Design builds on health research showing that design can impact today’s biggest challenges around the physical, mental, and social well-being of communities around the world.

The Center for Active Design is the operator for Fitwel, a unique building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through an integrated approach to workplace design and operations. Fitwel’s development was led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA)

To download the Building Healthcare Places toolkit, visit https://centerforactivedesign.org/buildinghealthyplaces and to learn more about Fitwel, visit http://fitwel.org.

The Center For Health Design has joined us as an industry partner! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate.

Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In the episode you will learn:

• A new study just out from The United Health Foundation reports the obesity rate in the US has now exceeded 30% of the adult population and how the built environment can change this health trend.
• The design of where you live, work, etc. has a measurable impact on your health because of behavior and examples of this in the hospital setting.
• Who is The Center for Active Design and what is the organization doing right now to help public health.
• The 3 leading causes of preventable deaths right now worldwide and each risk factor is impacted by our surroundings.
• Why we are now facing these huge public challenges.
• The history of the rise of car use in the United States and how it has contributed to current and urgent public health issues.
• How the design of our communities can be changed to improve health.
• How to get involved with Fitwel, a unique building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through an integrated approach to workplace design and operations.
• What is the Building Healthcare Places Toolkit and how can you download a free copy instantly (see notes above).
• Many of the evidence-based strategies in the Toolkit apply to hospitals and healthcare environments.
• What healthcare designers, developers and architects can learn from the Building Healthcare Places Toolkit to help hospitals integrate with the surrounding communities and neighborhoods in more impactful and meaningful ways.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

"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/

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.

"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/

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 - 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.

Dr. Diana Anderson, a licensed and board-certified healthcare architect and licensed Internist, on the growing role of the physician in healthcare design, and why she invented the term “Dochitect.” She describes, “Even when I’m on rounds now in medicine, I’m constantly looking up at the lighting, looking at the ceiling tiles, and counting the square footage of a room, or really considering how the design is impacting what I’m doing.” This and more on how healthcare design and architecture can penetrate the more superficial layers of design to impact end users more deeply by understanding the physician’s role in the medical space. 

Dr. Anderson has worked on hospital design projects within the United States, Canada and Australia, specializing in medical planning of inpatient units, specifically intensive care unit environments. As a "dochitect", Dr. Anderson combines educational and professional experience in both medicine and architecture, in order to truly understand what is involved in medical planning and working within the healthcare environment. Learn more about Diana Anderson and her work by visiting http://www.dochitect.com/. Learn more about Clinicians for Design by visiting: https://www.cliniciansfordesign.com/

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting http://porcelanosa.com.

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Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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 one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Dr. Diana Anderson, you will learn:

• The story of how Diana started out as an architect and then went to medical school, and how this hybrid career led her to invent the word, “Dochitect”.
• Diana’s “aha” moment in design came when she visited Paimio Sanatorium -- built in the early 1930s in Finland and designed by Alvar Aalto.
• Diana poses the question, “Why not use the same uplifting colors as sometimes seen in pediatric hospital design in nursing home or other hospitals that need it so desperately?”
• Why the placement of windows along corridors in hospitals is extremely effective in visitors not feeling lost.
• How to bridge the gap between the designers who design hospital spaces and the end users of the space.
• What is the group Clinicians for Design and why did Diana co-found it?
• Why the medical profession is reaching out to other disciplines to help solve clinical questions.
• Is there a need for design guidelines in Geriatric care?
• How can we use the environment in Geriatric care to aid in quality of life and reduce some of the symptoms that might occur?
• What is Universal Design and how can it be applied in healthcare design?
• What does nursing home reform look like and what is the Dementia Village?

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

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.

"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/

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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.

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Join in this soulful conversation with nationally known physician and PBS host Dr. Richard Jackson of the Designing Healthy Communities Series, viewed in 4 million homes in the United States.

Dr. Jackson is Professor emeritus at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. A pediatrician, he has served in many leadership positions with the California Health Department, including the highest as the State Health Officer.

My favorite part of our conversation was Dr. Jackson’s down-to-earth vibe, how easy he was to talk to and how generous he was in sharing human stories and information about healthcare design and important public health issues we face today.

For nine years Dr. Jackson was Director of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health and received the Presidential Distinguished Service award. In October, 2011 he was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Jackson was instrumental in establishing the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program and in the creation of state and national laws to reduce risks from pesticides, especially to farm workers and to children. While at CDC he established major environmental public health programs and instituted the federal effort to “biomonitor” chemical levels in the US population.

He has received its Hero Award from the Breast Cancer Fund, Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Public Health Law Association and the New Partners for Smart Growth, the John Heinz Award for national leadership in the Environment, and the Sedgwick Medal, the highest award of the American Public Health Association. In 2015 he received the Henry Hope Reed Award for his contributions to the field of Architecture. Reach out to Dr. Jackson by sending an email to: dickjackson@ucla.edu.

In the episode you will learn:

• How Dr. Jackson’s medical traumas as a child influenced his decision to become a pediatrician and later, his work in public health.
• The challenges that hospitals face with its surrounding communities and ideas to solve them.
• How today’s healthcare architects, developers, and designers can help design more sustainable buildings that make patients and their families feel more comfortable.
• Many of the creative details the architecture firm David M. Schwarz used in the design of Cook Children’s Medical Center in Forth Worth, Texas like establishing a comfort room on the top level of the hospital (closest to heaven) for children in hospice care.
• What Florence Nightingale did for wounded soldiers in hospitals during the Crimean War that still influences hospital design today.
• How public health in the United States has helped us live 25 years longer.
• How the intelligent design of stairs in healthcare buildings is essential to public health and building human interactions.
• How to integrate the hospital setting into the surrounding community with things like art and music in the lobby.
• What problems hospitals face today with continued growth.
• Why hallways in buildings have traditionally been perceived by humans as scary places how they can be designed differently to ease anxiety.

Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at  info@healthcareidpodcast.com

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Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material, now 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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Today, I’m joined by Debra Levin, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Health Design--a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to transform healthcare environments into a healthier, safer world through design research, education and advocacy, and the creative use of evidence based design. We discuss a range of topics, and Debra shares her journey into compassionate leadership and how her love of design and the desire to make a difference propelled The Center for Health Design into industry consciousness. Learn more Debra Levin and The Center for Health Design by visiting http://healthdesign.org.

The Center of Health Design also happens to be our industry partner! Learn how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info.

In part 1 of this episode you will learn:

• How the very rare McDonalds meal and Etch A Sketch are what Debra remembers about getting her tonsils out as a kid.
• How Debra always wanted to make a difference in the world and that was her driving force.
• The charming and funny story about 12 year old Debra who decorated every surface of her room with brown and white zebra striped sheets!
• The story of how Debra’s “aha” moment came during her senior year of college when she was the ASID National Student President.
• How when Debra met a designer who designed rooms for kids with special needs, it rocked her world.
• In college Debra ran a student conference in the Rocky Mountain region for ASID and how the experience influenced her career path.
• What happened when the position for Executive Director at CHD opened up 30 years ago and how it changed Debra’s life.
• The bright spot of Debra’s work in 2019 at The Center for Health Design.
• Why Debra’s personality gets excited by the blank page and what this means for her work at CHD.
• What is the Center for Health Design’s EDAC Certification and how it benefits healthcare industry professionals nationwide and globally.
• Who has inspired and influenced Debra throughout her life and her career.

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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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In the second half of Cheryl’s conversation with Rebecca Donner, they discuss The Women in Healthcare Initiative which began in Washington DC about two years ago, to elevate the professional development of women in healthcare -- both the providers and the businesses that support the providers. “The networking and the mentorship, and simply the acceleration of careers provided by the membership has been outstanding,” shares Rebecca. “We were stunned when we found out there wasn’t a membership chapter in Nashville, so we started one.”  This and more on the changing face of healthcare design from this passionate 30-year healthcare design veteran.

‘Show-Me State’ native Rebecca Donner made her way to Nashville to earn an interior design degree at O’More College of Design. After graduating and completing challenging internship work, she found her calling in commercial healthcare interior design work. In 1993 this led her to found an interior design firm that specializes in health care design. Inner Design Studio began with one client and one employee. Today the 12 person firm handles numerous projects a year. Nashville’s leading healthcare interior design firm, Inner Design Studio is a strong team of experienced designers who have completed more than 891 medical facilities throughout the country.

Rebecca has published articles in Healthcare Design Magazine, Medical Construction & Design Magazine, Floor Focus Magazine and Health Facilities Management Magazine.

In 2018, Rebecca was the recipient of the second annual International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Tennessee Chapter Legend Award.

Learn more about Rebecca Donner and Inner Design Studio by visiting http://innerdesignstudio.com. Learn more about Women In Healthcare by visiting: http://womeninhealthcare.org.

In part two of Cheryl’s conversation today with Rebecca Donner, you will learn:

• What is the Women in Healthcare Initiative and how can other women in the healthcare industry participate? 
• With 900 projects in 26 years, what is Rebecca’s favorite project and why? 
• Why construction in California takes so much longer than in other states.
• The pushback in the early days of hospitality-influenced hospital design.
• How did Rebecca find her way into healthcare design work?
• The benefits of having a smaller team.
• How hospitals can raise HCAPS based on the design of the environment.
• Why janitorial services are at the top of the list of what needs to change in healthcare.
• Design trends for 2020 and beyond.
• Acoustical privacy and its growing importance in the hospital setting.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how The Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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 my conversation with Rebecca Donner, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, with friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

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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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Join in this refreshing conversation with Tiana Lemons, Senior Associate, Healthcare Studio Leader for architectural firm Orcutt | Winslow’s Nashville office.

For the past 25 years, Tiana has given her talent to designing healthcare facilities across the country. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations have benefited from her keen eye and design sensibilities, including HCA, The Healthcare Corporation of America, and Regional Care.

My favorite part of this conversation was how Tiana brought me into her world of healthcare design, how she stays organized on big projects and how she combines her vision for a project with the vision of her strategic partners--developers and architects alike.

Detail-oriented and highly organized, Tiana is an interior designer with business know-how. She has a positive, creative, and innovative approach to design. She presents a strong visual style with a high level of design ability, experience, professionalism, and the capacity to manage multiple projects.

Tiana is also a leader within her profession. A member of IIDA since 1991, she has served on the IIDA TN Chapter board for the past 5 years and continues to serve in an advisory role to the board. She has also volunteered as a liaison for IIDA headquarters to the ASHE board of directors. At the 2016 ASHE Conference (in Denver), she presented alongside other design professionals for the “Design Trends to Support Patient Center Design.” She continues to mentor young professionals and leads by example.

Presented alongside other design professionals at the 2016 ASHE Conference on the topic of “Design Trends to Support Patient Center Design”

Most likely to be found at a Keith Urban concert—she saw him live seven times in one year. Does that make her a super fan? Yes.

Tiana has got a heart of gold. She volunteers with multiple non-profit organizations and is always the first to lend a hand. To get directly in touch with Tiana, email her at lemons.t@owp.com or visit http://www.owp.com. To download the paper “Journey on a Gurney” visit this link: http://www.owp.com/downloads/journey-on-a-gurney.pdf

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design affiliate.

Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show! Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In this episode you will learn:

• How consumers now have a choice when it comes to how they want to spend their money on healthcare and how designers are listening.
• How Tiana stays organized on the biggest hospital projects is a lot simpler than you think.
• How the hospitality industry is playing a larger role in influencing hospital design decisions.
• The best advice for healthcare interior designers just starting out.
• Why carpet in the hallways of a busy outpatient office is a bad idea.
• How to listen, educate and make compromises within your design team.
• What listening to your clients actually means.
• Why healthcare design is heart-centered work.
• How evidence-based art is an important way to connect the community with the hospital.
• How to design a healthcare space using planned obsolescence —selecting materials that last a certain amount of time combined with materials that will stand the test of time.
• How to make the best design decisions within a budget.

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This feature can save hospitals and healthcare facilities thousands of gallons of hot water a year that never needed to be heated in the first place, or were needlessly discharged. These small aspects can help to make a big difference.

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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/.

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.

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Join in this intimate conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander, award winning Principal and Group Director for Health Interiors at HKS Architects.

When Ana became a parent of a sick child that needed help, it changed her life. She shares this incredible story with us, and talks about how this led her to design with greater empathy and hope, including the very hospital where her child had multiple surgeries!

When a bone marrow patient has to spend 30 to 40 days recovering in a sealed, germ-free room, there’s only so much TV she or he can watch, and only so much reading they can do. That’s when the fusion of hospitality and healthcare design helps create a supportive, hopeful patient experience. Ana shares what’s happening at the leading edge of this fusion between hospitality and healthcare design.

You’ll learn so much from this conversation with Ana Pinto-Alexander , including:

• Tips for putting yourself in the shoes of the patients you are designing for and designing with empathy.
• The importance of evidence-based artwork in medical spaces, even difficult ones like sterile recovery rooms for bone marrow transplant patients.
• Doing research, learning from staff about their needs.
• The role of a nurse respite area.
• Gathering data on outcomes; the results of a new design.
• Increasing patient and staff satisfaction through design.
• Creating a sense of community and connection through design in long-term healing environments (oncology, etc.).
• The benefits of integrated project delivery to eliminating waste and increasing learning.
• The importance of wayfinding, iconic artwork, and color in pediatric facilities.
• The relationship between holistic design, outcomes, and data in design.
• The value of spending a night in a hospital and observing a surgery.
• The ways hospitality trends are effecting healthcare design
• Integrating biophilia without live plants and with the ability to clean and sterilize.
• More effectively collaborating with clients and contractors and persuading them by educating about lifecycle cost and unexpected side-effects.

Grab your favorite cup of tea and lean into this heartwarming conversation with our generous, insightful guest Ana Pinto-Alexander .

Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com .

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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.

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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.

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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 continues her conversation with Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture.

In part 2 Minta and Erika flush out all the juicy details of their work on their favorite projects both together and separately and what made those projects so special to each of them. This and so much more about what’s happening in healthcare design today on part 2 of today’s episode of the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast!

Learn more about Minta Ferguson and Erika Hill by visiting: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/. 

Listen to McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s podcast; Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare, here: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/healthcare/.

In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Erika Hill and Minta Ferguson they discuss:

• What are Erika and Minta’s current favorite projects and why?

• Learn about the technical aspects of some of the design on their projects and how detail oriented healthcare design and planning really is.

• How did McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture win their Teen Cancer America project?

• Hear all the details about TCA and the project itself and another related project

• What is different about designing a cancer unit for teens?

• How Minta and Erika know when a project is successful from what the end users have to say about it.

• What does a holistic design process look like to Erika?

• What does the future of healthcare design and planning look like to these two?

• Learn about McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s podcast, Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare, where Minta is the host.

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/

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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.

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:

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/.

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Tama Duffy Day, Health & Wellness Leader at Gensler Architecture on the power of engaging the design professional to improve health and wellness, globally. Tama shares, “Whether I’m in Taiwan or China or Ireland or Pakistan or even domestically, talking with students in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas or Moscow at the University of Idaho, or Chicago or The New York School of Interior Design, we all truly believe that the power of design does make a difference and it can enrich communities.” This and more on the changing face of healthcare design and its impact from one of the largest architecture firms in the world.

Tama Duffy Day is a global author, lecturer, and speaker. She and her team at Gensler have received more than 50 awards and honors for their work, and for three consecutive years Tama was named one of the “Most Influential People in Healthcare Design” by Healthcare Design magazine. Tama is one of the few design professionals inducted as a fellow into the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tama Duffy Day and Gensler Architecture by visiting https://www.gensler.com/. Send your questions to Tama here: Tama_DuffyDay@gensler.com.

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Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/. 

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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 one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Tama Duffy Day, you will learn:

• How healthcare design can and does have an impact on solving the health and wellness crisis in the US.
• Since 2013, The Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University has mapped life expectancy in the US in 21 different cities. Tama shares the results of this very powerful study.
• Why it isn’t your DNA that determines life expectancy in the US, but rather your zip code.
• Why it’s important to look at design through social and community issues and how design can increase the impact of change.
• The story of how a much younger Tama helped a friend in a wheelchair create a friendlier home, and how this experience informed her perspective on design and the human experience.
• Tama’s surprising answer to the question, “What makes a project successful?”
• Learn about one of Gensler’s envisioning tools used with clients that’s different from anything you’ve ever heard before.
• What does creating a legacy look like for Tama after 30 years of work.
• How Tama envisioned and then created a platform for interior design voices to be heard at Contract Magazine.
• Tama’s advice to interior design students of today.
• Is Gensler hiring?

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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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

In part 2 of my interview with Avigail Eisenstadt, CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group, Avigail generously shares the nooks and crannies of the teams’ process of a healthcare project, from interviewing the staff to how the team decides what is best for improving the resident experience in every corner of the building. I was surprised by the depth of detail that is involved in a nursing home and assisted living project and impressed by the outcome of the work.Learn more about Avigail Eisenstadt and her firm AE Design group by visiting http://aedesigngroup.com. You can also reach out to Avigail directly by sending her an email to ae@aedesigngroup.com.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Learn more about their certification program by visiting AAHID.org.
http://aahid.org.

In this episode you will learn:

• How Avigail and her team integrate beauty, compassion and code requirements in every project.
• AE Design Group’s protocol from the moment they first visit a prospective client to the moment they win a project.
• How the team integrates the residents’ culture into the design of the space and how to integrate various cultures under one roof.
• The value of an endearing conversation between Avigail and a resident in an assisted living facility she designed.
• Why in memory care facilities, patterns on flooring and walls must be kept at a minimum.
• Why colors matter in senior living design.
• The best places on social media to follow AE Design Group and see pictures of new projects.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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/

Today I’m joined by Lisa Bonnet, Senior Interior Designer at the prestigious e4h -  Environments for Health Architecture - a global architecture firm committed exclusively to the design of innovative health facilities.

We discuss what’s it’s like to provide comfort to someone in a difficult situation or help someone celebrate a health milestone through the design of the hospital space.

Lisa shares how far healthcare design has come in the last ten years with the story of how one husband had to sleep on the floor of the hospital room in an older labor and delivery unit where his wife just gave birth, because it was the only thing available.

“The challenges of healthcare design are often like putting together a puzzle”, Lisa says, and it’s one of her favorite aspects of the work. Learn more about Lisa Bonnet and e4h architecture by visiting http://www.e4harchitecture.com/.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit https://aahid.org/ for more info.

In this episode you will learn:

• The perception of healthcare design is changing from sterile applications to comfort, beauty and creativity all within hospital and healthcare code requirements. This is making healthcare a more attractive career choice for new designers just out of design school.
• Where Lisa finds her design inspiration, including the last time she was pumping gas at a gas station.
• The story of how a husband in a labor and delivery unit wanted to sleep with his wife in the hospital room, and near his new born child, and the only thing the nurse could offer him was a blanket and the floor.
• The challenges of putting together what sometimes feels like a puzzle is one of Lisa’s favorite aspects of healthcare design and how to put all those moving parts together in a design.
• Encouraging flexibility and fostering communication between the owner and the general contractor and the design team is a key factor to working through onsite issues.
• How e4h makes each facility unique according to their geographical location.
• How planning experts and partners of e4h will engage the town or city surrounding the hospital during the research phase of the project to get their buy in.
• What advice Lisa has for new healthcare designers who are not that empathetic in nature but want to be.
• An insider’s view of e4h’s design user group meetings and the best ways to engage participants.
• Why part of the role as the designer is to get staff thinking about how to improve work-flow.
• When Lisa got laid off from her first design job at a hospitality design firm, fate stepped in and pointed her towards healthcare design.
• How the e4h team designs for “onstage” and “offstage” areas in the medical space and how this is very similar to hospitality design.

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.

 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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

Join in today’s episode with our lovely guest Aimee Burmaster Hicks — Principal at Page Architecture firm at their Texas location.

Aimee specializes in space planning and interior design development for corporate and healthcare clients. Her leadership role with Page builds on her commitment and collaborative approach to her work.

“I like the idea of freedom within commitment. Being truly committed to my work allows me to take design risks, and the projects I work on are better for it,” Aimee says, adding, “Collaboration is key. Everyone has something to contribute to the project process.”

My favorite part of our conversation was the story Aimee shared about how in order to win a project, the developer asked Aimee and her team to design a hospital out of legos in two hours (without prior knowledge and in the developer’s office) to assess how well the team could collaborate. That and how Aimee came into healthcare design kicking and screaming and now she loves it!

Aimee realized at an early age that she had the talent and ambition to work as a creative professional. “Being an interior designer is all I’ve ever wanted to do,” Aimee explains. With that goal set, she prepared for her career by graduating from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, a program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER).

With her work, she takes great pride in applying lessons learned from her previous projects to add value to the next.

“Each new project brings the opportunity to build upon both my technical knowledge and creativity,” she says.

“A new project also brings the chance to work with new team members I may not have worked with before. I like this relationship-building because it allows me to expand my ‘go-to’ resources within Page. I really feel that each project I do is better than the last.”

Aimee’s portfolio of projects include the 250,000-square-foot Children’s Medical Center at Legacy in Plano; a 90,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Dallas for Concentra; the 82,000-square-foot Baylor Surgical Hospital at Park Place in Fort Worth; the 63,000-square-foot Baylor Medical Center Uptown in Dallas; a 146,000-square-foot Hospital and 80,000-square-foot Medical Office Building for Forest Park Medical Center in Austin; the 450,000-square-foot tower, in addition to 45,000-square-feet of renovation of the Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa; and 29,000-square-foot Solomon Associate’s office in Dallas.

Learn more about Aimee and her gallery of gorgeous work at Page Architecture by visiting: http://pagethink.com.

A big thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org. You can gain access to the Center’s Knowledge Repository which contains over 2,500 references and key point summaries on multiple topics in different healthcare settings by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate.

And finally, I’d like to thank the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org

In today’s episode you will learn:

• What it means to be truly committed to the work and how it allows for more design risks for better outcomes.
• The story of how Aimee and her team at Page Architects won a hospital project by being asked by the developers to design the hospital out of legos in two hours.
• What makes collaboration successful and what is most challenging about it.
• How it took Aimee five years to really understand the patient experience and how healthcare design does make a real difference in the lives of patients, their families, caretakers and those working in the healthcare setting.
• What Aimee noticed at the hospital where she had her brain tumor removed made her question the value of her work.
• How hospitality and healthcare are now one of the same and what’s next.
• Why young interior designers out of college are choosing not to specialize in healthcare design and what Page Architects are doing to change this.
• How one hospital was built in the middle of nowhere by developers who see ten years into the future the mixed use community spaces that will surround and be part of the hospital setting like yoga and cooking classes.
• How Aimee came into healthcare design kicking and screaming and ended up loving it!
• How branding and technology are making their way into healthcare design in mixed use spaces.

Pour yourself a hot cup of your favorite coffee and lean into this delightful conversation with our inspiring guest Aimee Burmaster Hicks.

Visit us at http://healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com.

FEATURED PRODUCT: KRION + K-LIFE

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

"Certification enhances your credibility and your expertise in healthcare interior design. It distinguishes you from non-certified healthcare interior designers that are practicing in the healthcare design space and illustrates the amount of knowledge to deliver these types of environments." —Megan McNally on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast

Step into the world of healthcare design certification, where interior designers develop specialized expertise to create healing environments that protect patients and improve outcomes.

In this informative episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with Stephanie Fallon, President-Elect, and Megan McNally, President of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), who share insights about the path to becoming a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID).

From understanding the rigorous examination process to exploring the unique challenges of healthcare environments, Stephanie and Megan reveal why specialized certification has become increasingly critical in an industry where design directly impacts patient safety, infection control, and healing. Their combined 30+ years of experience creating award-winning healthcare spaces illuminates why certified designers are essential members of any healthcare project team.

Discover how AAHID's certification process is elevating the standard of healthcare design nationwide and creating a community of professionals dedicated to advancing evidence-based design practices. This conversation will give you a comprehensive understanding of how specialized certification is transforming healthcare environments and improving outcomes for patients and staff alike.

Learn more about the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/

Stephanie Fallon serves as Director of Interiors and Associate Partner at PhiloWilke Partnership, with 15 years specializing in Healthcare and Health Science Interiors.

Megan McNally is the Director of Interior Design at RYAN Companies, where she leads their National Healthcare Interior Design Practice. She was recently recognized as Healthcare Design's HCD10 in the Interior Design category.

In this enlightening conversation, Cheryl, Stephanie, and Megan explore:

• The mission and 20-year history of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) and its role in certifying healthcare design professionals

• The comprehensive CHID examination process that tests designers' knowledge of critical healthcare environments, from acute care to ambulatory and residential settings

• The two distinct pathways to CHID certification, accommodating both experienced designers and those newer to the healthcare specialty

• How certified designers understand and address unique healthcare challenges related to infection control, patient safety, staff functionality, and code compliance

• The professional benefits of certification, including leadership opportunities, networking with passionate CHIDs, and volunteer positions within committees

• The important impact CHIDs have on planning healthcare environments that promote healing through access to natural light, cleanable materials, and thoughtful design

• Emerging trends in healthcare design, including design for neurodiversity, increased focus on staff retention through supportive amenities, and community integration

• How sustainability, wellness, and technology integration are shaping the future of healthcare design, from robot pathways to AI integration

• A call for healthcare systems to require certified healthcare interior designers on project teams to ensure specialized expertise

• The personal stories of meaningful projects, including a dementia-friendly heart center designed with acoustic controls, intuitive wayfinding, and supportive aids

Whether you're a healthcare professional, interior designer considering healthcare specialization, or someone interested in how design impacts healing environments, this episode offers valuable insights into the specialized world of healthcare interior design certification. Join us for an informative discussion about how certified designers are transforming healthcare spaces and improving outcomes through thoughtful, evidence-based design. Listen to the episode now!

Shout Outs

• Past Episode Mentions:

  • [30:43] "For anyone who's listening out there, Episode 64 was" (about the Durable Codings Fabric Task Force)
  • [36:53] "Episode 65, " (featuring Dr. Katie Padito about neurodiversity)

  Individual Shoutouts:

  • [29:10] "on the committee as well and represented our group, Jane Rohde." https://www.jsrassociates.net/jane

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/

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.

Join in this intimate conversation with Jocelyn Stroupe, Director of Healthcare Interiors At Cannon Design--an integrated global design firm that unites a dynamic team of architects, engineers, industry experts and builders driven by a singular goal: to help solve their clients’ and society’s greatest challenges.

My favorite part of the conversation was the wisdom Jocelyn shared around the humanity of healthcare design and how to bring in all parts of the project--economics, community, culture and the human experience.

With 25 years of industry experience, Jocelyn is a leading expert in the health market. Jocelyn thrives on uniting the disciplines of planning, programming, branding, and facility management with cohesive, comforting interior design. She is especially invested in understanding the unique needs of all users – patients, visitors, providers and staff – in their healthcare settings..

Jocelyn derives inspiration for spatial and interior design work from many typologies but finds various themes in nature particularly fascinating – patterns and color, relationships between humans and the natural world, the changing phases of plant life.

These studies provide Jocelyn with keen insights about placemaking and the design needs of people in these living spaces. As a result, her interiors evoke an optimism that creates positive experiences for patients, family, and staff. Jocelyn’s colleagues and clients appreciate her approachable, collaborative and genuine approach – and her intuitive approach to creating healing environments.

Jocelyn is a frequent speaker and contributor to Healthcare Design and the Center for Health Design, among other outlets, and she has recently been named to Healthcare Design’s HCD 10. The annual awards program honors professionals across 10 categories of nominees, shining a spotlight on the broad spectrum of stars and their contributions to our industry, specifically recognizing accomplishments over the last year.

Jocelyn has advanced Cannon Design to one of the most recognized in the industry – ranked the No. 2 Healthcare Interior Firm on Interior Design’s “Giants” List in 2017 and No. 5 Healthcare Design firm by Modern Healthcare in 2018.

You can learn more about Jocelyn Stroupe and Cannon Design at: www.cannondesign.com.

The Center For Health Design has joined us as an industry partner! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate.

Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org.

In the episode you will learn:

• How more hospital clients are asking designers to create a patient and caretaker experience that sets them apart.
• The importance of using both the right and left sides of the brain when designing a large scale human space.
• How to get creative with patient-centered design decisions that meet certain criteria, including the budget.
• How to have confidence when working with your strategic partners.
• The process Jocelyn Stroupe and her firm Cannon Design used in the design of the 3.5-million-square-foot Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), one of the largest healthcare projects recently constructed in North America.
• How Jocelyn and her team at Cannon Design honored the natural environment of the island for the replacement facility project for Nantucket Cottage Hospital, in Nantucket Island, Mass., and how they honored two beach trees in the process.
• Within one year of designing the 126,00-square-foot Kettering Cancer Center, Kettering’s market share grew, employee engagement improved from the 54th to 70th percentile, and patient satisfaction is now in the 90th percentile. How did this happen? Listen in to find out!
• The best advice for healthcare interior designers just starting out.
• Healthcare design trends for 2019 and beyond.
• How hospitality is playing a role in healthcare design and whether this trend is here to stay.

Pour yourself a hot cup of tea and lean into this delightful conversation with our inspiring guest Jocelyn Stroupe.

Visit us at www.healthcareidpodcast.com or email us at info@healthcareidpodcast.com.

Featured Company: Porcelanosa

Porcelanosa is a company that focuses on developing eco-friendly technology innovations. All of Porcelanosa’s manufacturing plants, located in Spain, are equipped with many sustainable features – including water filtering systems, recycling systems, gas burning technology, and other processes and equipment that aim to reduce resource depletion and contamination. Porcelanosa takes pride in being one of the first conglomerates in the tile industry that obtained the ISO 14001 certification for environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.

Porcelanosa also considers the environment when developing and designing their products. For example, many of Porcelanosa’s products, including various tiles and KRION® Solid Surface material, are created utilizing recycled materials. Porcelanosa’s bathroom products – including faucets, toilets, and shower heads – were specially developed to consume less water and energy.

To learn more about Porcelanosa’s eco-friendly products, visit their website.

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/

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 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/

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 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/

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.

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/

Lisa M. Cini, Tech-Thought Leader, Best-selling author, National Designer for Senior Living and Aging in Place Environments, and Principal at Mosaic Design Studio on her purchase of the storied Columbus, Ohio Woodland Manor Mansion. Lisa (and her team) are in the process of transforming the mansion into a fully functional living experience to highlight the newest innovations in technology for senior and multi-generational living. She shares, “I was driving past this mansion one day, and I had always seen it on my drive home for about 20 years, and there was a for sale sign outside. And I thought, I’m supposed to buy this.” This and more on the marriage of high-tech and healthcare design for multi-generational and senior living. Learn more about Lisa M. Cini by visiting: http://mosaicdesignstudio.com and https://lisamcini.com.

Lisa’s latest book entitled, BOOM -  The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Leveraging Technology So That You Can Preserve Your Independent Lifestyle and Thrive is an #1 Amazon Bestseller. Lisa is also the author of Hive - “The Simple Guide to Multigenerational Living” and  “The Future is Here: Senior Living Reimagined.”

Lisa M. Cini has been published worldwide and she is a monthly contributor to national senior living websites and magazines. Lisa is considered a visionary in her field, and she is credited with developing repeatable, sustainable and durable designs that save her clients time and money.

Lisa has received a multitude of awards and honors for her design skills and business and leadership acumen, and has shared her senior living design expertise on the program “Today in America with Terry Bradshaw.”

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning, eco-conscious Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Porcelanosa’s anti-bacterial, solid surface product K-LIFE (think countertops, backsplashes, sinks, and more) uses a technology called photocatalysis. P purifies the air, self-cleans, expels harmful bacteria, and eliminate chemical products when it is exposed to light.

K-LIFE can help reduce Hospital Acquired Infections and it’s a gorgeous product. It can be shaped into anything you want, printed on, and lit up. Imagine the design possibilities for a hospital room! Learn more about Porcelanosa’s K-LIFE and how to order samples of this BPA-FREE Certified and Reach Compliant product by visiting: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/klife/.

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design and
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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/.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round! If you enjoyed any part of this show, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, to friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

In the second part of my conversation with Scott McFadden, Director of Design at BSA LifeStructures--an architectural and engineering firm that designs facilities to support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discoveries--you’ll hear how on larger projects, the team builds what they call a life size “Cardboard City” in a big warehouse to test out the plan, show it to the client, and then reassess what they’ve learned. It’s fascinating and so is this episode. Learn more about Scott and BSA Life Structures at: https://www.bsalifestructures.com/

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info.

In this episode you will learn:

• BFA’s discovery and collaboration process at the beginning of a project includes large scale models, and puzzles presented on tables to clients and staff who get to participate in this deeply experiential and engaging process.
• Once the floorplan is solid, the team builds what they call a life size “Cardboard City” in a big warehouse to test out the plan, show it to the client, and then reassess what they’ve learned.
• One of Scott’s favorite parts of healthcare design is the ability to create a hospital that doesn’t feel like a hospital.
• Infection control is a huge issue and the durability of products that last 20+ years is forefront in the minds of designers, architects and planners.
• A day in the life of Scott at BSA Life Structures and what it takes to keep the energy high in his career.
• Advice to new healthcare designers starting out.
• If you’re a kid in the 70’s who loves to design and draw and you don’t have a straightedge, you can use Lincoln Logs instead!
• A Sky Farm was created on the exterior of a large hospital project where hospital chefs would give demonstrations and classes on food and gardening.

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

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/

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.

"When somebody shows you who they truly are, believe them the first time. From the very beginning, we took Emory at their word when they said they wanted to design and build a cancer center never before seen or imagined." —Anthony Treu on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast

Step into a world where healthcare spaces nurture healing, empower caregivers, and transform the patient experience. In this inspiring episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with visionary healthcare architect Anthony Treu, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), who is revolutionizing how we think about healthcare design.

From a fourth-grader sketching houses to the one of the architects behind award-winning cancer centers at SOM, Anthony shares the remarkable journey of creating spaces that combine cutting-edge innovation with profound human comfort. He and his teams’ work on the groundbreaking Emory Winship Cancer Center in Atlanta, Georgia shows us what's possible when we dare to reimagine healthcare delivery from the ground up.

Discover how Anthony and his team are creating healthcare environments that feel less like institutions and more like sanctuaries of healing, where high-tech innovation meets human-centered design. This conversation will leave you believing in the power of architecture to transform the healthcare experience.

Learn more about Anthony Treu and SOM's pioneering healthcare architecture projects at: https://www.som.com/.

SOM partnered with May Architecture, https://www.mayarchitecture.com/ on the Emory Winship Cancer Center project. Anthony credits this collaboration as a cornerstone of the project's success, combining SOM's innovative approach with May Architecture's specialized clinical design expertise.

In this enlightening conversation, Cheryl and Anthony explore:

• The revolutionary spirit behind Emory Winship Cancer Center, where traditional cancer care was completely reimagined to put patients first

• How rethinking the basic layout of cancer care reduced treatment planning from weeks to a single day

• The stunning results of patient-centered design: registration times cut in half, satisfaction scores soaring into the 90th percentile, and staff retention improving by 10%

• The beautiful balance of creating spaces that feel both technologically advanced and warmly inviting

• How questioning core assumptions – like "Do we really need waiting rooms?" – can lead to breakthrough innovations

• The future of healthcare spaces, where rooms might quietly monitor vital signs without patients even knowing

•  Anthony's philosophy of approaching each project with fresh eyes, free from the weight of convention

• Stories from some of SOM’s global projects in Egypt and Kazakhstan that reveal universal truths about human-centered healthcare design

• The exciting frontier of healthcare design, where ambient technology and passive monitoring could transform the patient experience

• How collaboration and trust between architects, engineers, and visionary clients can turn seemingly impossible dreams into reality

• The power of asking better questions rather than just designing better solutions

Whether you're a healthcare professional, designer, architect, or someone who cares about improving the healthcare experience, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about what's possible in healthcare design. Join us for a masterclass in how thoughtful design can transform not just buildings, but the entire experience of giving and receiving care. Listen to the episode now!

Shout Outs

1. May Architecture (00:24:11)

• Described as cornerstone partner for Emory project

2. CBR Healthcare (00:25:19)

• Program manager for Emory project

3. Batson Cook (00:25:24)

• Contractor for Emory project

4. Newcombe and Boyd (00:25:24)

• Engineering partners

Featured Projects:

1. Emory Winship Cancer Center - Atlanta, Georgia  (00:00:48)
2. Egypt's National Cancer Institute (00:44:23)
3. Almaty's International Medical Center (00:44:27)
4. Roper St. Francis Healthcare - Charleston, South Carolina (00:48:55)

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/

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. For more information, visit https://www.porcelanosa.com/us/healthcare.

On part 1 of today’s episode Cheryl interviews Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture.

Cheryl says, “The most fascinating piece of part 1 in today’s interview is learning all the details of how and when the work of these two highly specialized professionals intersects within the same healthcare projects. How do these two women, with very different objectives and goals within a complex healthcare project, work together to ensure the project is smooth and inclusive of everyone’s perspective?” This and so much more about today’s world of healthcare design from these two brilliant women on part 1 of today’s episode!

Learn more about Minta Ferguson and Erika Hill by visiting: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/.

Listen to McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s podcast; Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare here: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/healthcare/.

In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Minta and Erika, they discuss:

• Who are Erika Hill and Minta Ferguson and how does their specialized work within McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture intersect on projects?

• How does the concept of collaboration play a vital role within Minta and Erika’s projects and what does a collaborative moment look like for these two?

• Why is it important for Minta and Erika to understand that everyone on a project consumes knowledge differently?

• Are meetings an organic process for Minta and Erika or are they set in how they flow and function?

• When is it important to ‘push the envelope’ on a project?

• How do Minta and Erika resolve ‘healthy conflicts’ on a project?

• What does it mean to build trust in relationships in Minta and Erika’s work?

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 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/

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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 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.

Whitney Hendrickson, former Pediatric RN and current Healthcare Interior Designer at Perkins+Will shares her thoughts on what hospitals might look like in the year 2040. “I’m sure there will be smart footwalls, maybe an Alexa-style nurse call system, a way to take peoples’ weights through the floor and their blood pressure through the bed they are sitting in,” says Whitney. Tune into this and more on what it’s like to be a healthcare interior designer from the perspective of a former pediatric nurse on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round. 

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning, eco-conscious Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Porcelanosa’s anti-bacterial, solid surface product K-LIFE (think countertops, backsplashes, sinks, and more) uses a technology called photocatalysis that purifies the air, self-cleans, expels harmful bacteria, and eliminate chemical products. 

K-LIFE can help reduce Hospital Acquired Infections and it’s a gorgeous product. It can be shaped into anything you want, printed on, and lit up. Imagine the design possibilities for a hospital room! Learn more about Porcelanosa’s K-LIFE and how to order samples of this BPA-FREE Certified and Reach Compliant product by visiting: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/klife/

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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/.

Join in this heartwarming conversation with healthcare interior designer and President of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Design (AAHID), Libby Laguta.

Libby has over 35 years of healthcare experience working with hospitals, senior living communities, behavioral health, cancer treatments centers, and women and children’s centers. She sits on the board of directors of the AAHID, whose goal is to advance the practice of Healthcare Interior Design.

You’ll learn so much from the conversation with Libby Laguta , including:

• How to distinguish yourself as a healthcare interior designer by becoming a CHID - Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® through the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Design.
• How the AAHID facilitates mentoring.
• Why not everything needs to look like the deep South.
• The importance of knowing your residents.
• The danger of losing the hands-on aspect of design.
• The therapeutic value of trees and other biophilia.
• How the consumer is influencing healthcare designers to make patients and families feel more at ease and comfortable in their physical environment.
• How hospitality design is influencing the design of senior living communities by giving dignity back to residents who desire safe beautiful and nurturing living environments.
• Why mergers and acquisitions are one of Libby’s favorite types of projects because it’s a big opportunity to improve caregiver and operations models.
• A sweet story about older adult resident Charlie at The Lodge at Bethany — an assisted living and memory care facility that Libby designed — who teaches weekly classes to kids on things like how to give a proper handshake.

Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee and relax into this endearing conversation with our heart-centered guest Libby Laguta.

Visit us at  www.healthcareidpodcast.com  or email us at  info@healthcareidpodcast.com

Featured Product:

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

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.

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.

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.

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/

Rosalyn Cama, FASID, NCIDQ, EDAC, President and Principal Interior Designer at CAMA Inc. on The Time Between - traditionally known as “waiting time” in the hospital and healthcare setting. Rosalyn shares, “The space between care delivery can be so much longer. We decided to map these experiences and called it The Time Between. We wanted to know what people were thinking, feeling and seeking for distraction, and how the built environment could possibly improve those conditions. It is during these times of waiting that pain and confusion set in not just for patients, but for family members, as well.” Learn more about The Time Between, and how it is during this time that patient satisfaction shifts as the patient’s perception of care changes. This, and how CAMA Inc. is partnering with artisans and manufacturers to harness the healing power of touch and promote physical contact between patients, loved ones, and caregivers.

Rosalyn Cama, has been the President & Principal of CAMA Inc. for 36 years. CAMA is a health design lab, studio, and collection that has spearheaded the evidence-based design movement. You and your team use research, team leadership, consulting, prototyping, and interior design to create environments and experiences that empower wellbeing.

Rosalyn, along with partner artisans and manufacturers, started The CAMA Collection, in 2015. The Collection addresses the gap in the kit-of-parts needed to fully develop innovative interior environments that impact human behavior. CAMA Collection won Best of Year from Interior Design Magazine in 2015 and the Nightingale Award's Best of Competition in 2016.

Rosalyn was also a 2019 ASID Design Innovation Award Winner and named one of 2019’s Women In Design---an honor awarded by Healthcare Design Magazine for her and her teams’ creativity, thought leadership, and lasting works in the field of healthcare design. Learn more about Rosalyn Cama and CAMA Inc. by visiting https://www.camainc.com/. Learn more about The Cama Collection by visiting: http://www.camacollection.com/. 

This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Learn more about Porcelanosa by visiting http://Porcelanosa.com.

This episode is sponsored by Stance Healthcare. It’s 2019 and the best, most comfortable, beautiful, cleanable, durable and long lasting furniture for the hospital and healthcare space is a big freaking deal for designers. The award winning Stance Healthcare specializes in furniture for the healthcare environment that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. Check out their complete catalog at: http://stancehealthcare.com. 

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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/.

Today I’m joined by Scott McFadden, Director of Design at BSA LifeStructures--an architectural and engineering firm that designs facilities to support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discoveries.

Scott is brilliant and passionate, and generously shares his wisdom from his 30 years of design work. My favorite part of the conversation was learning about one of BSA’s latest projects called, Giving Hope Family Centers, the first of its kind in the United States, designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities like autism. As Scott shares, “The existence of such a place will help thousands of people of any age and their families come from all over the world for various health and medical support. The facility will include a huge recreational component, with bowling alleys, swimming pools, a movie theater and an education component, including job training.” To learn more about Scott McFadden and BSA Life Structures, visit: https://bsalifestructures.com

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why it’s important to always look for a YES for a window in the patient room, not just to let natural light in, but to give a patient who is in bed with limited mobility, a view.
• When to push back on a design issue on a project and why.
• The details of a current BSA project, “Giving Hope Family Centers”, the first of its kind in the United States, designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
• How to support clients who suddenly have to place a hospital project on hold because of budget issues.
• What visionary healthcare means to Scott and BSA Life Structures.
• What healthcare is going to look like in the year 2040.
• Physicians are going to attack disease in the future and that will change how the physical space is designed.
• Where Scott finds his current design inspiration.
• How empathy plays a role in design in 2019.
• How the hospitality industry has been a game changer for healthcare designers and made it easier to design comfortable and beautiful healing spaces.
• Why the integration of retail corridors in hospitals is becoming more and more common.

Featured Product

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain.

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

Today, I’m joined by Avigail Eisenstadt, CEO, Founder and Principal Interior Designer at AE Design Group. We discuss what is was really like for Avigail to land her first nursing home gig only one day after graduating from New York School of Interior Design, and her surprise of how much she loved it! We also speak about how Avigail blends her own unique style of hospitality design with her healthcare projects, and how healthcare won her over because of the profound and direct impact it has on the lives of residents, families and staff of the nursing homes, assisted living facilities and environments for aging she and her team design. Learn more about Avigail Eisenstadt and her firm AE Design group by visiting http://aedesigngroup.com. You can also reach out to Avigail directly by sending her an email to ae@aedesigngroup.com.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Learn more about their certification program by visiting AAHID.org.
http://aahid.org.

In this episode you will learn: 

• How Avigail serendipitously found her first nursing home project just out of interior design school and how that put her on the road to healthcare design.
• Avigail's answer to my question, "What makes a dream project the best nursing home/senior living community in the world?"
• How you can still make an assisted living space beautiful with a limited budget.
• When you have empathy for one of the hardest life transitions of an older adult into an assisted living space, you can then begin to design the very best space for a resident.
• The family’s perspective when they tour a prospective assisted living facility and why the last room (where the family sits down to talk) is the most important.
• The consideration of practical details to keep seniors feeling independent, like faucet in the bathroom has to be a level handle rather than a knob because it can be hard to grasp and turn.
• The importance of considering the mindset of both the staff and the resident.
• How a post occupancy evaluation of Avigail’s very first project shaped her vision of future projects.
• The influence of high-end hospitality on healthcare design and how this has changed in the past 10 years since AE Design Group was established.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. 

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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

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.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info.

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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.

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/

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

Shout-Outs

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

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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.

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/

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.

“We are seeing that they are greatly reduced in size. People are now able to check-in online. You are able to go into your space when it is your turn. Gone are the days of sitting in that bus station elbow to elbow, waiting room so we are seeing a reduction in size.” –Cam Twohey on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast

Cheryl’s guest today on the podcast is Cam Twohey, AIA, WELL AP, NCARB, Associate Principal,  Senior Project Architect at Kahler Slater. On today’s episode, Cam shares the number one significant change that COVID created in healthcare design in her work including the end of waiting rooms, her favorite current projects at Kahler Slater, her volunteer work at The American Institute of Architects and so much more! Sit back, relax and enjoy Cheryl’s conversation with Cam Twohey on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0!

Learn more about Cam Twohey, AIA, WELL AP, NCARB, Associate Principal, Senior Project Architect, Kahler Slater by visiting: https://www.kahlerslater.com/

In Cheryl’s conversation with Cam Twohey, they discuss:

• What has changed most significantly in the last two years since COVID in healthcare that is affecting Cam’s work

• Why are waiting rooms a thing of the past and what has replaced them?

• Cam’s favorite current project and why

• What’s it like when Cam works with many others on a project?

• How is Cam’s role different at Kahler Slater then it was at her former employment as Senior Project Architect at HOK?

• Did healthcare find Cam or did Cam find healthcare? Learn about her path to healthcare.

• What’s it like for Cam to volunteer at The American Institute of Architects and how can you get involved?

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 - 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.

"There’s a great saying among the neurodivergent community. If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." -Kati Peditto on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0

Meet Dr. Kati Peditto, an environmental psychologist and Senior Design Researcher at DLR Group who's transforming how we think about neurodivergent design. Featured in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The BBC, Kati brings both professional expertise and personal experience as someone with AuDHD to this vital conversation about creating truly inclusive spaces. Join host Cheryl Janis for an illuminating discussion that will challenge everything you thought you knew about healthcare design.

Get ready to discover why designing for neurodivergence goes far beyond quiet rooms and sensory spaces, the surprising ways our environments affect behavior - from ICU alarms to office kitchen smells, and how a 49-day cross-country run shaped her revolutionary approach to healthcare spaces. 

Whether you're a designer, healthcare professional, or someone passionate about creating more inclusive spaces, this conversation will open your eyes to the profound impact of thoughtful, evidence-based design. Join us for an unforgettable journey into what's new in healthcare design with Dr. Kati Peditto!

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about Dr. Kati Peditto and DLR by visiting this link: https://www.dlrgroup.com/

Connect with Kati:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katipeditto/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedittophd/

Ready to have your perspective transformed? 

In this episode, Cheryl and Kati explore:

• The eye-opening truth about neurodivergence:

• Why it's so much more than today's "hot topic"

• The surprising differences between male and female presentations

• How neurodivergent minds process environments differently

• What designers often miss when creating "inclusive" spaces

• Game-changing design insights:

• The unexpected reason office kitchen locations matter more than acoustics

• Why traditional "quiet rooms" aren't enough

• How hospital alarm systems are failing our healthcare workers

• The missing pieces in current universal design approaches

• Personal revelations and powerful experiences:

• Kati's fascinating journey to discovering her own neurodivergence

• The life-changing 49-day cross-country run that shaped her research

• What it's really like navigating the design world as a neurodivergent professional

• Why some environments exhaust neurodivergent individuals

• The future of inclusive design:

• Moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions

• Revolutionary approaches to stakeholder engagement

• Why evidence-based design is crucial for neurodivergent spaces

• How to create truly adaptable environments

Shout Outs

4:03 -  Cornell University - PhD in human behavior and design 

4:08 -  The Washington Post, The Atlantic, BBC 

4:12  - Center for Health Design - 2018 new investigator award 

4:26  - St. Mary's College of Maryland - 2017 scholarship award 

21:39 - Johns Hopkins Hospital - ICU research experience 

30:20 -  Ulman Cancer Fund (now Ulman Foundation) - cross-country fundraiser

47.42 - DLR Group - current role 

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/

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 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/

Join in this intimate conversation with Jane Rohde, Principal and Founder of JSR Associates Inc.——an architecture and interior design firm, specializing (and known for) senior living.

Jane believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living facilities through research, advocacy, and humanistic approaches to care. She and her team are committed to supportive design that recognizes elders’ individuality and results in thriving, joyful environments.

It was hard to choose a favorite part of the interview because the entire conversation was magical. If I had to choose a favorite part, it was how Jane refers to her years in this field as a “covert operation”——asking senior living residents the right questions and then listening attentively to their answers, sneaking into management and operations meetings to uncover the biggest challenges and then working tirelessly to solve them. 

In 2015, Jane received the first Changemaker Award for Environments for Aging from The Center for Health Design and in 2018, she received the ASID Design for Humanity Award. In October 2018, she was a Women in Design honoree awarded by Healthcare Design Magazine. Jane has been recognized as an Honorary Alumni of Clemson University for her teaching contribution to the Architecture + Health program.

Jane is certified by the American College of Healthcare Architects, the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She sits on various senior living, healthcare, and sustainability committees to support the creation of a tipping point for person-centered care environments like The Research Advisory Council which is the research arm of The Center for Health Design, the 2010 Cycle of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities, and the ASHRAE 189.2 High Performance Healthcare Facilities Committee.

Her specialties include: Senior living consulting, healthcare consulting, architecture and interior design for senior living and healthcare projects, focus groups, facilitations and development consulting. Learn more about Jane Rohde and JSR by visiting: http://www.jsrassociates.net/

Here’s what you’ll learn in the interview: 

• Germany’s fascinating medieval era community — The Fuggerei—one of the earliest known retirement communities where widowers and widows when to live, eat and wander through gardens when they were no longer able to work.
• How Jane opened her business because she saw a wide gap between operations, user needs, and design. She set out to close that gap by designing fully functioning spaces to better serve residents and staff.
• The story of Jane’s friend and senior living resident Miriam who influenced Jane to become a leader in making changes to the senior living environment, and the table Jane designed to help wheelchair bound Miriam have more dignity in social situations. * How the most rewarding aspects of this work are when you see a resident’s life changed for the good.
• The first step to take when you’re a new healthcare interior designer just starting out.
• Why education is now playing an increasingly important role in bringing more people to this field.
• How millennials are inspiring new senior living models.
• When senior residents look at themselves in the mirror, they see their vital self, not their current situation regardless of their physical, emotional or mental challenges. 

Visit us at  www.healthcareidpodcast.com  or email us at  info@healthcareidpodcast.com

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“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/.

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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/

In the second part of my conversation with Debra Levin, CEO and President of The Center for Health Design, you’ll hear about Debra’s "aha" moment when she was with her dying mom in the ICU and subsequent hospice care. That, and how healthcare has radically changed in the past 10 years with the blurring of the lines between retail, hospitality and healthcare. To learn more about The Center for Health Design, please visit: http://healthdesign.org.

The Center for Health Design also happens to be our industry partner! Learn how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit AAHID.org for more info.

In part 2 of this episode you will learn:

• When Debra’s mom spent her final days in the ICU and hospice care, Debra’s role as leader for CHD and her role as daughter came together.
• A personal story about how vulnerability was important in Debra’s opening talk at CHD Expo, after the passing of her mom.
• How Evidence Based Design is different now than it was 10 years ago.
• The increased accessibility of The Knowledge Repository at The Center makes it even easier for healthcare design professionals to get the evidence to do their best work.
• What the peer-reviewed HERD Journal is and how it can benefit your firm.
• What is changing in healthcare design is the blurring of the lines between retail, hospitality and healthcare, and why mixed-use space is going to continue to grow exponentially.
• Wisdom for the new designer and why not to let anything stop you from following your passion.
• Why healthcare design as a career can feed your soul because of its impact on others.
• What’s currently happening at the Center for Health design can help your firm navigate Post-Occupancy Evaluations with speed and ease.

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In the second part of my conversation with Lisa Bonnet, Senior Interior Designer at the prestigious e4h -  Environments for Health Architecture, Lisa discusses the advancements in surface products in the hospital space that have contributed to the reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infections.

In older hospitals, countertops around sinks have traditionally been unhygienic areas where bacteria and other icky stuff tend to hang out.

As Lisa shares, research has shown that with the introduction of revolutionary products like seamless, solid surface and antibacterial countertops that can be shaped and curved to meet the aesthetic and code requirements of the hospital and the design team, HAI’s have been significantly reduced.

Lisa wrote an article about this subject in Medical Construction and Design Magazine entitled, How Sterile is Too Sterile? She unpacks that article more here in part 2 of the episode. Read the article here: https://mcdmag.epubxp.com/i/853600-jul-aug-2017/22?m4= To learn more about Lisa Bonnet and e4h architecture visit: http://www.e4harchitecture.com/.

Thank you to our industry partner The Center For Health Design! Learn more about how CHD can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org.

And to the American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers, thank you for your support of this program. Enhance your professional credibility by earning the Certified Healthcare Interior Design credential. Visit http://aahid.org for more info.

In this episode you will learn:

• Some of the biggest successes are some of the smallest details on a project.
• How e4h studies ALL the nuances of a project, for example, where the patient’s empty suitcase is placed in the hospital room, so it is out of the staff’s way.
• In the 90’s, the industry started using products that had soft, organic textures and wood look products to provide more of a hospitality or residential aesthetic. That is still common today as a result of patient input and competition among hospitals that desire this aesthetic.
• How seamless, solid surface and antibacterial countertops that can be shaped and curved to meet the aesthetic and code requirements of the hospital and the design team have significantly helped reduce Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s).
• The evolution of hospitals embracing the patient-centered design is the direct result of input from many stakeholders including patients, infection prevention specialists, the environmental services team  
• Why Lisa’s current favorite project is a long term acute rehab facility which includes the design of a new breakfast area near a nurse’s station, and how this solves a very big problem for staff and patients.
• What a critical success factor looks like in e4h projects.
• How evidence-based design has been proven to improve the health of patients and staff, and how this is a fundamental passion of the team at e4h.
• What it’s like to work at a global architecture firm committed exclusively to the design of innovative health facilities.
• How technology continues to play a bigger role in healthcare design.

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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. 

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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/

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Suzanne Fawley - Behavioral Health Consultant at Stance Healthcare on her early childhood experiences in the ED where her mother was an RN and the director of the department. “There were times when the school bus let me off at the hospital,” explains Suzanne. Most of the time I watched people, and noticed how they processed anger or hurt and pain, and illness.” This and more on the changing face of behavioral health design on today’s episode. Learn more about Stance healthcare and their line of furniture designed for the behavioral health setting at: http://www.stancehealthcare.com

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Let’s play a game. I want you to count up every time you’ve had furniture delivered on a hospital or healthcare project, and the product fell short of your expectations. Do that on one hand. Now, on the other hand, I want you to count up how many times you’ve had to compromise the integrity of a project because you’ve been limited by furniture options and budget. Now, that was kind of a trick question because I know all of you need more than two hands to count up these situations. Here’s a solution: Stance Healthcare. Stance specializes in furniture for the hospital and healthcare setting, and they pride themselves on working with designers who need to modify furniture for a variety of end users. Here’s a great example. At the request of a designer, Stance modified their popular Legend chair to create a closed arm panel and they made the seat depth adjustable for different sized residents in an assisted living facility. How freaking cool is that? Start exploring now at: http://stancehealthcare.com/.

In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Suzanne Fawley, you will learn:

• How the sudden disappearance of Suzanne’s father at age 8 and his sudden return several years later at age 25, impacted Suzanne’s career path.
• What Suzanne learned from her several years long childhood experience of spending time in the ED after school where her mom was a nurse at the hospital.
• What Suzanne learned about furniture and how materials performed from working for some of the best furniture manufacturing professionals in the industry.
• What Suzanne’s diverse and rich career path, including her post college internship at Hayden Design Associate and her college summer work at Burlington Furniture Industries, taught her about behavioral health design.
• The difference between behavioral health and mental health, and what The Center for Health Design is now calling this specification.
• The current state of mental health in the United States and how the growth of behavioral health facilities is supporting the demand.
• The most positive changes in mental health design from Suzanne’s perspective as a product developer.
• How behavioral health design is distinctly different from regular commercial design or general hospital design.
• The definition of the term “Resimercial” and why Suzanne finds it so distasteful.

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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.

Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.  

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/

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.

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Melinda P. Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, CHID, RID, CASP, LEED AP, and Senior Associate and Project Manager at THW Design on the need for private family rooms at senior living facilities. When a male executive at an assisted living facility was quietly in conversation with a resident, the resident suddenly and peacefully died. In order not to not alarm the other residents, the executive continued to softly speak to the woman, while holding her hand. According to Melinda, these types of experiences are on the rise and have created a need for dedicated and private family rooms. This and more on Environments for Aging design trends on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round. Learn more about Melinda P. Avila-Torio and THW Design by visiting http://thw.com. 

*Please note this correction: The Ring Video, mentioned in the episode by Melinda, said to be brought into the 2009 Idea House was incorrect. The Digital Door View by FirstView Security is the correct name of this product. Home Technology Systems, Inc. was the vendor who brought The Digital Door View to the Idea House.  We apologize for this error.

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Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and
• The American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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/.

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/

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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.

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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.

Sara Marberry, EDAC, Healthcare Design Expert, Marketing Consultant, and writer on the short-and long-term effects of the current crisis on the healthcare design industry. Sara shares, “A halt on projects in the short term is not necessarily a bad thing. I think this will bring more renovation projects to make them safer to attract new residents in senior care facilities, for example.” This and how Sara’s career path changed at age 25 when she met Wayne Ruga at the San Francisco Furniture Mart on today's episode of the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast!

Sara Marberry has been a healthcare design expert, writer, speaker, and marketing consultant for the past 30 years. Her industry involvement is wide and deep, including board positions with The Center for Health Design and the Symposium on Healthcare Design. In 1993, Sara and her colleagues formed the nonprofit Center for Health Design, which has been instrumental in advancing the idea that the design of the physical environment affects patient outcomes.

Sara has written 4 books on healthcare design including:

1. Power of Color
2. Innovations in Healthcare Design
3. Healthcare Design
4. Improving Healthcare With Better Building Design

Aside from her client work with Sara Marberry LLC, Sara has worked with organizations on the front lines of healthcare, like the Joint Commission and Healing Healthcare Systems. She has done website projects with the Facility Guidelines Institute and the American Academy of Healthcare Designers.

Sara regularly blogs on current events and topics related to healthcare design and senior living design at https://www.saramarberry.com/.

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 - The Lightning Round. If you enjoyed any part of this show, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, and to your online community. Stay safe and be well! For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com.

In part of today’s episode Cheryl speaks with Rebecca Donner, IIDA, NCIDQ, Founder and Principal of Inner Design Studio. They discuss the rise of a new and unique challenge in the design community, stemming from HGTV’s popular shows like Fixer Uppers. As Rebecca shares, “The University’s drop-out rates have increased in the design community in the United States at an alarming rate. Interior design students are leaving their design programs around their second year, stating this is not what design looks like on television.” This and more on the changing face of healthcare design from this passionate 30-year healthcare design veteran. 

‘Show-Me State’ native Rebecca Donner made her way to Nashville to earn an interior design degree at O’More College of Design. After graduating and completing challenging internship work, she found her calling in commercial healthcare interior design work. In 1993 this led her to found an interior design firm that specializes in health care design. Inner Design Studio began with one client and one employee. Today the 12 person firm handles numerous projects a year. Nashville’s leading healthcare interior design firm, Inner Design Studio is a strong team of experienced designers who have completed more than 891 medical facilities throughout the country.

Rebecca has published articles in Healthcare Design Magazine, Medical Construction & Design Magazine, Floor Focus Magazine and Health Facilities Management Magazine.

In 2018, Rebecca was the recipient of the second annual International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Tennessee Chapter Legend Award.

Learn more about Rebecca Donner and Inner Design Studio by visiting http://innerdesignstudio.com. Learn more about Women In Healthcare by visiting: http://womeninhealthcare.org.

In part one of Cheryl’s conversation today with Rebecca Donner, you will learn:

• Why have HGTV’s popular shows like Fixer Uppers created a new and unique challenge in the design community?
• Why interior design students in the United States are dropping out of school at an alarming rate, and what to do about it.
• What is the ACE high school mentor program?
• Rebecca’s advice to interior design students who want to specialize in healthcare, but are afraid to do so.
• How can design create positive distractions for kids in distress?
• What are the treehouses at Lutheran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana and how do they create an exceptional positive distraction for kids? How did Rebecca and her team come up with the idea?
• How have materials played a key role in creating comfortable and nurturing healthcare environments and how has this changed over the years? 
• How Rebeca and her team stay positive when working on oftentimes large and sometimes challenging projects.
• What are patient boards in the patient room, how do they contribute to a heightened sense of calm among patients and families, and why are they becoming more popular?

Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how The Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 the second half of Cheryl’s conversation today with Tama Duffy Day, Health & Wellness Leader at Gensler Architecture, Tama offers insight into her two-year position as podcast host on Gensler’s popular podcast, Design Exchange. Tama’s gives her advice to other design firms about whether or not to start their own podcast. She shares, “Being a podcast host gives you an opportunity to allow someone else’s voice to be heard.” Tama shares her insight on this and more on the changing face of healthcare design and its potential to impact health and wellness, globally.

Tama Duffy Day is a global author, lecturer, and speaker. She and her team at Gensler have received more than 50 awards and honors for their work, and for three consecutive years Tama was named one of the “Most Influential People in Healthcare Design” by Healthcare Design magazine. Tama is one of the few design professionals inducted as a fellow into the American College of Healthcare Executives. Learn more about Tama Duffy Day and Gensler Architecture by visiting https://www.gensler.com/. Send your questions to Tama an email to: Tama_DuffyDay@gensler.com.

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We’ve all seen some variation of this:

Somebody’s kid sibling gets into their parent’s closet and emerges, clothed in a dress or trousers that are 3 feet too long, trailing on the floor behind them.

It’s cute as all get-out, right?

It’s the end of 2019, and as healthcare thinking and design moves away from a one-size-fits-all, institutional mindset, towards a more personalized, individualized care model, you are looking for ways to move away from one-size-fits-all thinking in your hospital, healthcare & senior living projects.

Here’s a great example from one of our podcast guests, Sara Parsons with Gallun Snow Associates.  Sara shares, “Different patient populations need different art and graphics. A still life of fruit will not comfort a surgery patient checking in on an empty stomach and a mountain stream may be uncomfortable for an ultrasound patient arriving as instructed with a full bladder.”

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Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners:

• The Center For Health Design
• The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.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 two of Cheryl’s conversation with Tama Duffy Day, you will learn:

• How healthcare is different today than it was 10 years ago, and what this means for designers of today.
• How new technology for healthcare is oftentimes like having a personal wellness coach.
• How vulnerability plays a role in healthcare design and why it matters to your career.
• What is generative space and how does it help healthcare professionals design better spaces?
• The story of how Tama fell into healthcare design and why it stuck.
• The concept of Gensler’s Boomtown and what the research has revealed about intergenerational living in thoughtful and meaningful ways.
• The answer to the question, “What country is the first to have ‘gone gray’-- the country where there are more older people than younger population groups?”
• The changing face of senior living environments and new ways of providing care for older adults.
• Tama's answer to the question, “How is Gensler investing in innovation?”
• Genler’s research on the design of a waiting room to explore the question, “Can you design a waiting room with intention and increase patient satisfaction?”
• Find Gensler’s white papers at http://Gensler.com
• Tama offers insight into her two year podcast host position on Gensler’s popular podcast Design Exchange and her advice to other firms on whether or not to start one.
• What is special about Gensler’s ambulatory care project with Henry Ford Health System.