HCD VIRTUAL CEU INFORMATION. HCD Virtual’s educational content meets accreditation requirements accepted by most major credentialing organizations. As continuing education requirements may differ depending on state and national agencies, attendees should contact their credentialing agencies directly for specific approval criteria and CE credits are awarded when participating in virtual conference Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Rising Star: Preview of HCD Conference – Photo Tour of Saint Alphonsus Neuro, Surgical, Trauma (NeST) ICU in Idaho
Saint Alphonsus Health System has been serving southern Idaho and eastern Oregon for over 125 years as one of the region’s premier providers, operating one of its state-of-the-art trauma centers. Saint Alphonsus recognized the need to increase its neuro critical care offerings and bring Idaho. To do this, they recruited Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Emerging Talent: Preview of HCD Conference – Technology Installation Offers Positive Distraction in Children’s Mercy Burn Clinic
Burn injuries can be traumatic for anyone, but for a 4-year-old having to visit hospital regularly for hands-on treatment of his injury, they can be particularly distressing. Children’s Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo. decided to relocate its burn clinic several years ago in response to an expanding pediatric Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Rising Star: Preview of HCD Conference – AHN Wexford Hospital, Pennsylvania: 2023 Design Showcase Honorable Mention
Allegheny Health Network recently unveiled an expansion to their Wexford campus near Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Their objective was to bring care closer to home for patients by siting this 340,000-square-foot project adjacent to Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion and creating a medical campus offering comprehensive services. HKS Inc. of Washington Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Emerging Talent: Preview of HCD Conference – Facility Tour at West Jefferson Medical Center-LCMC Health in Marrero, Louisiana
Healthcare Design Conference + Expo facility tours offer attendees a great way to discover innovative design concepts and community strategies being employed within their host city. New Orleans will play host this year, featuring three tours from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday November 4th. Here is a profile of one of Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Rising Star: Preview of HCD Conference – Facility Tour at Delgado Community College – Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health in New Orleans
Healthcare Design Conference + Expo facility tours offer attendees an opportunity to highlight some of the latest design concepts and community strategies implemented within a city’s borders. New Orleans will host three tours from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 4th as part of this event. Here is a profile of Continue Reading
Advancements in Human-Centered Design: UH Ahuja Medical Center Expands Ambulatory Care in Beachwood, Ohio
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center opened in Beachwood, Ohio, with a seven-story inpatient bed tower in 2011. Their facility master plan included two expansion phases to increase inpatient beds from 144 to 600. However, when Phase 2 began in June 2016, project team quickly realized that details had to shift Continue Reading
Innovations in Human-Centered Design: Exploring North Dental Studio through a Photo Tour in Ontario, Canada
North Dental Studio of Waterloo, Ontario was launched by Dr. Sukhjit Singh with an eye towards creating an appealing space that would stand out in the market with minimal aesthetic, comfortable furnishings and live plants. Location was chosen based on its proximity to one of Canada’s fastest growing cities as Continue Reading
Human-Centered Design Newcomer: EvaClean Environmental Surface Wipes Shining Bright
EvaClean Environmental Surface Wipes have been added to its infection prevention range to complement Pur*One multipurpose cleaner and disinfectant, offering greater cross-contamination protection than traditional woven wipes while still being easily accessible for refill packs. Starting kits with refill packs are also available.
Rising Star in Healthcare Design: Branded Design at the Institute for Specialized Medicine and Intervention
After working in healthcare institutions across North America for more than a decade, radiologist Dr. Khashayar Rafat Zand decided to open his own healthcare center that focused on health, wellness and preventive medicine. His vision, known as the Institute for Specialized Medicine and Intervention (ISMI), would provide diagnostic and specialized Continue Reading