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July 2008
Jain Malkin’s Book Is Selling Fast – Get Your Copy Today If you haven’t purchased a copy of Jain’s book yet, jump on it. Jain Malkin, never one to shy away from controversy, draws attention to what she calls "The underbelly of mediocre design" on our YouTube Channel. Order your copy of A Visual Reference for Evidence-Based Design. NACHRI: Evidence for Innovation This groundbreaking publication, developed by NACHRI, in partnership with CHD, is the first of its kind to report the impact of the physical environment on child patients in health care settings. Order the full report. Upcoming Webinars August 4, 2008, Re-Creating Home and Community August 13, Grandma Stole my iPod - Using Adaptive Computer Technologies to Connect the Greatest Generation August 21, The Bridge to ER One—Developing the Prototype for Evaluation and Research View dates and topics for the entire CHD and Vendome Webinar Series. HEALTHCARE DESIGN.08 – Register Early & Save The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington D.C., will host HCD. 08 on November 8-11, 2008 Register before August 13th to receive a substantial early bird discount. Global Health and Safety Initiative (GHSI) News Learn about GHSI’s founding members! Interested in our workgroup and product information? Click here and find links to the Global Health and Safety homepage. Also, consider joining us by signing onto the GHSI Initiative Declaration. For more information about GHSI, please contact Donna Deckard. RIPPLE Database - Beta Testers Needed! The Center for Health Design has constructed a "best practices" database for sustainable and evidence-based design in healthcare design and construction. This open source, searchable database is now available for public testing. It currently includes 170 design practices that Kaiser Permanente has adopted that will help you learn more about evidence-based design. Participants will be able to easily access these "best practices" with accompanying research, business case, "how to" guidance, and contact information. Learn more by checking out the new database at http://ripple.healthdesign.org/. Feedback is welcome. For more information, please contact Carolyn Quist or Natalie Zensius.Research News CHD’s Research Advisory Council will meet on August 2nd in Concord, CA to develop a multi-year research plan. In addition, the group intends to ratify a Request for Proposal to be disseminated later this year. CHD is collaborating with Philips Design to identify 2-3 research projects that will examine the impact of the Philips Ambient Experience program on patient, staff and financial outcomes. Our research team is currently working with the Phillips staff to short list some exciting research possibilities. Continue checking our website for updates. Falls in healthcare settings are a frequent occurrence, costing approximately $3.6 billion annually and having significant negative outcomes for fallers. The physical environment is an often-over-looked factor that can serve to either increase risk or mitigate risk. Purchase Environmental Correlates of Falls: Implications for Design of Healthcare Environments today. Evidence Based Design meets Evidence Based Medicine: Human Studies for Validating New Acoustic Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities Using a Collaborative and Trans-Disciplinary Approach for Improving Patient Outcomes is currently in its third phase of research on acoustics in healthcare facilities, focused on sleep and the inpatient experience. For more information and updates on this report, visit our website. Please contact Carolyn Quist for more information about research reports generated by the Research Coalition and Advisory Council. See a list of available research reports and purchase. HERD Journal Update The HERD Journal is a unique publication featuring evidence-based articles on the design of health environments. HERD accepts a wide range of manuscripts on research, theory, case studies and more. To obtain author guidelines visit the HERD website. Soon to be released is the summer issue on “Conceptual and Theoretical Models for Evidence-Based Design Research and Projects.” Articles will include “The Systems Research Organizing Model: A Conceptual Perspective for Facilities and Ambulatory Facility Design and Patients’ Perceptions of Healthcare Quality”. Also included will be a book review of Jain Malkin’s new book A Visual Reference for Evidence-Based Design. Pebble Project News Last month Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the Grand Opening of their new Clinical Cancer Center. The Clinical Cancer Center sets a new standard for cancer care with a unique approach that surrounds patients with the right specialists and support services, all in one serene, comforting location. Learn more about the Clinical Cancer Center. On August 10, PeaceHealth Oregon Region will celebrate the opening of their new Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. This innovative project is highlighted in July Pebble Report section of HEALTHCARE DESIGN magazine. Read Jill Hoggard Green’s article, “A collaborative process ties safety and efficiency to create Sacred Heart Medical Center's new design”. We are looking forward to the upcoming Pebble Partner Meeting that will take place September 15 – 17 in Boise, Idaho where Saint Alphonsus will host the tour of their newly completed Center for Advanced Healing renovation project. For more information on the project, please visit www.sarmc.org/CenterforAdvancedHealing.html. Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) The first of three study guides is currently undergoing a beta review by the Nurture Sales team. Here are the names of the guides:
Thanks to generous support from our educational partner Nurture by Steelcase, the production of EDAC educational materials have been made possible. Sign up for regular EDAC updates by contacting Callie Fahsholz. CHD Welcomes Four New Corporate Affiliates We’re pleased to welcome our newest Corporate Affiliates: We love to show off all of the great projects in which our corporate affiliates are involved. The Premier Project Pages have been launched on the CHD website, under exemplary facilities. Visit here. Support our work - become a CHD Affiliate Member. What’s New On CHD’s Blog Redefining “Evidence-Based Design” – a new CHD endorsed definition of EBD has been drafted by industry experts. Take a look and give us your comments. Read Sara Marberry’s recent blogs and comment: Recent Media Hits Stay updated with what’s going on in the industry! Below are some recent media hits that highlight efforts to improve healthcare with evidence-based design, and thoughts from CHD Board members and staff. Mandated Competition “We have to get over this freedom thing and stop cheating.” Hospitals, using single-bed rooms and improved ventilation, work to get healthier A New Model for Hospital Design Rises in an Ohio Cornfield: “Dublin Methodist merges beauty and brains to create a high-quality, patient-friendly facility” In California hospitals, a design evolution for patients Evidence Based Design is Spreading! The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Professional Standards includes the use of evidence-based design. See the CIDA 2009 Professional Standards. About Us The Center for Health Design is a nonprofit 501c(3) research and advocacy organization whose mission is to transform healthcare settings into healing environments that improve outcomes through the creative use of evidence-based design. Looking for ways to support our work?
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