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49: Part 2, Angela Mazzi, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC and Principal, GBBN Jul 30, 2021

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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

High Volume ED paper: https://healtharchitects.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/High-Volume-ED-Final.pdf
HERD Journal Article on Salutogenesis : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1937586720967347
GBBN Salutogenesis insight : https://www.gbbn.com/insights/have-you-herd-angela-mazzi-published-in-health-environments-research-design-journal/
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#
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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48: Lynnette Tedder IIDA, CHID, EDAC, LEED AP, WELL AP, CID, Healthcare Interiors Practice Leader at Perkins+Will Jun 17, 2021

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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?

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/.

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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47: Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, Principal and Healthcare Architect at CO Architects May 21, 2021

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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?

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/.

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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46: Part 1; Roderic Walton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB; PRINCIPAL, Moody Nolan Apr 16, 2021

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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.

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/.

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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46: Part 2; Roderic Walton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB; PRINCIPAL, Moody Nolan Apr 16, 2021

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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/.

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?

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/.

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45: Part 1; Sharon Woodworth, FAIA ACHA EDAC LEED, Studio Leader National Healthcare Practice at HED Mar 26, 2021

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

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

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

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

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/.

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45: Part 2; Sharon Woodworth, FAIA ACHA EDAC LEED, Studio Leader National Healthcare Practice at HED Mar 26, 2021

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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?

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/.

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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EPISODE 44: Margi Kaminski, ASID, NCIDQ Director Health Interiors CannonDesign Mar 16, 2021

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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?

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/.

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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43, Barbara Best-Santos, Principal of ForrestPerkins---a Perkins Eastman company Feb 26, 2021

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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.

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/.

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42, Jason Haim, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, Executive Director and Managing Principal of Perkins Eastman Feb 12, 2021

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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?"

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/.

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