The Center for Health Design presents the ICONS and Innovators master webinar series through September with trending design topics covered by thought leaders in healthcare design.
The sampling of the series lineup is as follows:
April 18, 2013
"Leading Communities to a Healthier Future with The Healthier Hospitals Initiative", 9 a.m. PDT/ Noon EDT
Presenter: Janet Brown
"The Role of Design on Psychological Trauma for Children", 11a.m. PDT/ 2 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Jenifer Cartland, Ph.D
"Community Health Center Design: Perspectives, Strategies and Recommendations for Renovation and New Facility Construction", 1 p.m. PDT/ 4 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Cindy Barr, RN EDAC; Nancy Lager, MPH, MSUP; Jamie Huffcut, EDAC, LEED AP ID+C; and Avein Taoya.
May 16, 2013
"A Culture of Inquiry Drives the 50-Year Odyssey of an Iconic Father-Daughter Team", 9 a.m. PDT/ Noon EDT
Presenters: Jim and Lari Diaz
"Examining the Effects of Positive Distractions in Pediatric Environments: A Methodological Comparison of Two Studies", 11a.m. PDT/ 2 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Anjali Joseph, Ph.D, EDAC; and Xiaobo Quan, Ph.D, EDAC
June 13, 2013
"Post Occupancy Evaluation Tools for Community Health Centers", 11 a.m. PDT/ 2 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Xiaobo Quan, Ph.D, EDAC
"The Impact of Tele-Medicine on Healthcare Design", 1 p.m. PDT/ 4 p.m. EDT
Presenter: Barbara Huelat
For a full list of scheduled webinars and additional information, visit healthdesign.org. Tuition per webinar is $90 for individuals and $180 for organizations. Multiple series discounts are available. Participants can receive continuing education credits through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The Center for Health Design’s EDAC program. Each webinar is eligible for one CEU.

Center for Health Design presents master webinar series
The Center for Health Design presents the ICONS and Innovators master webinar series through September with trending design topics covered by thought leaders in healthcare design.
By Healthcare Facilities Today
March 14, 2013
Topic Area: Interior Design , Training
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