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AIA Tampa Bay: Academy of Architecture for Health Event: "Evidence Based Design in the NICU Environment"
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Start: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Location: Trane Facility Mtg. Rm, 9211 Palm River Rd., Tampa
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Web Site: http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=252427&orgId=aitb&recurringId=0
“Evidence Based Design in the NICU Environment"
In the past several years, there has been an explosion of activity within the healthcare community surrounding evidence based design, which is defined by the Center for Health Design as the “process of basing decisions about the built environment t on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes (CHD 2008)”. A growing body of research evidence demonstrates that environmental conditions, such as lighting quality, acoustics, and privacy affect the well-being of patients, family members and staff (Ulrich et al. 2009). Perhaps nowhere in the healthcare environment is this more important than in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where fragile infants fight for survival. In response to the increasingly apparent need for developmentally appropriate environments, a growing number of hospitals are constructing single family rooms in the NICU. These environments are purported to reduce infections, increase privacy, and support parent bonding, kangaroo care, and breast-feeding. During this session, the presenter(s) will share information regarding the field of evidence-based design in general, with a specific focus on research involving NICU environments. Specific examples will be provided.
Earn 1 AIA HSW Credit! 1 EDAC Credit (and 1 IDCEC HSW applied for)
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce the concept of evidence-based design.
- Provide examples of relevant research from the literature linking the design of facilities for new mothers and their newborns with important patient and staff outcomes (e.g. staff satisfaction, infant response)
- Describe examples of incorporating research findings into facility design
By Sheila J. Bosch, PhD, LEED AP and Tamara Rice, AIA, LEED AP– GS&P
Please RSVP to save your space at this event. A $5 minimum donation is voluntary only. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Refreshments will be served.
Event Date | Time: Wednesday, March 3rd
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Networking Social and Sponsor Exhibits
6:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker
Event Location:
Trane Office Complex
Meeting Room
9211 Palm River Road
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