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July 22, 2024

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At the show:

Project Gallery

Visit the lobby area outside exhibit halls C-F to enjoy food, drinks, and networking while exploring this year’s project gallery. Don’t miss BSA’s gallery located at spot #20.

Conference Session: Standalone Statements: Designing the Next Generation of Freestanding Emergency Departments

Sunday, October 6 | 03:15 – 04:15 PM
This session explores the rise of freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs), focusing on design, planning, operations, human experience, and their role in ambulatory real estate strategy. Tim Spence, Carolyn Knaup, and Maureen Leckie highlight WakeMed and Lakeland Regional Health’s prototyping and research for FSEDs. The panel discusses the need for FSEDs, their design and operational aspects, patient-centric care, and their strategic impact on community health and healthcare efficiency.

Conference Session: Conquering Cancer Care: Optimizing Efficiency and Experience

Sunday, October 6 | 03:15 – 04:15 PM

This presentation covers the design of a new oncology building using healing principles to streamline workflows and improve patient experiences. Kenyon Worrell, Wendy St. John, Zahra Zamani, and Emmeline Madsen (UNC Health Rex Healthcare) discuss using simulation modeling for spatial planning and a post-occupancy assessment to evaluate operations. The focus is on enhancing patient journeys, integrating services, and improving staff efficiency for better patient-centered care.

Conference Session: A Collaborative Approach to Learning: The Community Healthcare Design Studio

Monday, October 7 | 09:30 – 10:30 AM

Healthcare design now addresses broader social, technological, and environmental concerns, increasing demand for collaboration with impacted communities. Ball State University’s model includes professionals and students working on real projects, providing unique learning experiences. Carl Johnson and Shireen Kanakri (Ball State University) discuss how this partnership strengthens academic and professional healthcare design community ties.

Conference Session: Emergency Department Design in 2024: The Influence of Community Events on Design Priorities

Tuesday, October 8 | 08:15 – 09:15 AM

Designing an emergency department (ED) to handle active shooter situations, drug overdoses, homelessness, mental health emergencies, and community violence requires balancing community needs and patient satisfaction while ensuring safety for healthcare providers. High rates of assaults on ED staff contribute to turnover, shortages, and burnout. By collaborating with various stakeholders, Tim Spence, Teri Joy, Charles Miramounti (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), and Tabitha Vaughn (Eskenazi Health) aim to gather insights and suggestions to improve ED design.