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How can you create environments that prioritize patient comfort, well-being, and positive healthcare experiences? The seven principles of #UniversalDesign are a good fundamental starting point; however, designing with #Empathy in addition to these principles takes them one step further. Learn more in High Profile, below! #HealthcareDesign #HealingSpaces

How can you create environments that prioritize patient comfort, well-being, and positive healthcare experiences? The seven principles of #UniversalDesign are a good fundamental starting point; however, designing with #Empathy in addition to these principles takes them one step further. Learn more in High Profile, below! #HealthcareDesign #HealingSpaces

Visit the Aging toolbox: https://loom.ly/3rDr_V0 A vast majority of the design community embraces Universal Design as a concept – especially those in health and wellness industries – but true universal design implementation is challenging. What does Universal Design look like in practice? How can we move beyond the treatment of universal design as a compartmentalized approach to design for aging and accessibility? Visit our Impact of Aging toolbox sponsored by Patcraft to watch the Beyond Aging in Place: Opportunities and Innovative Solutions through Universal Design webinar and hear thought leaders in the universal design arena share their expertise around what universal design means, what it looks like and how to achieve it.

?? In healthcare, accessibility often trails behind advancements, limiting over a billion people with disabilities. The journey through physical and digital barriers in health settings reveals considerable gaps and that means real impact for people. ?? Innovations like voice-assisted technology and AI-driven tools are carving paths for a more inclusive future. By integrating accessibility from the design and strategy phases, we’re not just enhancing care but embracing empathy and empowering people to determine their individual health journeys. ?? Let’s keep advocating for seamless and inclusive healthcare experiences. A truly accessible future is possible. #HealthcareInclusion #AccessibilityDesign #InclusiveHealthcare #DigitalHealth #InclusiveDesign

Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare-related spaces often overlook universal design. Most are rarely built with accessibility as a foundation. When systems treat accessibility as an afterthought, it reinforces exclusion everywhere, including in corporate settings. For example, Inaccessible seating at networking events mirrors the lack of accessible exam tables in clinics, where wheelchair users cannot easily transfer. The invisible fatigue and physical strain that disabled individuals endure in spaces not designed for their needs—such as a lack of seating or inaccessible setups—reflects how #healthcare often overlooks the daily challenges of navigating an inaccessible world. The assumption that disabled individuals should “cope” highlights a culture where #accommodations are treated as an afterthought rather than a priority! Societal norms, rooted in ableism and reinforced by the medical model, create barriers for #disabled individuals in #professional and everyday spaces. By listening, learning, and including disabled voices in the design of systems, policies, and conversations, we can begin to build truly inclusive environments. #Accessibility isn’t an afterthought—it’s a shared responsibility that benefits everyone.

Big news, big deal, big scissors at #CHxD!

The #HLTHUSA conference was a whirlwind 3+ days.?It was exciting to meet with, and learn from, a diverse group of healthcare entrepreneurs and leaders. Here are a few themes that inspired me: 1. Universal Design: “Build it with us, not for us!” Conchita Hernandez’s message about the need for companies to engage people with disabilities in the innovation process resonated with me. Universal design benefits everyone. It’s shocking that 90% of websites are still inaccessible to users relying on assistive tech. At Conifer, we’ve seen a rise in clients embracing inclusivity in their innovation work, which is great, but clearly just the beginning. #UniversalDesign #InclusiveInnovation #AccessibilityMatters 2. Women’s Health: “Menopause sucks!” And so does the historic neglect and under-diagnosis of women’s health issues. It was nice to see women’s health getting the attention it deserves. Many women report healthcare providers often are dismissive of their concerns. Our research at Conifer found shocking delays in diagnoses for women, with many being told their symptoms were “normal.” #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #EndTheStigma 3. Primary Care: “Let’s Stop Admiring the Problems and Start Taking Action” Panelists emphasized the need to address the US’s shortage of primary care providers (PCPs) and evolving patient needs. 30% of the workforce has more than one chronic condition, and by 2030, the number of people over 85 will double. These trends demand immediate action to redesign care channels and touchpoints. #PrimaryCareRedesign #ChronicCare #AgingAtHome At Conifer, we are proud to have collaborated on projects that help our healthcare clients design solutions grounded in a deep understanding of the populations they serve. I’m excited to continue to be part of this important work, especially as we aim to foster greater inclusivity, empathy, and responsiveness in healthcare. #humancentered #innovation #bebold #healthcareinnnovation #HealthcareTransformation Conifer Research #HLTH2024 HLTH USA

Dustin Walker, who works in professional design and planning services at Nashville Dental Inc., and Jim Nickle, principal at Nickle Architects, PLLC, joined us on The Path to Owning It to talk about accessibility in healthcare practices: ?? What the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires of?healthcare practice design ?? How healthcare providers can help ensure their practices are accessible to all individuals ?? The common barriers healthcare practices face regarding accessibility and how they can be overcome ?? And more on how designers and architects can successfully work together to design compliant practices from the start https://lnkd.in/gQhVAcWN

Creativity and Collaboration for Healthier Cities guide is designed to equip and enable local government professionals to engage and partner with artists! This sector guide focuses on new ways to collaborate across departments and agencies, bring more resident voices and perspectives to the table, and build new coalitions within government systems and public settings. Read the insight here: https://lnkd.in/dJx3-yTM National League of Cities, Arts For EveryBody, One Nation/One Project #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInHealthResearch #ArtsInPublicHealth #ArtsEngagement #Wellbeing #UFCAM

Day 39: Address Cultural Considerations Problem: Neglecting cultural sensitivities in design. Solution: Engage diverse community representatives to ensure the design is inclusive and respects cultural practices. ?? Day 39 of 100! ?? A hospital should reflect the community it serves. Today’s tip is about addressing cultural considerations—engaging diverse community representatives to ensure the design is inclusive and respectful of cultural practices. For Smart Hospital planning and designing, check out our website: www.hospaccxconsulting.in or call us on: 8655170700 ???? #100Days100Tips #CulturalSensitivity #InclusiveDesign #HospitalPlanning #CulturalConsiderations #InclusiveHealthcare #DiverseDesign #CommunityEngagement #RespectfulDesign #Hospaccx #HealthcarePlanning #PatientCenteredDesign #CulturalAwareness #SmartHospitals