{"id":5204,"date":"2014-09-04T10:43:08","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T14:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=5204"},"modified":"2016-12-19T16:01:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-19T21:01:05","slug":"checking-up-on-the-healthcare-design-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/checking-up-on-the-healthcare-design-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking up on the Healthcare Design Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2014 Healthcare Design Conference is taking place this November for international design professionals<\/span> Photo \u00a9 Eric Camden\/Global Photo Associates<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2014 Healthcare Design Conference welcomes attendees from around the world to San Diego this November.<\/p>\n

Held at the San Diego Convention Center from November 15 to 18, the conference focuses on providing information regarding the design of responsibly built environments that impact the safety, operation, and financial success of healthcare facilities. Approximately 4000 participants are expected to attend. Highlights of this year\u2019s event include:
\n? more than 100 educational sessions in various tracks;
\n? networking events on and off the exhibit hall floor;
\n? new product demonstrations;
\n? patient experience simulation lab to demonstrate the patient-centered design approach;
\n? facility tours;
\n? top industry speakers.<\/p>\n

The event welcomes architects, interior designers, facility managers, and design\/build professionals, with educational session tracks ranging from \u201cAdvancements in Evidence-based Design Research\u201d to \u201cImproving the Patient and Family Experience.\u201d Additionally, the Deep Dive Workshops provide an in-depth look at new technologies, case studies, or processes. These sessions include:<\/p>\n