Rethinking Behavioral Health Crisis Care: What’s Driving Change — and What Actually Works
đź“… April 22, 2026
Emergency behavioral health volumes, acuity, and safety risks are rising rapidly, placing increasing pressure on Emergency Departments across the country. In this panel discussion, clinical and design leaders explored what’s driving change in emergency behavioral health care and the crisis care models health systems are choosing in response—along with practical lessons learned from implementation.
Activation Horror Stories and How I Learned to Avoid Them
đź“… January 28, 2026
Each speaker will share their “activation horror stories,” what led to the issue, and how they’ve adjusted their approach to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the experiences of their peers in the industry.
We Show Up to Heal, Not to be Hurt: Designing Hospitals that Prioritize Caregiver Safety
đź“… January 21, 2026
Workplace violence in healthcare is a growing crisis, with over 80% of nurses experiencing violence in 2023, leading to increased burnout and turnover. This session explores a multidisciplinary approach to mitigating violence through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, which enhance surveillance, control access, and reinforce territorial boundaries.
Readiness by Design: High Impact Sim Labs
đź“… November 12, 2025
High-functioning simulation labs are shaping the healthcare pipeline by bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice. This chat will explore how purposeful design, equipment planning, and collaboration create environments that accelerate competency and confidence in future clinicians. Attendees will gain insights into how sim labs advance education and training and strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce resilience.
Forecasting and Prioritizing Medical Equipment Replacement Needs
đź“… September 17, 2025
In this webinar, Carol Davis-Smith will share the “Before” perspective—how to forecast and prioritize replacement needs by weighing clinical, technical, and financial considerations. Nathan Lauppe will then provide the “During” view—how forecasts can be applied in equipment planning, construction, and activation to improve budgeting, standardization, and project outcomes.