Headshot credit: Niada Parker / TVS
In this series, Healthcare Design asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms, and owners to share what has their attention and their top ideas on important subjects.
Meet Niada Parker, associate principal and director of healthcare at TVS, who discusses the top five trends and issues she is focusing on right now, including airborne isolation rooms, modular design, sustainable solutions, behavioral health, and technology in patient care.
- Isolation rooms
Niada discusses the need for whole-building strategies to address the demand for airborne isolation rooms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in room functionality for a range of healthcare services.
- Modular design
She highlights the benefits of flexible, modular design configurations in reducing waste and improving quality assurance.
- Sustainable solutions
Niada addresses the growing movement to identify sustainable solutions in healthcare facilities, including the use of renewable energy sources and LED lighting.
- Behavioral health
She sheds light on the need for accessible and safety-focused behavioral health facilities to support the growing need for mental health care.
- Using technology to enhance patient care
Niada emphasizes the importance of incorporating new technologies to improve the patient experience and streamline workflows.
To learn more about these trends and issues, reach out to Niada Parker at nparker@tvsdesign.com. Interested in sharing your top 5? Contact Managing Editor Tracey Walker at tracey.walker@emeraldx.com for submission instructions.
