Podcast appearances and mentions of cheryl janis

"Certification enhances your credibility and your expertise in healthcare interior design. It distinguishes you from non-certified healthcare interior designers that are practicing in the healthcare design space and illustrates the amount of knowledge to deliver these types of environments." —Megan McNally on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Step into the world of healthcare design certification, where interior designers develop specialized expertise to create healing environments that protect patients and improve outcomes. In this informative episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with Stephanie Fallon, President-Elect, and Megan McNally, President of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), who share insights about the path to becoming a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID). From understanding the rigorous examination process to exploring the unique challenges of healthcare environments, Stephanie and Megan reveal why specialized certification has become increasingly critical in an industry where design directly impacts patient safety, infection control, and healing. Their combined 30+ years of experience creating award-winning healthcare spaces illuminates why certified designers are essential members of any healthcare project team. Discover how AAHID's certification process is elevating the standard of healthcare design nationwide and creating a community of professionals dedicated to advancing evidence-based design practices. This conversation will give you a comprehensive understanding of how specialized certification is transforming healthcare environments and improving outcomes for patients and staff alike. Learn more about the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/ Stephanie Fallon serves as Director of Interiors and Associate Partner at PhiloWilke Partnership, with 15 years specializing in Healthcare and Health Science Interiors. Megan McNally is the Director of Interior Design at RYAN Companies, where she leads their National Healthcare Interior Design Practice. She was recently recognized as Healthcare Design's HCD10 in the Interior Design category. In this enlightening conversation, Cheryl, Stephanie, and Megan explore: The mission and 20-year history of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) and its role in certifying healthcare design professionals The comprehensive CHID examination process that tests designers' knowledge of critical healthcare environments, from acute care to ambulatory and residential settings The two distinct pathways to CHID certification, accommodating both experienced designers and those newer to the healthcare specialty How certified designers understand and address unique healthcare challenges related to infection control, patient safety, staff functionality, and code compliance The professional benefits of certification, including leadership opportunities, networking with passionate CHIDs, and volunteer positions within committees The important impact CHIDs have on planning healthcare environments that promote healing through access to natural light, cleanable materials, and thoughtful design Emerging trends in healthcare design, including design for neurodiversity, increased focus on staff retention through supportive amenities, and community integration How sustainability, wellness, and technology integration are shaping the future of healthcare design, from robot pathways to AI integration A call for healthcare systems to require certified healthcare interior designers on project teams to ensure specialized expertise The personal stories of meaningful projects, including a dementia-friendly heart center designed with acoustic controls, intuitive wayfinding, and supportive aids Whether you're a healthcare professional, interior designer considering healthcare specialization, or someone interested in how design impacts healing environments, this episode offers valuable insights into the specialized world of healthcare interior design certification. Join us for an informative discussion about how certified designers are transforming healthcare spaces and improving outcomes through thoughtful, evidence-based design. Listen to the episode now! Shout Outs Past Episode Mentions: [30:43] "For anyone who's listening out there, Episode 64 was" (about the Durable Codings Fabric Task Force) [36:53] "Episode 65, " (featuring Dr. Katie Padito about neurodiversity) Individual Shoutouts: [29:10] "on the committee as well and represented our group, Jane Rohde." https://www.jsrassociates.net/jane Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

"When somebody shows you who they truly are, believe them the first time. From the very beginning, we took Emory at their word when they said they wanted to design and build a cancer center never before seen or imagined." —Anthony Treu on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Step into a world where healthcare spaces nurture healing, empower caregivers, and transform the patient experience. In this inspiring episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with visionary healthcare architect Anthony Treu, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader at Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), who is revolutionizing how we think about healthcare design. From a fourth-grader sketching houses to the one of the architects behind award-winning cancer centers at SOM, Anthony shares the remarkable journey of creating spaces that combine cutting-edge innovation with profound human comfort. He and his teams' work on the groundbreaking Emory Winship Cancer Center in Atlanta, Georgia shows us what's possible when we dare to reimagine healthcare delivery from the ground up. Discover how Anthony and his team are creating healthcare environments that feel less like institutions and more like sanctuaries of healing, where high-tech innovation meets human-centered design. This conversation will leave you believing in the power of architecture to transform the healthcare experience. Learn more about Anthony Treu and SOM's pioneering healthcare architecture projects at: https://www.som.com/. SOM partnered with May Architecture, https://www.mayarchitecture.com/ on the Emory Winship Cancer Center project. Anthony credits this collaboration as a cornerstone of the project's success, combining SOM's innovative approach with May Architecture's specialized clinical design expertise. In this enlightening conversation, Cheryl and Anthony explore: The revolutionary spirit behind Emory Winship Cancer Center, where traditional cancer care was completely reimagined to put patients first How rethinking the basic layout of cancer care reduced treatment planning from weeks to a single day The stunning results of patient-centered design: registration times cut in half, satisfaction scores soaring into the 90th percentile, and staff retention improving by 10% The beautiful balance of creating spaces that feel both technologically advanced and warmly inviting How questioning core assumptions – like "Do we really need waiting rooms?" – can lead to breakthrough innovations The future of healthcare spaces, where rooms might quietly monitor vital signs without patients even knowing  Anthony's philosophy of approaching each project with fresh eyes, free from the weight of convention Stories from some of SOM's global projects in Egypt and Kazakhstan that reveal universal truths about human-centered healthcare design The exciting frontier of healthcare design, where ambient technology and passive monitoring could transform the patient experience How collaboration and trust between architects, engineers, and visionary clients can turn seemingly impossible dreams into reality The power of asking better questions rather than just designing better solutions Whether you're a healthcare professional, designer, architect, or someone who cares about improving the healthcare experience, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about what's possible in healthcare design. Join us for a masterclass in how thoughtful design can transform not just buildings, but the entire experience of giving and receiving care. Listen to the episode now! Shout Outs May Architecture (00:24:11) Described as cornerstone partner for Emory project CBR Healthcare (00:25:19) Program manager for Emory project Batson Cook (00:25:24) Contractor for Emory project Newcombe and Boyd (00:25:24) Engineering partners Featured Projects: Emory Winship Cancer Center - Atlanta, Georgia  (00:00:48) Egypt's National Cancer Institute (00:44:23) Almaty's International Medical Center (00:44:27) Roper St. Francis Healthcare - Charleston, South Carolina (00:48:55) Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none. For more information, visit https://www.porcelanosa.com/us/healthcare.    

"There's a great saying among the neurodivergent community. If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." -Kati Peditto on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 Meet Dr. Kati Peditto, an environmental psychologist and Senior Design Researcher at DLR Group who's transforming how we think about neurodivergent design. Featured in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The BBC, Kati brings both professional expertise and personal experience as someone with AuDHD to this vital conversation about creating truly inclusive spaces. Join host Cheryl Janis for an illuminating discussion that will challenge everything you thought you knew about healthcare design. Get ready to discover why designing for neurodivergence goes far beyond quiet rooms and sensory spaces, the surprising ways our environments affect behavior - from ICU alarms to office kitchen smells, and how a 49-day cross-country run shaped her revolutionary approach to healthcare spaces.  Whether you're a designer, healthcare professional, or someone passionate about creating more inclusive spaces, this conversation will open your eyes to the profound impact of thoughtful, evidence-based design. Join us for an unforgettable journey into what's new in healthcare design with Dr. Kati Peditto! Want to Learn More? Learn more about Dr. Kati Peditto and DLR by visiting this link: https://www.dlrgroup.com/ Connect with Kati: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katipeditto/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedittophd/ Ready to have your perspective transformed?  In this episode, Cheryl and Kati explore: The eye-opening truth about neurodivergence: Why it's so much more than today's "hot topic" The surprising differences between male and female presentations How neurodivergent minds process environments differently What designers often miss when creating "inclusive" spaces Game-changing design insights: The unexpected reason office kitchen locations matter more than acoustics Why traditional "quiet rooms" aren't enough How hospital alarm systems are failing our healthcare workers The missing pieces in current universal design approaches Personal revelations and powerful experiences: Kati's fascinating journey to discovering her own neurodivergence The life-changing 49-day cross-country run that shaped her research What it's really like navigating the design world as a neurodivergent professional Why some environments exhaust neurodivergent individuals The future of inclusive design: Moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions Revolutionary approaches to stakeholder engagement Why evidence-based design is crucial for neurodivergent spaces How to create truly adaptable environments Shout Outs 4:03 -  Cornell University - PhD in human behavior and design  4:08 -  The Washington Post, The Atlantic, BBC  4:12  - Center for Health Design - 2018 new investigator award  4:26  - St. Mary's College of Maryland - 2017 scholarship award  21:39 - Johns Hopkins Hospital - ICU research experience  30:20 -  Ulman Cancer Fund (now Ulman Foundation) - cross-country fundraiser 47.42 - DLR Group - current role  Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.  

"I decided I should go back to school for interior design because someone should be designing these spaces who knew what it was like to work in them. And I decided it would be me." —Teri Lura-Bennett Step into the world of evidence-based healthcare design with host Cheryl Janis and an all-star lineup of experts: Donna Deckard, Director of the EDAC program at the Center for Health Design; Barbara Dellinger, a veteran healthcare interior designer with over 40 years of experience and Teri Lura-Bennett, a unique blend of registered nurse and acclaimed healthcare interior designer. Our guests dive deep into the often-overlooked yet critical world of hospital flooring and surfaces, sharing eye-opening stories of trials, failures, and triumphs. Learn how a single flooring decision can impact patient safety, staff efficiency, and maintenance costs for years to come.  Discover the power of evidence-based design as our experts reveal how meticulous research and real-world testing are revolutionizing healthcare environments. From navigating the complexities of material selection to accessing reliable, up-to-date information, this episode equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions that go beyond aesthetics.  Whether you're a seasoned healthcare designer or new to the field, you'll gain invaluable insights to elevate your next project and create spaces that are not just beautiful, but safer and more effective. Learn more about The Swiss Cheese Model that Teri mentions here: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/management/swiss-cheese-model Learn more about the EBD process of Finding and Conducting Research that Donna shares by viewing and downloading this .PDF:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhBFnumvnfe16CwkOhkpWqM6KYikZ5MU/view?usp=sharing Learn more about The Center for Health Design and the EDAC Certification by visiting: https://www.healthdesign.org/. LinkedIn Contact Info for Guests: Barbara Delinger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-dellinger-9697b613/ Teri Lura Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-bennett-61306925/ Donna Deckard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-deckard-6b38318/ In today's episode, Cheryl and her guests discuss the following: Barbara shares a riveting story about helping to save the healing gardens in a billion-dollar military hospital project. Picture a tense value engineering meeting where millions were at stake, and an architect's impassioned defense of evidence-based design saved the day! Thank you Barbara! Journey through time with Donna as she traces the roots of evidence-based design back to the 1970s. Learn how a groundbreaking study on hospital window views revolutionized the field and sparked a design revolution. Teri reveals her unique path from ICU nurse to interior designer. Her story of redesigning a coronary care unit while still a nurse manager will inspire anyone looking to make a career pivot. Uncover the mysteries of the "Swiss Cheese Model" as Teri explains how a series of small oversights can lead to major design failures - and how to prevent them. Get the inside scoop on a real-world flooring study at Johns Hopkins, where 12 different materials battled it out in a high-traffic corridor. The results might surprise you! Barbara and Teri dish on the drama of failing fabrics in healthcare settings. Their tale of the "Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group" reads like a design detective story, complete with millions of dollars at stake and a race against time to find a solution. Laugh (and cringe) at Teri's anecdotes about well-meaning cleaning staff inadvertently causing more problems - and learn valuable lessons about the importance of whole-team education in healthcare design. Discover the unexpected link between evidence-based medicine and design as Donna explains how three pioneering doctors in the 70's laid the groundwork for today's healthcare environments. Get fired up about the power of research as the guests share how they've used evidence to defend design choices, influence product development, and create safer, more effective healing spaces. Walk away with a treasure trove of resources, including the Center for Health Design's knowledge repository (with over 6,000 articles!) and tips for earning your EDAC certification. Shout Outs: - Center for Health Design - American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers   - Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Industry Partners: The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.  

"She's actually going to be 100 years old. My father's parents are both Holocaust survivors. She survived. And it was a journey to survive, but her outlook on life has always been one of hope. And that has resonated with me throughout my life.” —Cheryl Lauren Spigler on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Today, we're diving into the world of compassionate design with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, a visionary Senior Design Leader at NELSON Worldwide. Get ready for an inspiring journey as host Cheryl Janis and her special guest, Cheryl Lauren Spigler, explore the art of creating healing spaces that touch the heart and soul. Cheryl Lauren Spigler shares the power of empathy in healthcare design, innovative approaches to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience, and bridging hospitality and healthcare design principles for transformative environments. This is a deeply meaningful conversation you won't want to miss on the life altering power of thoughtful healthcare design! Learn more about Cheryl Lauren Spigler and NELSON Worldwide by visiting: https://www.nelsonworldwide.com/. Find Cheryl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lauren-spigler-rid-ncidq-iida-27391310/ In Cheryl's conversation with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, they discuss: Cheryl Lauren Spigler's background as a healthcare and hospitality interior designer with over 19 years of experience. Her approach to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience and evoke emotion The importance of asking clients how they want a space to feel and using exercises to extract design concepts. Examples of projects where Cheryl achieved a higher level of design, including a hospitality project balancing luxury and nature, and a healthcare project designed to welcome diverse populations. How Cheryl's experiences in hospitality design have influenced her approach to healthcare environments. The use of empathy in the design process, especially for healthcare spaces. Cheryl's journey into interior design, starting in communications and eventually discovering her passion for the field. The influence of her Holocaust survivor grandmother as a source of inspiration. Key qualities for design leaders to inspire creativity, including giving everyone a voice and asking guiding questions. Cheryl's work on a cancer hospital project, particularly the pediatric wing, as a project she's most proud of. Her excitement about exploring new frontiers in civic and justice design. Advice for interior design students interested in healthcare, including networking and seeking informational interviews. The importance of passion and community in the design industry. Shout Outs Laura Ashley 33:27 New England School of Art and Design 33:36 Robert Wood Johnson and Rutgers 26:53 Sheryl and Jack Morris Cancer Center 26:58 HKS Architects 27:58 IIDA International Interior Design Association 47:32 ASID American Society of Interior Designers 47:32 AIA American Institute of Architects 47:32 Women in Construction 47:39 Center for Health Design 48:50 American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers 49:14 Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Tiffannie White is an interior designer and the creator of The Nappy Bohemian blog and self-care product line. After the death of her mother, Tiffannie learned the importance of integrating mental wellness into every aspect of her life. She believes that design and self care are not one size fits all. We discuss the connection between design and self-care. We talk about the loss of her mother, her grieving process, and how that experience transformed her life and work. We talk about diversity in interior design and refreshing your space to suit who you are today. And we learn all about Tiffannie's product line! “If I don't feel good it doesn't mean something is wrong and I don't need to fix myself. I need to love on myself.” - Tiffannie White Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Tiffannie's Website Tiffannie's Instagram: @thenappybohemian  Tiffannie's Products The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Previous Sass Says Shows Mentioned: Ep 31 Cheryl Janis

My guest today is Cheryl Janis, a contemporary textile artist. Cheryl has 15 years experience working as a Feng Shui and Wellness Designer, focusing on creating nourishing and meaningful spaces at home and in the private healthcare sector. Cheryl has written two design books — The Waiting Room Cure and The Color Cure. She is the host & producer of The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast and The Lavender Room podcast. We talk about how our spaces can nourish our souls and well-being. We talk about colors, textures, shapes, and investing in our home as a form of self-care. Cheryl shares what homes means to her, she details her art, and shares some of her personal experiences with nourishing spaces.  “If you're going through a hard time, nourish yourself, create a space for yourself, take good care of yourself, and be kind to yourself.” - Cheryl Janis Links: Christie's Website: https://www.sasssays.com  Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Cheryl's Website: https://cherylrjanis.com/ Cheryl's Instagram: @cherylrjanis The Lavender Room podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lavender-room-design-podcast/id1585737230 Window Works: https://windowworks-nj.com/ 

  We're going to hear about the beauty of Cheryl's natural environment, feng shui, her artwork and the importance of art overall when it comes to creating a home that gives something back to us.  Here's Cheryl.  

In this episode, I talk with the incredible fiber artist, Cheryl Janis based in Taos, New Mexico. Cheryl is a deep spiritual being and an empath and she shares her experience going through a dark night of the soul period, how her spirituality connects to her fiber practice, her love for animals and how she makes conscious choices in her art practice to support companies that create ethical fibers like Love Fest Fibers and Yarn Yarn, we talk about the energy around money as an artist and doing energy work to heal subconscious patterns to transform those limiting beliefs and more. We had this conversation back in February when Cheryl was on the cusp of transitioning from creating weavings to felting. It was wonderful to talk about that new creative work emerging and to see now a few months later, how that felting work is evolving. You can follow her on Instagram or go to her website to see her amazing fiber art and support her. Cheryl's website: https://cherylrjanis.com/. Cheryl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylrjanis/. Emma Freeman, the host of Reflections from My Art Table, is a queer mixed media artist and art educator, highly sensitive person, and sober. She has an experimental process that is deeply meditative, quiet, and soft. She works with fibers, textiles, collage, printmaking, cyanotype, bookmaking and drawing. She is recovering from being a way too busy person and reconnecting to solitude, stillness, and slowness in her art practice and her life. She lives and works in a small town in Wisconsin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emma-freeman-art/message

In Part 1 of today’s episode, host Cheryl Janis speaks with Sharon Woodworth, FAIA ACHA EDAC LEED, Studio Leader National Healthcare Practice at HED, about Sharon’s vast and prolific career in healthcare. Sharon is both a practicing healthcare architect shaping her practice at HED into a national firm, and an associate professor at UCSF teaching healthcare architecture to physicians and nurses who want to be a CEO in healthcare. Sharon is also a Regent for the American College of Healthcare Architects Board, and her background that led to this has evolved out of her experience as a patient throughout her childhood, and later her career as a pediatric and neonatal nurse. On today’s episode, you will hear Sharon’s personal and professional life stories that have led her to her current work in healthcare, and what the current face of healthcare architecture looks like from her vantage point. Learn more about Sharon Woodworth and HED by visiting https://www.hed.design/ In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Sharon Woodworth they discuss: Sharon has said, “I was born in a hospital and I grew up in a hospital.” What does this mean exactly and how did this experience inform Sharon’s many careers in healthcare? As a pediatric neonatal nurse for many years, Sharon has said she was gifted with the experience of “seeing behind the curtain.” What does this mean? Why did Sharon leave her nursing career and how did she find architecture? When Sharon studied art at the University of Texas, Austin, her art teacher who was also a Yale architecture professor (and the same person who taught Maya Lin the concept of The Scars Upon the Earth) said something to Sharon that would alter the direction of her career. How did Sharon end up in healthcare architecture? When did Sharon realize that making a little change from an architect's perspective can impact thousands of lives? Sharon has worked for various prominent healthcare architecture firms before going solo and then joining up with HED. What lessons has she learned from this time in her life? Sharon is an associate professor at UCSF teaching healthcare architecture to physicians and nurses who want to be a CEO in healthcare. What is this course and how did Sharon end up teaching it? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. FEATURED PRODUCT Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In Part 1 of today’s episode, Cheryl Janis speaks with Joshua Theodore, Vice President and Global Health Practice Leader at Leo A. Daly. During the first months of the pandemic, what other facilities, aside from hospitals, were used as surge spaces? Joshua begins, “The US Army of Corps Engineers designated 17 alternate care facilities for surge capacity, and one of those was the Javits Center in New York City. If and when they are demolished, we are going to have a lot of extra product; $700 million dollars worth, and some of that is going to end up in the bin and that is a massive amount of waste.” Get an insider’s perspective into what else was going on behind the scenes during the first several months of the pandemic, and what new innovations are coming out of Leo A Daly’s firm on part 1 of today’s episode. Learn more about Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly by visiting https://leoadaly.com/. In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore they discuss: How did Joshua Theodore and Leo A. Daly respond to the pandemic and what was it like emotionally during those first few months of the crisis, from inside the firm?  What is Leo A. Daly’s task force and at what point after the pandemic hit the United States was the task force created? What did Leo A. Daly’s morale surveys reveal and what was learned? What is the Hotel2Hospital concept when did it start, and what was the initial response? When the US Army of Corps Engineers designated 17 alternate care facilities for surge capacity, and one of those was the Javits Center in New York City. Why has so much waste been left over from this, and what can the healthcare design community learn from this moving forward? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today’s biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl’s conversation with Joshua Theodore, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com. FEATURED PRODUCT Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Have you ever thought about the psychology of design? Or truly considered how your space might influence client behavior and comfort? If not, that’s okay! Design is just one of the MANY things that were missing from our grad school education. Cheryl Janis, a nationally recognized health care design consultant, is here to talk through some of the most important ... Read More The post 153: Creating a Welcoming Space w/ Cheryl Janis appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

Author of the book ' The Waiting Room Cure.' Speaks with Moyez Jiwa about the impact of the interior design of medical facilities on outcomes in healthcare.

Today, Nick chats with Cheryl Janis and Danielle Woodhouse from The Oasis Alliance. With fellow podcaster Cheryl, the two discuss podcasting and wellness design. With Danielle, he talks about nonprofit design and serving people in need. This is a wonderful episode to listen to if you're interested in getting into podcasting or working for a nonprofit!

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This week's episode is really an interesting topic because this small part of your salon or spa is surprisingly significant in growing your clientele and business. Who would have thought that your waiting room can create a huge impact not only for your clients but also to your employees as well? . . . and […]

Is your biggest fear that your clients won’t come back? How can you make your office environment more nurturing so that they do? What... The post Your Office Lighting is Hurting Your Business and other Tips from Cheryl Janis | PoP 273 appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice| Practice of the Practice.

Interior designer, podcaster, and author Cheryl Janis is with us today! Listen in as we chat about her journey to her design path and her unique take on visibility.

In this interview we catch up with Cheryl Janis, CEO and Founder of Cheryl Janis Designs (www.cheryljanisdesigns.com) and she teaches healthcare entrepreneurs and Physicians of various specialties how to design their offices and turn them into deeply nurturing healing environments that keep patients delighted and referral business flourishing. Cheryl recently wrote a new book FOR DOCTORS as we like to say. "The Waiting Room Cure: The healthcare practitioner's guide to transform the waiting room into a nurturing and highly-profitable referral magnet." -- GRAB 4 FREE SAMPLE CHAPTERS NOW - http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/the-waiting-room-cure-book/ Through all of her books, courses and workshops, Cheryl teaches you a very easy and fun holistic and evidence-based approach to design—one that evaluates the patient/client experience from the moment they walk through your door until the time they leave, and every step in between. This patient-centered approach to design is so focused on the healing experience that patients themselves spontaneously spread the good word about their time spent at your private medical, dental, healthcare office or wellness business to family and friends and on social media. This happens so often that patients (and clients!) become your best marketing asset. She is the author of two healthcare design books: 1. The Color Cure: How to transform your healthcare office, clinic or treatment room into an oasis by choosing the perfect paint 2. The Waiting Room Cure: The healthcare practitioner's guide to transform the waiting room into a nurturing and highly-profitable referral magnet THE WAITING ROOM CURE BOOK, GRAB 4 FREE SAMPLE CHAPTERS NOW WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOOK & What You'll learn: Intro: What I Know for Certain + Studies show that patients associate waiting rooms with cozy furnishings and decor with higher quality of care. (p15) + When you choose to make your patients' first experience in your space an exceptional one, you'll find your business growing without having to invest in complicated advertising campaigns. (p14) + Why Baby Boomers and Millennials have an enormous influence on the design of your medical or healthcare office. (p16) Chapter 1: My Road to Healthcare Interior Design + How a car accident at age 17 (after I leaned over to kiss my boyfriend!) almost took my life and put me on my path to healthcare design. (p16) + My long road to recovery left me with an acute awareness of the patient experience. (p25) + How I was able to design offices with soothing colors, artwork that helped reduce pain and how you can, too. (p26) Chapter 2: Am I Safe Here? Establishing a Culture of Caring + Understanding how an outdated healthcare space can make your patients (and clients!) feel more anxious. (p36) + Empathy, highly sensitive people and how they affect your business. (p39) + A patient-centered design = less time lost to marketing plans, sleepless nights, and worries about how your business is going to thrive. (p42) Chapter 3: Know Who You Serve + How to find out exactly the type of client or patient you want to attract to your business. (p48) + Three steps to learning who your current patient base is before designing a waiting room they love. (p49) + Save money (and time!) by getting clear about the basic demographics of your patients. (p54) LEARN MORE, and GET THE WAITING ROOM CURE BOOK HERE -- http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/the-waiting-room-cure-book/

Stewart Gandolf interviews Cheryl Janis, Owner of Cheryl Janis Design. Stewart and Cheryl discuss patient-centered design, healing art, and everything else traditional medical office design is lacking. Read our blog on this podcast: https://healthcaresuccess.com/blog/podcast-interview/patient-centered-design-podcast.html

Cheryl Janis designs healing environments for purpose-driven physicians and healthcare solopreneurs who desire a highly-profitable, patient-attracting, and referral-generating busi- ness. She is also the author two books:   1) The Color Cure: How to transform your healthcare office, clinic or treatment room into an oasis by choosing the perfect paint and 2) The Waiting Room Cure: The healthcare practitioner’s guide to turning waiting rooms into highly-profitable, patient-attracting, referral-generating dynamos   Cheryl is the principal of Cheryl Janis Designs–a wellness design studio in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to helping doctors and healthcare professionals achieve the very best healing environments possible. Unlike conventional interior designers, Cheryl uses an inte- grated holistic and evidence-based approach to design—evaluating the patient experience from the moment they walk through the door, until the time they leave, and every step in be- tween.   www.cheryljanisdesigns.com

There are many things that go into building a successful dental practice. Good marketing helps get patients in the door. A high-quality team makes sure things run smoothly. And delivering great service ensures your patients leave happy. But there’s a huge factor, that many small businesses owners, especially dental practices, often neglect, that can have a huge impact on your bottom line. What’s that? Your office design. Look, the second your patients step into your office, you want to make sure you’re leaving a good impression. Which is why I’m excited to have Cheryl Janis founder of Cheryl Janis Designs on the show. Cheryl specializes in building high nurturing environments for purpose-driven physicians and healthcare businesses helping them get the most out of their office space. While we talk a lot about increasing revenues, marketing, and SEO, here on SYDP, I really think Cheryl will make you rethink the importance of design and your office environment.  [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Looking to make some tweaks to your office? Learn what colors are right for your practice here. [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: The biggest mistakes most practice owners make when designing their office, and how to fix them. How to humanize your dental practice and make people love the Why good office design can have a direct impact on your practice revenues. The color that inspires “trust” and how you can implement it in your office today. How just a few additions to your office can transform your patient experience. And much more. This Episode Was Brought To You By... As a CPA for dentists, I get a lot of questions about which banks offer both the best rates and service for current and future practice owners and I virtually always recommend Bank of America. As such, I've teamed up to with Bank of America because I believe they are the best at what they do and want to help you get the best dental loan possible. If you're interested in learning more based on what I discussed on the show, simply text "BankLoan" to the number 33444, and I'll put you in touch with my direct contact at BOA. There's no catch, or obligation if you decide it's not for you after learning more. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have. Full disclosure -- If you move forward with this goes to help me continue making the Start Your Dental Practice podcast the best podcast and resource for dental practice owners. Free Episode Bonus: A special thanks for Cheryl coming on the show. Office design is something that isn’t talked about much in the dental industry, but as Cheryl shares, it can really make a difference. Not knowing much about office design myself, I really enjoyed Cheryl’s perspective and hope you came away with a few takeaways as well. As a bonus for today, Cheryl has generously offered her free report on how to choose the right paint colors for your office. If you’ve been meaning to make some office modifications, I highly recommend you give it a look. Click here to access bonus by just following the instructions. Quotes:  “Building relationships is key in building a profitable practice.” -  Cheryl Janis Resources: Cheryl Janis Designs  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

"At least in this culture and in this country, your clients won't tell you if they don’t like your space. They just won’t come back or won’t refer you to their friends or family." - Cheryl Janis. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/55

Cheryl Janis teaches doctors and healthcare professionals how to transform their practices into nurturing spaces that increase revenue. Unlike conventional interior designers, Cheryl uses an interdisciplinary approach to design—evaluating the patient experience from the moment they walk through the door until the time they leave, and every step in between. Healthcare Topics Discussed in this Podcast #1 Beauty boosts the immune system. I understand how stressful and overwhelming it can be to open a new concierge medicine practice. The owner physician has a million and one tasks at hand, and too often they're not able to get all the support they need because of a limited budget. There is plenty of evidence that shows just how effective simple design elements can be in facilitating healing, reducing anxiety and pain and increasing comfort and joy. Healthcare Topics Discussed in this Podcast #2 — In my thirteen years plus experience of designing boutique healthcare spaces, I've seen how a new design creates an overwhelmingly positive experience for patients. As a result, referrals shoot WAY up at an average of 35% and oftentimes much more within the first 6 months of installing the new design. By using a few basic holistic and evidence-based DIY design techniques, this process can begin immediately. DOWNLOAD (FREE) my "Color Cure" Email Course for DOCPRENEUR PODCAST listeners is: VISIT: http://thecolorcureemailcourse.com To Contact Cheryl, ask questions, download or purchase a copy of her new Book, visit: http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/the-color-cure-book/ Cheryl Janis | Principal Designer Interior Design for Health & Wellness 404 Bryant St., #1008 San Francisco, CA 94107 CherylJanisDesigns.com cjanis@cheryljanisdesigns.com Tel. 415.569.8997

Joining us to share her knowledge on this topic is Cheryl Janis. Cheryl is the founder of Cheryl Janis Designs, a wellness design studio in the San Francisco Bay area dedicated to helping health professionals and business owners achieve the very best healing environment possible...Continue Reading...

Cheryl Janis is the founder of Cheryl Janis Designs–a wellness design studio in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to helping health and wellness business owners and professionals achieve the very best healing environments possible. Unlike conventional interior designers, Cheryl uses a holistic and evidence-based approach to wellness design, evaluating the client/patient experience from the moment they walk through the door until the time they leave, and every step in between.

Interior designer Cheryl Janis shares how she overcame the many fears she faced during her journey towards positioning her business. http://cheryljanisdesigns.com https://twitter.com/Cheryl_Janis