Uplift: A Podcast about the Transformative Power of Design

Great design can boost the performance of entire organizations and the creativity of individuals—but it’s also a tool to support healthier, more meani…
Feb 28th, 2023 | 26:17

To Take Care of Us, We Must Take Care of Them. Design to Support the Healthcare Workforce

On this episode, we're joined by Karen Grimley, Chief Nursing Executive at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA, and Dr. Steven Bird, Chief Experience Officer at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester, MA, as well as NBBJ's Teri Oelrich, who is also a nurse. We discuss the causes of burnout among healthcare workers, its impact, and how buildings can be designed to better focus on caregiver well-being.