The Equipment Collaborative team is focused on advancing the evolution of technology in healthcare environments through our work and by educating healthcare executives and design professionals on state-of-the-art technology. 

Our firm is committed to evidence based design concepts to validate the effectiveness of technology. We have begun benchmarking certain data such as room turnover working in conjunction with owners and vendors.

Recent Presentations

• Healthcare Design 2009, November 2, 2009, Orlando, Florida — AIA Technology Forum.
  The convergence of medical equipment, communication systems and technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This discussion will include methods for prioitizing technology-based strategic decisions for new projects that must integrate with hospital or campus-wide technologies, as well as order of magnitude costs for project budgeting.
  
  
• AIA Houston CES Seminar, September 16, 2009, Architecture Center Houston — "Equipment Planning — It’s All About Expectations."
  Every project hinges on the success of setting clear expectations.  The responsibilities of equipment planners vary tremendously depending on scope definition.  How do you ensure you have everything covered? This session included interactive dialogue and examples of matrices, deliverables, schedules, etc. to provide a deeper understanding of the role an equipment planner can have, and how to increase success through better communication and collaboration.
  
  
• ASHE 2009 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), March 9, 2009, Phoenix, AZ — Technology Forum.  Discussion on a wide range of leading medical equipment products for surgery, imaging, pharmacy and other support areas of the hospital. View Presentation
  
  
• ASHE 2009 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), March 10, 2009, Phoenix, AZ — Managing Time and Resources for a Successful Patient Move.  
  Presentation with Erin Doles, RN C, MBA, Administrator Professional and Support Services, University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital, Albuquerque highlighting the tasks, schedule and details involved with transition planning to relocate this Level One Trauma Center. View Presentation  View Paper
  
  
• Healthcare Design 2008 Conference, November 2008, Washington, DC — Technology Forum. The design of inpatient care environments focus on flexibility, adaptability and visibility. The forum was divided into three components: architectural design options, medical equipment solutions and information technology considerations.
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• National Association of Medical Advancement, Advanced Surgical Suites and Operating Room Technology Symposium, September 2008, Chicago, IL — OR Planning Workshop: Your Suite from Blue Sky to Opening Day. Workshop highlighted key differences and options for the various systems on the market and strategies for planning today’s operating rooms/ interventional rooms with flexibility and adaptability in mind.
  
  
• AIA Healthcare Technology Web Seminar, May 2008.
  Options and strategies for planning today's operating rooms / interventional rooms.
  
  

• ASHE Planning Design and Construction Conference, March 2008, Orlando, FL — Managing Methods for Projects: Medical Equipment Design and Procurement. Panelists: Janet Sisolak, Project Director, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Christopher Long, Vice President, Relocation Management Worldwide.
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