Healthcare

The healthcare industry is undergoing unprecedented change. Our team of passionate experts collaborates with clients to Design the Future of Healthcare! We bring together strategy, technology, operations and design to create ideal healthcare experiences and achieve powerful operational results for clients.

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Kahler Slater Post-COVID Solutions

Projects

SwedishAmericanCreekside Medical Center
SwedishAmericanCreekside Medical Center
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest CampusObstetrics/Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
Patterson Health Center
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSurgery Expansion & Renovation
SSM HealthMonroe Clinic Medical Office Building
Mayo Clinic Health SystemEau Claire Hospital
Northwestern MedicineHuntley Hospital
Western Wisconsin HealthReplacement Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General HospitalMajor Hospital Expansion
Froedtert HospitalNorth Tower ICU Renovation
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. John’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. John’s Hospital Women and Children's Clinic
Sentara HealthcareMartha Jefferson Hospital
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSurgery Expansion & Renovation
St. Thomas Elgin General HospitalMajor Hospital Expansion
Confidential ClientCampus Renewal
Mayo Clinic Health SystemEau Claire Hospital
Northwestern MedicineHuntley Hospital
Western Wisconsin HealthReplacement Hospital
SSM HealthMonroe Clinic
Froedtert HospitalNorth Tower ICU Renovation
San Juan Regional Medical CenterMajor Addition and Patient Tower
Sentara HealthcareMartha Jefferson Hospital
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. John’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sauk Prairie HealthcareSauk Prairie Hospital
Stoughton HospitalEmergency Services Addition & Multi-Phase Renovations
SSM HealthSt. Mary's Hospital
Froedtert HealthMenomonee Falls Hospital
Williams S Middleton Memorial Veterans HospitalIntensive Care Unit
Aurora Health CareSt. Luke’s Medical Center Heart Hospital
Augusta HealthHeart and Vascular Center
Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation HospitalMaster Plan and COPN Approval
New Hanover Regional Medical CenterStrategic System Master Plan
Health PEIBehavioral Health Master Plan
UnityPoint Health - MethodistCampus Master Plan
SwedishAmericanCreekside Medical Center
Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest CampusObstetrics/Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
SSM HealthMonroe Clinic Medical Office Building
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. John’s Hospital Women and Children's Clinic
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSt. Elizabeth's Ambulatory Care Center and Professional Office Building
Essentia HealthAshland and Spooner Clinics
Holy Family Memorial HFM Lakefront Campus
Mayo Clinic Health SystemDunlap Cancer Center
UnityPoint Health - MeriterMonona and DeForest Clinics
Sentara HealthcareMartha Jefferson Phillips Cancer Center
National Cancer Centre Singapore
National Skin Center & National Healthcare Group Headquarters
National University HospitalMedical Center and Cancer Institute of Singapore
HealthCity NovenaIntegrated Care Hub (ICH)
Yishun Community Hospital & Geriatric Education and Research InstituteNew Campus
St. Thomas Elgin General HospitalMajor Hospital Expansion

Experts

Jim Rasche, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, RIBA, LCICEO, Campus Master Planner
Al Krueger, AIA, ACHA, EDACExecutive Vice President, Practice Leader – Healthcare Team
Jennifer Schlimgen, AIAVice President, Experience Designer, Senior Planner
Manuel Hernandez, MD, MS, MBA, FACEP, CPEPrincipal, Strategic Innovation/Practice Leader – Healthcare Team
Dave Sheedy, P.E., CDTPrincipal
Katherine Schnuck, AIA, EDACPrincipal, Senior Medical Planner
Bill Steed, AIA, EDAC, LEED APPrincipal
Supina MaponPrincipal, Strategic Advisory Services Leader
Jessica Dellenbach, ASID, WRID, EDACSenior Interior Designer, Team Leader, Associate Principal
Steve Steen, AIA, LEED APPrincipal, Senior Project Architect
Jen Voigt, AIA, LEED APAssociate Principal, Designer
Eric Mayne, AIAAssociate Principal, Designer
Kim Bruffy, CIDAssociate Principal, National Director Business Development

Insights

Article
Culture Change: A Look into HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Ambulatory Health Center
Article
COVID-19 Healthcare Facility Response: What to Do in the Next 6 Months
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How Design Plays a Role in Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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FF&E in the Time of Global Pandemic: Three Things You Can Do Now
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20 Years of Design Evolution to Inspire Future Ideas
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Date Postponed for USP Pharmacy Standards: What You Need to Know
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From Surviving to Thriving – The Future of Rural Healthcare in America
Article
Research Based Design Practices in Memory Care
Article
Perspective: Cerner Corporation’s Strategic Collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Article
Podcast: Kahler Slater Healthcare Futurist Interviewed on Non-Clinical Career Pathways in Medicine
Article
Five Incredible Highlights from The Environments For Aging Conference
Article
The 21 Most Fascinating Things I Learned at TEDMED
Article
5 Operational Change Tools that Help Staff Get Home from Work on Time
Article
3 Ways to Ensure A Successful Project
Article
Adaptations of the Interior Environment to Meet the Needs for Persons with Memory Loss
Article
The Future of Healthcare
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Designing for Dignity in Behavioral & Mental Health Environments
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Navigating Uncharted Waters Together
Article
Your Pharmacy Resolution: A Safer 2018 with USP 800
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Design Intervention: How a Lean 3P Event is a Catalyst for Change
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Patient Experience Research – The Clayton Christensen Institute Interview
Presentation
Leading with Wellness—A Critical Access Hospital Reimagined
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Patient Experience Research – The Beryl Institute Interview
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Food for Thought: New Concepts in Hospital Cafeteria Design
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The One Thing Your Organization Needs to do to be Successful This Year
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3 Ways Technology Impacts Patient Experience
Presentation
Kahler Slater Shares Powerful Ambulatory Care Results at WHA Conference
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Research Leads to Redesigning Ambulatory Care Environments
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Evaluating Variables of Patient Experience and the Correlation with Design
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3 Strategies to Improve the Patient Experience
Article
Top 7 Design Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
White Paper
From “Kicking and Screaming” to “One Big Happy Family”
Article
It Takes a Village: How Facilities Can Promote Team-Based Care
Article
Designing For Sustainable Healthcare Facility Maintenance
Article
Smart Design: America’s Most Beautiful Hospital Is More Than a Pretty Face
White Paper
A Big-Picture Approach: Making Sustainability a Key Hospital Feature
White Paper
Planetree in Practice: How to Incorporate Patient-Centered Care Practices into Your Facility
White Paper
Healing Artwork: How an Integrated Art Program Can Transform Your Patient Experience
White Paper
What Women Want…In Health Care
Article
Employing Rapid Prototyping in Singapore
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The Importance of Art in the Healing Environment
White Paper
Exploring the Elements of a Healing Experience

Industry Affiliations

The Advisory Board Company
The Center for Health Design
Modern Healthcare
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation (EDAC)
U.S. Green Building Council Member
The Beryl Institute

News

March 30, 2020Webinar: Healthcare Designers at the Forefront
March 27, 2020Melinda Pogwizd-Nerad, AIA Recognized as Professional of the Week in InBusiness Magazine
March 18, 2020Kahler Slater Receives Six ASID-WI Design Awards