Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc.

Design with Patients in Mind

2018 Patient-Centered Design Innovation Summit

The Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc. was founded by Patients and Design Professionals with the purpose of giving patients a voice in the development of the healing environment.  Healthcare providers, medical staff, and design teams spend countless hours defining the requirements of a healthcare facility.  Although these are key individuals to develop a successful project, the end users - patients - are often excluded from this process.


The Institute strives to improve the environment of care by addressing the needs of patients through design. Our mission is to contribute to the quality of healthcare delivery through patient-centered design advocacy, education and research.  



2018 Patient-Centered Design Innovation Summit

October 6-8, 2018 | Charleston, SC
Patient-Centered Design Student Alliance
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Continuing Education

The Institute provides educational information and  continuing education courses for healthcare 

design professionals on the unique needs that should be addressed in the design of health and wellness facilities.  The Institute is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).

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NICU Simulation Lab

The NICU Patient/Family Experience Simulation Lab is a full scale mock up of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) single family room, showing a portion of the adjoining corridor.  Tours of this lab are free and open to healthcare and design professionals.
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