WHR Architects' Thought Leaders are presenting at
Healthcare Design Academy & ACHE-SETC

WHR is a proud sponsor of Medical World Americas (MWA), one of the world’s largest events bringing together clinicians, administrators and healthcare industry professionals. MWA is collaborating with other nationally renowned healthcare leaders, including the Vendome Group’s Healthcare Design Academy and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) – Southeast Texas Chapter Conference on Healthcare Leadership.

In addition to WHR’s sponsorship of MWA, Laurie Waggener and Bhargav Goswami will be speaking at these events, located at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Healthcare Design Academy
Tuesday, April 28
8:30-9:30 AM

Planning Implications in Infection Transmission Prevention and Safety

Laurie Waggener, RRT, IIDA, AAHID, EDAC

In medical settings of all varieties, unintended infection transmission is a constant concern, posing threats to patients and staff, with additional financial ramifications when system failures occur. This presentation will reveal opportunities for pairing operational needs with research-informed physical environmental attributes. Learn more about the event and schedule here.

ACHE - Southeast Texas Chapter
Tuesday, April 28
2:15-3:15 PM

Challenges, Best Practices and New Ideas in the Design of Surgical Environments. 

Bhargav Goswami, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP

This presentation will combine the insights from clinicians, administrators and architects to evaluate new concepts in surgical environment design. The presenters will identify best practices while exploring the latest ideas to improve safety, throughput and patient experience. Learn more about the event and schedule here.