Operations & Innovation
Not Just a Chair and a Room: Why Design Choices Are Human Rights Decisions
Explore how design choices shape belonging, identity and equity in health care environments.
Not Just a Chair and a Room: Why Design Choices Are Human Rights Decisions
Health care spaces communicate powerful messages about who belongs, who feels safe and who is seen. In this microlearning, you’ll explore how design choices shape physical, social and cultural identity — and how placemaking influences the experience of patients, families and care teams.
You’ll learn to recognize the messages environments send and examine how design can either reinforce inequities or promote dignity and inclusion. By understanding the impact of space on belonging, you’ll be better equipped to advocate for environments that reflect respect, equity and human-centered care.
NCPD Credit:
Upon completion of the microlearning and evaluation, learners are eligible to earn 0.2 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) credits. AONL is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Disclosure:
The content planners do not have any conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Your Instructor
Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, MS-CRM, RN
Dr. Elizabeth Johnson is an Assistant Professor at Montana State University’s College of Nursing and a nationally recognized leader in health care design and clinical research. Her work focuses on digital health innovation, clinical system design, and technology-driven safety improvements, supported by funding from NIH, NSF, and industry partners. She serves in multiple national leadership roles advancing health care innovation at the intersection of nursing, research, and technology.
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