Operations & Innovation
The Secret Language of Buildings: Cracking the Code of Architectural Plans
Learn how to interpret architectural plans to identify risks and advocate for safe, efficient care environments.
The Secret Language of Buildings: Cracking the Code of Architectural Plans
Architectural drawings often feel like a foreign language — yet they shape how care is delivered every day. In this microlearning, you’ll learn how to interpret architectural floor plans so you can identify potential design risks, anticipate workflow challenges and ask informed, strategic questions during planning discussions.
By understanding the “secret language” of buildings, you’ll strengthen your ability to advocate for environments that support safety, efficiency and real-world patient care. This course equips nurse leaders with practical insight to help ensure new and redesigned spaces are both functional and future-ready.
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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