Rita has over 20 years of experience in the field of architecture and over 15 years in healthcare projects in U.S. & Asia. Currently, she is a project manager at Kaiser Permanente dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve health of the members and serve the communities. Rita is currently co-chair of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Webinar Committee.
Courses
Reimagining Hospitals Worldwide: Best Practices for Diverse Healthcare Facilities
With an increasing demand for medical design expertise throughout the world, this course provides AEC professionals with the crucial tools needed to adapt to local contexts, reimagine healthcare delivery models, ensure successful design outcomes, and have a positive impact on community health globally and locally.
Hear from expert speakers, with experience spearheading large-scale hospital and master planning projects around the globe, on the complexities, nuances, variations, and influences impacting healthcare planning and design. Learn the many factors affecting healthcare delivery, including local public health systems, socio-economic conditions, demographics, an aging population, payer and business models, pandemic preparedness, climate, regional culture, codes and regulations, project delivery methods, and project teams operating across time zones. Explore compelling case studies from resource-limited settings to advanced urban centers, demonstrating how contemporary architectural models, sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and technological advancements are revolutionizing healthcare facilities worldwide.
This course was recorded live on September 10, 2024.