Ballinger to Present Research on Decentralized Care at Healthcare Design Conference

  • 10.17.25|1 min. read

Decentralized care team stations have been a key feature in healthcare design for decades, originating in Intensive Care Units and expanding into a variety of care environments. Despite its widespread use, research on decentralized care stations remains inconclusive.

At this year’s Healthcare Design Conference Ballinger Senior Principal Louis A. Meilink, Jr., FAIA, FACHA, ACHE and Director of Healthcare Planning Fernanda Pires, EDAC, Lean Green Belt will synthesize the literature on decentralized care and bridge the gap between research and practice through built examples. Developed in collaboration with University of Kansas PhD candidate Marzia Chowdhury, the presentation will help empower healthcare systems and designers to make informed choices aligned with project-specific needs, service lines, and organizational cultures.

The session will take place on Sunday, October 26th at 3:15 PM at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. The Healthcare Design Conference is an annual educational program that brings together the leading voices in healthcare and design.

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