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05Jun

Six Ways EDAC Principles Shape Healthcare Art Programs

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
White Papers
Scholars have been fascinated by the power of the built environment on healthcare outcomes since the mid-1800s. Florence Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing, was the first to document sanitation and stress on wartime mortality rates and applied her findings to British soldiers during the Crimean War, plunging death rates [...]
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05Apr

DAS Becomes Certified EDAC Advocate Firm

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Industry News
In a time of mass information and increased competition, the healthcare design industry cannot rely solely on individual or company experience to provide the best patient-centric design practices or solutions for healthcare clients. Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification, or EDAC, has brought a higher level of accuracy and scientific rigor to the design world in [...]
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06Mar

DAS Welcomes Abby Lenon to the Team!

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Industry News
We are excited to welcome Abby Lenon, to our Distinctive Art Source team as an Associate/Art Consultant! Acting as a client liaison, Abby works to understand clients’ needs and connect them with art that complements the space and contributes to a healing environment. She brings to the table a diverse background, skillset and perspective, making her a strong asset to the DAS team and our clients.
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10Jul

How Healthcare Art Can Support Patient-Centricity Goals

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Industry News
Hospital leaders across the country are focusing on patient-centricity and designing their facilities and services to revolve around the patient. They are finding innovative ways to engage patients in their own care and tailoring services to meet the needs of the individual while creating compassionate and dignified human interactions. Healthcare art programs can support this [...]
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06Apr

DAS President Barbara Harriman Obtains EDAC Certification

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Evidence Based Design Research, Media and Press
Distinctive Art Source set a goal in 2018 to promote progress by adding to and sharing our knowledge base. To hit this target, a primary objective for DAS President / Creative Director Barbara Harriman became acquiring her EDAC certification. In March 2018 Barbara became EDAC certified. Her certification allows the DAS team, through the application [...]
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