
Tech Vitals - An SSR Podcast
As healthcare is changing, it's important for technology and care delivery to align. How does one blend the built environment with fundamental human interaction needs? TechVitals is a discussion of that question. Hosted by Dr. Debbie Gregory and Zac Hillyard, this podcast explores how to mix the human interaction perspective and the technical perspective to build the "future roadmap" for health. Dr. Debbie Gregory is a national leader in healthcare design, innovation, and transformation. As a nurse executive and interior designer, she is passionate about “intentional design” that aligns people, place, process, and technology. Currently, Debbie serves as Senior Clinical Consultant for SSR's Technology Planning Group. In her role, Debbie creates and transforms environments into functional ecosystems using complex systems science, strategic design, and innovation thinking to improve clinical workflow, patient experience, and, ultimately, patient outcomes. She has a doctorate in Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership and has several university adjunct appointments. Zac Hillyard has a rich background in dynamic design and construction management and the interconnected digital ecosystem is his passion. His experience represents a unique perspective on the common challenges and opportunities that exist within the design and construction process that goes beyond the healthcare market. Through streamlined operations and integrated building solutions, Zac applies technology insights and a combination of intentional design and facility planning to best serve the ROI of customers’ goals and current technology challenges. He has a Bachelor of Science in Building and Construction Management from the School of Technology at Purdue University.
Episodes
24 episodes
Intelligent Lighting in Healthcare Facilities
Intelligent lighting is now quickly becoming a versatile design component in healthcare facilities, capable to transform several clinical programs and connected built environments. Innovations in lighting design and technology unlock many benef...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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22:54

Futures and the A/E/C Industry
Without having a crystal ball to disclose what’s coming, how do design professionals address the future demands of built environments? Well, to learn more on this question, we were happy to sit down with Mark Bryan & Jonathan Wilch of M+A A...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:03

The Pavilion at The University of Pennsylvania Medicine
Opened to serve the greater Philadelphia area just a few months ago, the state-of-the-art Pavilion at The University of Pennsylvania Medicine is one of the largest hospital projects in the US in recent years .In this episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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21:40

SCRUM & LEAN for AEC (part 2)
We are excited to share part 2 of our Tech Vitals podcast on how SCRUM applies to the AEC community. Felipe Engineer-Manriquez continues the conversation discussing the application of SCRUM, LEAN, and OODA Loop to improve teamwork. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:10

SCRUM & LEAN for AEC
Have you heard the terms LEAN or SCRUM and question just how they correlate to the AEC industry? Today’s Tech Vitals guest is a recognized LEAN & SCRUM champion Felipe Engineer-Manriquez. &n...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:00

Immersive Design and Collaboration: The Future of Design
In this episode of Tech Vitals, Debbie and Zac sit down with Gabe Paez, founder and CEO of The Wild. The Wild is an immersive collaborative platform for designers, engineers, and everyone in the AEC lifecycle, offering effective collaboration o...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:28

Emerging Technology for Nurses: Implications for Practice
In this episode of Tech Vitals, Debbie and Zac sit down with Whende Carroll, founder of Nurse Evolution. Nurse Evolution is an 'information hub' for nursing informaticists established to further the nursing specialty and learn more broadl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:01

The New Compass of Healthcare - Patient Experience Design
In this episode of Tech Vitals, Zac and Debbie explore the New Compass of Healthcare - Patient Experience Design. To help us understand how the industry is pushing the boundaries of the patient experience, Zac and Debbie are joined ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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57:15

Michelle Field and the Different Applications of GIS
In this episode of Tech Vitals, guest host Blake Mohler sits down with SSR colleague Michelle Fields to discuss her passion around GIS — Geographic Information Science. This is the scientific discipline of using location intelligence to e...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:18

Highlighting Nurses with Oriana Beaudet of the American Nursing Association
Every year, from May 6-12, the American Nurses Association celebrates Nurses Week. At SSR, we are always grateful and appreciative of the dedication and hard work nurses give day in and day out. This year especially, we wanted to extend a h...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:12

Season 1 Retrospective
For this episode of Tech Vitals, Zac and Debbie have the tables turned on them! Guest host, and fellow SSR colleague, Blake Mohler interviews Zac and Debbie about the highlights of season's 1 and reflects on the shows most popular guests. From ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:04

Smart Restrooms with Bhavik Patel of TOTO USA Plumbing and Tim Morales of Tim Morales & Associates
What’s the 1st place you go after waking up? What’s the last stop before you shut your eyes and fall asleep? Facility designers recognize the essential value of a functional restroom program, as well as its critical importance in the longevity ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:03

Josh Linenberger, Acuity Brands on RTLS (Part 2)
Today's episode features Debbie and Zac speaking with Josh Linenberger, VP of Applied Solutions at Acuity Brands. This is a continuation of the earlier conversation with Josh in which they outlined several industry applications and use ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:11

Josh Linenberger, Acuity Brands on RTLS
Ever shop with your smartphone at Target, Macys, Walmart, Home Depot, or Best Buy? How do these monster merchants keep tabs on all the retail activities and consumer experiences happening both inside and outside of their stores? Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:10

Digital Transformation
In December of 2020, Zac and Debbie connected with John Henderson, VP & CIO at CHOC Children’s.Children’s Hospital of Orange County is a UC Irvine affiliated pediatric care campus located in Southern California and has long been admi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:20:26

Inspiren
In this episode of Tech Vitals, Debbie and Zac talk with with Dr. Paul Coyne and Jeff Morelli, co-founders of Inspiren, an innovative and award-winning healthcare technology solution. Listed as one of TIME magazine’s "Bes...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:12

Wellness Forward Design Panel
On this month’s episode of Tech Vitals, we are so thankful to catch up with a passionate trio of ACE healthy building experts: Maria Parker, LEED AP, WELL AP, Project Architect at ESa; Alex Henry, LEED AP, Senior Proje...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:21

Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal
Today's episode explores voice assisted technologies in healthcare with Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal, assistant professor of Biomedical Informatics and Pediatric Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, TN. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:02

Technology Transforming Sports
As we enter the 2nd half of a very interesting 2020, there is a collective excitement for the return of professional sports. A few months back, our Tech Vitals team welcomed Scott Terry & Josh Gregory to discuss some key technolog...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:01

COVID-19 Roundtable
Listen in as Tech Vitals's hosts Debbie Gregory and Zac Hillyard talk with three industry experts about their personal and professional experiences regarding lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. They share challenges, opportunities, and solution...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:06

Alan Whorton, Part 2
The conversation continues with Dr. Alan Whorton. Debbie and Zac interview Alan about the recent Covid-19 outbreak and how Jvion has been stepping up to the front lines to use their AI to inform the public regarding high risk areas. Alan explai...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:16

Alan Whorton, Part 1
We are excited to introduce our next guest, Alan Whorton, Vice President of Business Development with Jvion. Jvion’s primary AI machine is known for saving lives and reducing avoidable negative patient outcomes.Debbie and Zac interview ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:45

Dr. Trent Rosenbloom
In this episode of Tech Vitals, Zac and Debbie sit down with Dr. Trent Rosenbloom, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University. He has appointments in Medicine, Pediatrics, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:52

Technology & the AEC Industry: Embracing the Revolution
Zac and Debbie sit down with Geoffrey King, SSR Principal and Technology Practice Leader, as he describes his vision for how the AEC industry is changing and how SSR is morphing to meet these emerging demands. Geoffrey discusses how technology ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:01
