Nurture Featured in HCD Magazine
Featured in the most recent Healthcare Design Magazine is an article entitled "Abandoning the Afterthought", an interview with Nurture by Steelcase senior researcher Caroline Kelly. It focuses on a project to design a better, more human-centered break room for nurses at a Grand Rapids area hospital. |
New Pocket Top Size
Pocket is now available with an additional top size, slightly smaller than the current top. Its new dimension is 18in. wide by 21.5in. deep, available on both fixed and adjustable height models.
The smaller top increases Pocket's
maneuverability and minimizes interaction with walls and furniture.
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Nurture Blog: Noise and Its Effect on Patients
This shouldn't be a surprise: patients heal better in quieter environments. New to the Nurture blog is a discussion on noise in hospitals and how reducing it, even slightly, can have a huge effect on patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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Change to Back Recline Actuators on Mitra and Mineral Recliners 
Nurture is changing the back recline actuator on Mineral and Mitra recliners in order to provide better performance. Effective for orders manufactured on or after October 17, 2011, the new back recline actuator replaces the current version in all Mineral and Mitra recliner style numbers. The new actuator will help improve function, ease of use for patients and caregivers, and provide more consistent quality.
Please see this link for more details of the change. Photography of Mineral and Mitra recliners with the new actuator will be available soon on nurture.com or see the latest electronic spec guide for updated line art drawings.
Thank you for sharing information of this change with your customers as appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact Nurture customer care at 1-800-342-8562. |
Neighbor ECAT Patch
Due to the upcoming introduction of redesigned Neighbor, there are several existing style numbers that will no longer be available upon introduction of updated product.
The target date for FOE on the new product is Feburary 20, 2012. The majority of the style numbers being culled are very low volume and will not be supported in the redesign.
Style numbers to be culled include wood arm cap styles, low volume lounge product with tables, and low wrap back models. The statement on affected Neighbor styles will read as follows in Hedberg as of Monday, October 10, 2012:
"This Neighbor style number is being deleted. Last order entry is February 18, 2012. For alternatives, see Steelcase Weekly for introduction of updated Neighbor in February ECAT release." |
TEDMED October 25th - 28th 
TEDMED celebrates conversations that demonstrate the intersection and connections between all things medical and healthcare related. With the changing nature of innovation in health and wellness, Nurture and Steelcase, along with key players in the healthcare field, will come together to explore the complex and fast changing nature of innovation in health and wellness.
As the TEDMED conference grows, so does the participation of Nurture and Steelcase. Nurture, a major sponsor, and Steelcase, a contributing sponsor, are coming together to help set the tone for the entire conference by providing user-centered settings for attendees and exhibitors in multiple spaces throughout the Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego, CA.
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Steelcase 360 iPad App
This free App provides you with the digital version of 360, as well as exclusive videos and slide shows. Read how to create high performance, sustainable work environments, that help organizations build their business, reflect their brand and support their culture. 360 shares Steelcase's latest workplace research, insights and trends to help readers understand how people really work and how creating great space can make a difference. A great feature of the app is that it will notify you when there is a new publication, so download it and get reading!
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