Nurture | Dealer Dose

December 6, 2011

in this issue...

· News You Can Use

· Pocket Price Change

· Nurture Blog Post

· Empath Tools

· New Fabrics from Designtex

News You Can Use!

Here are two great blog posts from the Healthcare Design Magazine blog.

The first, entitled "Empathy + Healthcare Architecture", calls for increased empathy for the plight of patients and caregivers when designing and planning healthcare facilities. The author even plans to shadow nurses and patients at THR Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in order to better her understanding.

The second highlights a presentation from HCD '11, "Designing for the Primitive Brain". The idea is to combine aesthetics and function as design goals with an emphasis on psychology as well. Interesting read, check it out!

Pocket Price Adjustment

Good news! Effective in the November e-cat, the price of height adjustability has been lowered. The up-charge for height adjustable units is now $200 less.

Nurture Blog Post: HCD Recap

This recent post on the Nurture blog provides an all-encompassing recap of Healthcare Design 2011.

From a discussion of Empath's Nightingale Award to comments on Nurture researcher's presentations, the Nurture/AAHID Graduate Research Fellowship, and the Nurture Collegiate Healthcare Design Competition, if you missed the show or need a refresher, check out this post!

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Empath Tools

After winning a Nightingale award and being a big hit at Healthcare Design this year, now it is time to continue Empath's positive momentum as we look towards next year.

A myriad of well-designed, great looking sales tools have been created to help you have success introducing and eventually selling Empath:

- Here is the story behind Empath. See the evolution of Empath - from research and observation to design and development.

- Check out a photo gallery of Empath and look at it in all 360 degrees.

- Explore the features of Empath, from its standards to its special features.

There are great tools on Nurture IN2 as well: a sales presentation, a list of Frequently Asked Questions, several e-cards, Empath's technical cut sheet, and draft spec guide pages. Contact your Nurture sales representative for more information.

Empath

New Graded In Fabrics from Designtex

Seven new Designtex fabrics are now available to order through the Nurture Graded In program, 3 of which are featured here. The latest upholstery offering from Designtex introduces a luxurious group of upholsteries from the Shelter Collection and performance solids from the Transitions and Basics collections. Each fabric brings unique options to the program from unexpected constructions to Extreme Performance and Environmental Design basics.

Delaine 3249 Environmental Design Extreme Performance/Grade 6:

Reminiscent of the smooth surface of a fine wool billiard cloth, Delaine has Crypton® Green finish, passes high abrasion tests and is made of recycled polyester which makes gives Delaine its extreme performance as well as being environmentally responsible. Delaine, named after a sheep with its smooth, heavy fleece and wrinkle-free quality is the perfect foil for the senses of sight and touch. A beautiful heather effect and soft hand further reflect the wool-like appearance.

Passage 3364 Extreme Performance Environmental Design/Grade 8:

Passage crosses over with an Environmental Design construction that performs and feels like vinyl. Woven with recycled contents, this solid upholstery may also contribute to LEED credits.

Pivot 3374 Extreme Performance/Grade 6:

Pivot is straightforward, solid upholstery with a Sta-kleen® finish. Sta-kleen® is a durable performance finish that protects the surface of the upholstery from ink and other damaging stains. Difficult stains such as ballpoint ink and yellow mustard are easily removed from this upholstery's surface by simply cleaning with a dry cloth or mild soap and water.