Natalie Igmire
Director of Quality and Patient Safety OfficerAdventHealthNatalie Ingmire is the Director of Quality and Patient Safety Officer at AdventHealth Avista. She is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including 15 years in quality and patient safety and 10 years in healthcare facilities and construction-related initiatives.
Natalie works closely with planning, design, and construction teams to integrate quality, safety, and regulatory considerations into the healthcare environment at AdventHealth Avista, ensuring the facility is designed to support safe, efficient, and compliant patient care.
E90 – Designing for Tomorrow: A Replacement Hospital that Prioritizes Safety, Growth, and Community
Replacing a 30-year-old hospital isn’t just a capital project—it’s a strategic reinvestment in safety, access and community trust. In an era of climat…Replacing a 30-year-old hospital isn’t just a capital project—it’s a strategic reinvestment in safety, access and community trust. In an era of climate volatility, the stakes are higher: the existing facility’s wildfire exposure and limited emergency…Replacing a 30-year-old hospital isn’t just a capital project—it’s a strategic reinvestment in safety, access and community trust. In an era of climate volatility, the stakes are higher: the existing facility’s wildfire exposure and limited emergency access pose unacceptable risks to a vital community resource. The new campus tackles these challenges head-on with fire-resistant assemblies, intelligent compartmentalization, and intuitive evacuatio…Replacing a 30-year-old hospital isn’t just a capital project—it’s a strategic reinvestment in safety, access and community trust. In an era of climate volatility, the stakes are higher: the existing facility’s wildfire exposure and limited emergency access pose unacceptable risks to a vital community resource. The new campus tackles these challenges head-on with fire-resistant assemblies, intelligent compartmentalization, and intuitive evacuation routes, while optimized ambulance circulation and continuous fire lanes strengthen operational reliability. Beyond safety, the design elevates healing through site selection that preserves iconic mountain views and evidence-based strategies proven to support recovery. Architecture and safety are not tradeoffs—they are integrated, with form and function reinforcing each other. Built for what’s next, the design prioritizes flexible planning, modular growth zones, and resilient infrastructure and sustainability measures harden the campus against disasters while lowering operating costs. The result is a future-ready hospital that is safer, more accessible, and deeply connected to its community.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
