In-depth knowledge and experience in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare organizations, systems, and transition services related to new buildings and relocations.

 

KRISTINA KRAIL, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, PMP, EDAC

DESIGN INDUSTRY HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT

After serving the healthcare sector for 30+ years through a variety of high-level administrative positions as a Consultant, Chief Nursing Officer and hospital association executive, I now use problem-solving skills and a deep industry knowledge to assist clients and design teams meet their goals and mitigate risks during this dynamic and complex era. I can inspire stakeholders and help them create action plans to maximize efficiency and improve patient care through innovative environmental and system solutions. I have a keen understanding of healthcare design and human performance interface, project management, hospital/patient care administration, and healthcare regulation. This combined with proven leadership skills brings extraordinary value to all projects I lead.

CURRENT EXPERIENCE

HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT

Independent Contractor |   2019 – current

 ·    Ops Planning Clinician: Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA (2021)

·     Transition Services Lead: Harrison Medical Center, Silverdale, WA (2020)

·     Clinical Advisor Pre-design: Atrium Health Rehab, Charlotte, NC (2019)

·     Transition Services PM: Coney Island Hospital, NY (2016-2022)

SENIOR ASSOCIATE HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT

NBBJ   |   2010 – 2018 

 East Coast Lead for Healthcare Transition Services.  Developed offering and marketing plan to increase engagements by twofold. These advisory projects successfully determined redesigned processes to match design intent; required orientation, training and optimal facility and patient moves to ensure a safe and successful occupancy and activation.  Also provided clinical expertise, user insight, and other value-added capabilities to master plan and design projects.  Projects included: 

·     Clin. Advisor Master Plan: GHS Ponce de Leon Center, Atlanta, GA (2018)

·     Clin. Advisor Master Plan: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY (2018)

·     Clin. Advisor Master Plan: Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA (2017-18)

·     Transition Services PM: American Univ. of Beirut, Lebanon (2016-18)

·     Transition Services Advisor: OhioHealth Riverside, Columbus, OH (2015)

·     Transition Services PM: Rehab Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2014-17)

·     Transition Services PM: Chase Brexton Health, Baltimore, MD (2012-13)

·     Transition Services PM: Spaulding Rehab Hospital, Boston, MA (2012-13)

·     Transition Services PM: Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA (2010-12)

·     Clinical Advisor Master Plan: Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY (2010)

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

MANAGING DIRECTOR

XROADS Solutions Group   |   2007 – 2010

New York, NY

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Long Beach Medical Center   |   2002 – 2007

Long Beach, NY

 

VICE PRESIDENT/COO

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Inc.   |   1998 – 2002

Hauppauge, NY

 

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Northwell Health   |   1994 – 1998

Syosset + Plainview, NY

Check out my Podcast Interview:

Designing Care On-Air: Leading through Design: Translating Clinical Knowledge to Built Environment Know-How | Kristina Krail on Apple Podcasts

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