Resources

The links to other resources identified on this page are provided to assist those working in ambulatory care environments—specifically those in primary care clinics and community health centers—find additional information on other commercial and private organizations' websites. Many of these resources can provide valuable insight to any stage of the design process.

 
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

NACHC provides researched-based advocacy for health centers and their clients, education of the public and training of health center staff and boards and develops alliances with like-minded public...

EDRA Building Sustainable Communities Conference

This annual Education Resource-Conference is the largest global Education Resource-Conference focusing on architectural and planning research.  Additionally, it focuses on programming, master...

Journal of Architectural Planning and Research

This quarterly journal reports both recent research findings and innovative new practices, it provides a link between theory and practice for researchers and practicing professionals. ...

Society for the Arts in Healthcare

The SAH is dedicated to promoting the incorporation of the arts as an integral component of healthcare by: Demonstrating the valuable roles the arts can play in enhancing the healing process and...

Capital Incubator

Because each aspect of a capital project impacts on the other aspects, Capital Incubator offers organizations an integrated approach to facilities development. With an emphasis on financing issues...

Capital Link

Capital Link is a national nonprofit Educational Resource-Consultant organization that provides high-quality, affordable, innovative advisory services related to planning and financing capital...

 

Promising Practices in Safety-Net Clinic Design: An Overview 

Keller, A., Joseph, A., Taylor, E., Quan, X. 2011. Promising Practices in Safety-Net Clinic Design: An Overview. Concord, CA: Prepared for the California HealthCare Foundation by The Center for Health Design.

Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Cultural Sensitivity

Joseph, A., Keller, A, Taylor, E. Quan, X. 2011. Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Cultural Sensitivity. Concord, CA: Prepared for the California HealthCare Foundation by The Center for Health Design.

Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Flexibility 

Taylor, E., Joseph, A., Keller, A., Quan, X. 2011. Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Flexibility. Concord, CA: Prepared for the California HealthCare Foundation by The Center for Health Design.

Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Innovative Care Delivery Models 

Quan, X. Joseph, A., Keller, A., Taylor, E. 2011. Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Innovative Care Delivery Models. Concord, CA: Prepared for the California HealthCare Foundation by The Center for Health Design.

Improving the Patient Experience: Best Practices for Safety-Net Clinic Redesign

Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, Anjali Joseph and Amy Keller, explore the physical features of ambulatory care center settings that have been associated with favorable patient outcomes.

 

Adapted by the authors of, "Exploring the Impact of the Physical Environment on Patient Outcomes in Ambulatory Care Settings." that was originally published in the Winter 2009 issue of HERD Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2. 

 

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