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.
The Architectural Research Consortium is a collaboration of architects interested in evidence and research based design. This group provides seminars and design assistance on projects. It is...
Developed by a team of represtatives from Perkins + Will, Integral, Bognet and Capital Link the Sustainability Toolkit was designed specifically for Community Health Centers who were anticipating...
Ian Morrison, PhD is an internationally known author, consultant, and futurist specializing in long-term forecasting and planning with particular emphasis on health care and the...
This handout is a compilation of free resourcres that are available on wayfinding. The handout was first distributed at the Promising Practices Seminar on April 5, 2011.
Developing a Health Center: A Guide for Health Center Staff and Boards on Managing the Design and Construction Process Facility development is a complex endeavor that relies on...
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.
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.
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.
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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