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.
Created by the Veterans Administration. The attached files are guidlines for working with the VA in primary care settings. Phases and activities that relate to these resources include...
Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability. This resource specifically covers the Occupancy phase.
Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability. Phases and activities associated with this resource include:
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Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability.
Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability. This resource is specific to the construction documents activity within the...
Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability. This resource is specific to the design development activity within the...
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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