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.

 
Labs for the 21st Century: Schematic Design

Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process with a focus on sustainability.  This resources is specific to Schematic Design.  The Phases and actives...

Labs for the 21st Century: PreDesign

Created by Labs for the 21st Century/EPA/DoE and covers the entire design process and is mostly related to sustainability.  This specific resource and link is for Pre-Design.  Relevant...

Who Moved the Finish Line? Redefining Readiness in a World Obsessed with...

Created by Deloitte. Phases and activities included in this phase include:

Organizational Readiness

  • Conduct operational planning
  • Determine staffing needs...
Facility Expansion & Renovation Planning for Capital Projects &...

Created by Gates Family Foundation.  Phases and Activities applicable to this resource include:

Organizational Readiness

  • Conduct operational planning
  • ...
Report from the Field: Insights by Community Clinics on Information...

Created by the the Comunnity Clinics Initiative. Phases and Activities applicable to this resource include:

Organizational Readiness

  • Create a business plan...
 

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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