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.
A free resource from Capital Link and Primary Care Development Corporation on developing a health center. Phases and Activities applicable to this resource include:
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The Community Clinics Initiative and Capital Incubator developed a list of tools and resources for capital development projects. Phases and Activities applicable to this resource include:...
Many ingredients combine to make a successful capital campaign. To help you determine if your organization is well positioned to move into a formal campaign planning process, we’ve developed the...
Clinicia Sierra Vista, basked in Bakersfield, California shared a pre-move checklist example with us to help other clinics think about the items that need to be addressed before occupying your new...
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)/Franke Consulting Group developed a checklist for Organizational Readiness. While the checklist is for housing, most of the...
Prepared For the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 2005. The broader and deeper the scope of the redesign effort of a hospital, the more likely redesign produces system-...
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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