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.

 
California HealthCare Foundation

CHCF is a nonprofit grantmaking philanthropy based in Oakland, California. Founded in 1997, the staff of about 50 people issues around $40 million in grants each year from an endowment of...

AIA Academy Journal

AIA Academy of Architecture for Health: The Academy Journal publishes articles of particular interest to AIA members and the interested public involved in the fields of healthcare architecture,...

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (Redesigning Clinical Office Practice)

The Annual International Summit on Redesigning the Clinical Office Practice provide a meeting place for thousands of providers to learn cutting-edge improvements for the office practice and...

OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

The Mission of Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is to promote healthcare accessibility through leadership in analyzing California's healthcare infrastructure, promoting...

Facility Care

This monthly magazine provides information on quality operation, design and maintenance of healthcare facilities.  Issues include fire safety, indoor air quality, security, ADA requirements,...

Health Facilities Management

This montly magazine reports on challenges facing health facility design/architecture, construction and operations communities. This is a free subscription.

 

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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