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.

 
HFMA: Health Financial Management

HFMA is the nation's leading membership organization for healthcare financial management executives and leaders. More than 35,000 members, ranging from CFOs to controllers to accountants...

National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare

The premier "meeting place" for people committed to the mission of improving healthcare.  This annual event draws approximately 5,500 healthcare leaders from around the world.

Outpatient 100 Conference

The annual Education Resource-Conference will feature: in-depth, expert-led discussions on what it takes, right now, to prosper, Peer group dialogue and CEO/CFO panels designed to spark ideas, A...

Patient and Family Centered Care Conference

This annual Education Resource-Conference showcases innovative healthcare programs that are committed to patient and family-centered care and meaningful collaboration with patients and families....

Primary Care Annual Conference

This annual Education Resource-Conference provides an emphasis on practical and useful information for clinical practice is provided for participants.  It is designed to  update primary...

The Commonwealth Fund

The mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency; particularly for society's most...

 

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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