Medical and dental space planning : a comprehensive guide to design, equipment, and clinical procedures

Content: Preface ix     Acknowledgments xiii     Introduction: Changing Perspectives xv     Chapter 1 New Directions 1  ACO Quality Metrics, A Sampling of Innovation, Building Blocks of High-Performing Primary Care, The Smartphone Will See You Now: The mHealth Revolution, Bringing Healthcare into the Home, Telemedicine, Boomers and Technology     Chapter 2 General Parameters of Medical Space Planning 15  Building Shell Design, Planning Module, Amenities, Building Shell Configurations, Building Standards, Tenant Improvement Allowances, Politics, Leasing Strategy, Hospital-Based Mobs     Chapter 3 Practice of Medicine: Primary Care 30  Family Practice, Exam Room Design Changes, The Triple Aim, Direct Care   The Future of Private Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endoscopy, Pediatrics, Urgent Care Centers, Employee Health and Wellness Centers, Integrative Medicine     Chapter 4 Community Health Centers 141  Overview, Characteristics of    Safety-Net    Community Health Centers, An Evidence-Based Approach to Safety-Net Clinic Design, Exemplary Projects, Summary     Chapter 5 Medicine: Specialized Suites 167  Surgical Specialties, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Perinatology, Breast Centers, Reproductive Enhancement (Assisted Reproductive Technologies), Oncology, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Lasik Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Office-Based Surgery, Dermatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Allergy, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pain Management Centers, Psychiatry, Urology     Chapter 6 Diagnostic Medicine 320  Diagnostic Imaging, PACS, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography, Mammography, Radiation  Oncology, Bone Density Scanning (DEXA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Clinical Laboratory, CLIA and Other Regulations, Summary     Chapter 7 Group Practice 388  Stark Statute, Accreditation, Types of Group Practices, Primary Care Clinics, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Models, Point-of-Service, Single-Specialty Group, Multispecialty Group, Internal Medicine Group, Family Practice Group, A Few Considerations     Chapter 8 Ambulatory Surgical Centers 418  Overview, Advantages of Ambulatory Surgery, Ownership and Affiliation, Economic and Regulatory Issues, Marketing Considerations, Survey of Surgical Procedures, Trends and Innovation, Facility Design, Operational Protocols, Patient Flow, Facility Access, Individual Components of an FOSC, Administration, Recovery Care Centers and Specialty Surgical Hospitals, Types of Procedures Necessitating Extended Care, Summary     Chapter 9 Paramedical Suites 449  Physical Therapy, Pharmacy    Chapter 10 Practice of Dentistry 468  High-Touch Patient Amenities, Interview Questionnaire   An Important Design Tool, Plan the Space Before Signing a Lease, Codes and Regulatory Agency Review, New Technology Transforms the Dental Office, Infection Control, General Dentistry, General Dentistry: Prosthodontics Emphasis, Esthetic/Cosmetic Dentistry, Technology Resources, Relevant Information in Other Chapters of the Book, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Unique Projects, Summary     Chapter 11 Interior Finishes and Furniture 593  Hard-Surface Flooring, Carpet, Wall Base, Wall Treatments, Furniture, Upholstery Fabric     Chapter 12 Lighting 612  Biological Effects of Light, Technical Data, Innovation and Trends, Energy Conservation, Medical Office Electrical and Lighting Requirements     Chapter 13 Construction Methods and Building Systems 623  LEED(R)/Green Design, Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning, Control of Odors, Plumbing, Medical  Gases, Medical/Dental Office Communication Systems, Fire Protection, Checklist     Chapter 14 Researching Codes and Reference Materials 632  Fire Protection, ANSI Standard 17.1-ADAAG, Sanitation, Minimum Construction Requirements, Energy  Conservation/Environmental Impact, Certificate of Need, Issues Relating to Outpatient Medical Facilities Under a Hospital   s License, Codes Relating to Medical Office Buildings, Isolation of Risk, Required Exits, Separation of Exits, Stairs and Doors, Fire-Warning or Fire-Extinguishing Devices, Flammability Testing, Carpet, Wallcoverings, Codes   For the Good of All     Appendix 639  ADA Bathroom Configurations     Index 643