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Sizing free-standing ambulatory care facilities.

J R Coleman, F C Kaminsky

    The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
    |October 9, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Planning ambulatory care facility space involves balancing patient care philosophy, cost, and patient/staff needs. This guide offers a systematic approach to determine optimal facility size and functional group requirements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Health Facility Planning
    • Industrial Engineering

    Background:

    • Effective ambulatory care facility planning requires careful consideration of numerous factors.
    • Previous approaches may not adequately address the complex interplay of variables in facility sizing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and discuss critical factors for planning ambulatory care facility space requirements.
    • To provide a structured methodology for sizing ambulatory care facilities.

    Main Methods:

    • The study frames facility sizing as a sequential task involving trade-offs.
    • Categorization of facilities into five functional groups: basic medical, supporting medical, administration, support/service, and community/secondary support.
    • Development of mathematical models based on user numbers and types to determine space requirements for each group.

    Main Results:

    • Recommended space requirements for each functional group are summarized in tables.
    • Total facility space is calculated by summing the requirements of individual components.
    • The philosophy of patient care significantly influences the weighting of various planning factors.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic, factor-based approach can optimize ambulatory care facility space planning.
    • Consideration of growth and technological advancements is crucial for long-term facility viability.
    • The guide provides a comprehensive framework for healthcare administrators and planners.

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