ISSUE NO. 3
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
The education of health professionals depends on clinical experience, so relationships often form between the academic institution and a host of outside professional entities, such as hospitals, clinics, equipment vendors and peer institutions. At the Oregon Institute of Technology, a 300 square foot equipment demonstration area located across from a large lecture hall accommodates professionals from the hospital next door. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Project goals involving strategic alliances have numerous implications. It’s critical to understand them clearly before the design process begins.
A CLINIC FOR A PRIVATE HEALTH PROVIDER HAS ITS OWN ENTRY IN EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S NEW BUILDING (LIBERTY HALL, NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION: DESIGNING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
BUILDING LOCATION
Often the public is involved, so access, visibility and identity are especially important. The building may serve as a community resource and part of the institution’s outreach efforts. Patients visiting a clinic may need reserved parking. INTERNAL CIRCULATION
Public access also affects internal circulation. Students and patients typically must stay separate, so it’s important to understand the impact these adjacencies can have on the design of waiting areas, restrooms, teaching spaces and a wide range of support spaces.