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Clinic Conversion Checklist

Considerations and Opportunities for Maximizing and Repurposing Existing Exam Room Space: Converting Provider Offices to Accommodate Telemedicine (no in
person visits):
Exam chairs in lieu of exam tables
Virtual connections Virtual connections
Wall-mounted workstations in exam rooms, especially if swing arms are installed Multiple monitors
Mobile carts that can travel to any room if the connections are installed in the Camera and microphone capabilities
rooms and allow for dynamic exams Use offices or micro-offices with video and workstations. While physician offices are acceptable, shared provider
iPad or other handheld device workrooms are more flexible in lieu of offices. In this case, micro-offices with sliding doors and an area about 60 NSF work
Multiple wall mounted monitors for consults within room great. Micro-offices can also be a branding opportunity for organizations.
Diffuse lighting in front of patient (avoid top-down lighting), but the in-room nurse or Use a clean backdrop with a branding image. Light blue works well as a background color, but keep the rest of the walls
provider may need to use a movable exam light or headlamp to visualize specific issues light in color.
Light and bright walls that do not create color rendition on skin or clothing. It’s best if the Avoid top-down lighting and backlighting. Use lighting in front of the provider near the ceiling to avoid shadows.
paint has a matte finish (no gloss) to reduce glare. Ensure adequate STC ratings of walls to minimize noise interference
Minimize windows or utilize black-out shades to minimize patient shading
Adequate sound transmission class ratings for doors and walls to minimize noise
interference and for HIPAA compliance
Maintain hand-washing sinks