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Clinic of the Future



                   Shade devices on windows                                                            Clear and clutter free wall
                   to control light
                                                                                                       with neutral color                                        Considerations
    Clear and clutter
    free wall with
    neutral color                                                                                                                                                 Clinics may use collaboration between call centers for registration, scheduling, vitals, and check-
                                                                                                                                                                  in before transferring telehealth calls to the provider who may be located elsewhere.
                                            Desk oriented to minimize                                                                                             Drive-up check-in
                                            shadows and glare from the                                 Desk and screen oriented for
                                            window
                                                                                                       privacy                                                    Wait in car; reduced waiting rooms; separate waiting rooms
                                                                                                                                                                  PPE and application prior to entering front door of clinic, including handwashing
                                                                                                                                                                  stations with no-touch services
                                                                                                                                                                  Flexible exam/telehealth rooms (some larger ones to facilitate dynamic exams)
                                                                                                                                                                  Minimal offices; with telemedicine providers working remotely (from home or
                                                                                                                                                                  centralized call center)
                                                                                                                                                                  Bigger data and electrical closets
                                                                                                                                                                  Reduced supply closet/storage space, unless increase in procedural volume,
                                                                                                                                                                  which could lead to increased specific supply needs
                                                                                                                                                                  Telemedicine technology counters/tables/consult spaces to provide and educate
            Typical Physician Home Office                              Typical Employee Telehealth Room                                                           patients on using in-home equipment
                                                                                                                                                                  Branded and partnered telemedicine rooms within general office spaces for
                                                                                                                                                                  access to care or in long-term care, rehab facilities, detention centers, etc.
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