The design of a healthcare facility directly influences patient experience, clinical efficiency, staff satisfaction, operational performance, and long-term financial success. Whether planning a new dental practice, expanding an existing clinic, or developing an ambulatory surgery center, thoughtful design decisions made early in the process can significantly impact outcomes for years to come.
This course explores evidence-based planning and design strategies that support efficient clinical workflows, enhance patient-centered care, improve team productivity, integrate evolving technology, and create adaptable facilities prepared for future growth. Participants will gain practical insights into the planning process, common design pitfalls, and best practices that help maximize both operational effectiveness and return on investment.
The program is educational in nature and is intended to provide attendees with practical knowledge that can be applied when planning, renovating, or expanding healthcare facilities.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify key design principles that improve clinical workflow and operational efficiency.
Evaluate how facility design influences patient experience, staff productivity, and provider satisfaction.
Recognize planning strategies that improve flexibility, technology integration, and long-term adaptability.
Apply evidence-based design concepts to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and future practice growth.
Avoid common planning and design mistakes that increase project costs or reduce operational performance for practice owners.
Mythili Thiagarajan, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a licensed architect specializing in the planning and design of healthcare environments, including dental practices and specialty medical facilities. She is the Founding Principal of Auromira Architects, a firm with more than 16 years of experience focused on healthcare design.
Mythili earned her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota in 2000. With more than 26 years of experience leading healthcare projects from programming through construction, she collaborates closely with clinicians and healthcare organizations to create environments that improve workflow, enhance patient experience, support clinical excellence, and position practices for long-term success.
Licensed to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Mythili also holds NCARB certification, enabling reciprocal licensure in all 50 states.
For more information about attending please contact Connie Halfen at the Amara Institute:
