RAMC New Clinic Construction
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Family Care • Women's Health • Behavioral Health • Community Pharmacy • Diabetes Care • Walk-In Care
The time is almost here!
Our new, replacement clinic will open on Monday, January 6!
Location is just behind our current clinic and the main entrance is off Ridgeview Drive. Signs will guide you. Below is some important information as we prepare for this move.
The new facility is located behind our current Primary Care building (RAMC Physicians Group). This dynamic new space will allow us to:
Better meet our community's most critical needs.
Housing behavioral health, women’s health, and primary care in one purpose-built space will increase collaboration and efficiency and allow our providers to work together more effectively.
Leverage the current primary care space.
Lack of space has been one of our most significant barriers for years. Being able to repurpose this 34,000 square foot space will allow us to dream big when it comes to expanding our services in other critical areas.
Deliver pharmacy services more efficiently.
Our new pharmacy space is laid out for optimal staff convenience and efficiency. Plus, its increased size makes for a better customer and staff experience and its location inside the new facility improves access and curbside delivery services.
Offer space for new hiring to support our community's growth.
We have proactively hired additional physicians who are scheduled to join our team in 2025. Without this new space, we will have no room for this critically needed medical staff.
Meet future needs for space flexibly and cost effectively.
Our proposed design will easily allow for future buildouts, a proactive step that will let us add space in the most affordable way possible.
Self Rooming will debut January 6 for Family Medicine and Women's Health patients.
In our new, replacement clinic we are introducing a self-rooming process for patients being seen by family medicine and women’s health providers.
How does self-rooming work? Patients will check in at our one, centralized registration area just inside the new clinic. Once registered, the patient will receive a corridor letter and room number and go directly to their exam room and lock the door. Upon entering the room, the patient’s movement inside of the exam room will signal a light that alerts team members that the patient has arrived. All vitals, including weight, will be taken in the privacy of each exam room.
This model streamlines clinic operations and enhances patient and staff experiences. Below are the key benefits:
1. Enhanced Patient Experience
Reduced Wait Times: Patients spend less time in crowded waiting areas, improving overall satisfaction.
Privacy: Patients go directly to their exam room, ensuring a more private and comfortable experience.
2. Improved Operational Efficiency
Streamlined Workflow: Staff spend less time escorting patients, allowing them to focus on clinical tasks.
Optimized Room Utilization: Rooms are used more effectively, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring steady patient flow.
Faster Turnaround: Direct rooming minimizes delays caused by transferring patients from waiting areas.
3. Infection Control
Minimized Exposure: Reduces the risk of spreading infectious diseases by avoiding shared waiting areas.
Safer Environment: Promotes social distancing and cleaner clinic spaces.
4. Staff Productivity
Focus on Core Duties: Staff can prioritize clinical and administrative responsibilities rather than escorting patients.
Reduced Stress: Simplifies patient navigation, leading to a smoother workflow for staff.
5. Patient Engagement and Satisfaction
Positive First Impressions: Direct rooming demonstrates respect for patients’ time and comfort.
Personalized Care: The one-on-one interaction starts sooner, making the visit feel more tailored.
6. Better Use of Technology
Real-Time Tracking: Enables staff to monitor patient flow and manage room availability efficiently.
So...It's time for us to grow!
Healthcare needs are constantly changing. To ensure we understand our community’s most significant health-related challenges and how to best play a role in addressing them, RAMC actively participates in the annual Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The CHNA is conducted in partnership with The Sauk County Health & Wellness Coalition, which is comprised of more than 15 local nonprofits, health resources, and government agencies. Based on key findings from recent CHNAs and internal data, we’ve pinpointed three critical areas of need.
Behavioral Health
The 2022 CHNA survey uncovered several concerning mental health findings in Sauk County. These included higher deaths due to suicide and a higher number of mentally unhealthy days than national averages—13% of adults reported 14 or more days of poor mental health per month. Other alarming statistics included the following: 15% of respondents reported fair or poor mental health, 31% reported they had difficulty accessing mental health services, and 66% chose mental health as one of their top three priorities for improving health. RAMC’s in-house data also indicates the need for more behavioral health resources. RAMC must play an important role in serving as a resource for those in our community who experience mental health challenges.
Women’s Health
RAMC is committed to meeting the needs of women at every life stage. While we have an excellent staff of experienced providers, including two OB/GYN physicians, family practice physicians who provide OB services and a nurse midwife, we have run out of space to deliver services efficiently. This lack of space makes it difficult for staff to collaborate and can make it challenging for patients to get prompt access to needed healthcare services.
Primary Care
As the first point of contact for many, access to primary care is critical to the health of our community. Regular checkups help pinpoint and discover problems before they turn into serious health issues and are essential to helping patients successfully manage chronic health conditions. Robust primary care resources also help keep patients out of the emergency room and allow RAMC to run more efficiently and effectively. However, community growth has strained our resources beyond capacity. Our primary care facilities are stretched to their limit—we have no space to house new physicians who are already scheduled to join our staff.
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