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Pebble Project
What is the Pebble Project?
Launched in 2000, the Pebble Project is a joint research effort between The
Center for Health Design, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization,
and selected healthcare providers. The purpose of the work is to create a
ripple effect in the healthcare community by providing researched and documented
examples of healthcare facilities whose design has made a difference in the
quality of care and financial performance of the institution.
Who are the Pebble Project Partners?
There are 39 providers currently participating, including Saint Alphonsus Regional
Medicla Center, and three alumni. Click
here to see all the full listing.
What Benefits do Pebble Project Partners Receive?
The greatest benefit Pebble Project partners receive
is access to information and expertise. Meetings with other partners, the Center’s
board and research committee, and other industry experts offer incredible sharing
and learning opportunities. High-level consulting and technical assistance
to facilitate the research effort is also provided, as well as a proprietary
research design methodology template.
Another benefit is recognition and visibility. All Pebble Project partners are co-publishers of research results and are promoted through The Center’s website, educational programs, and international public relations efforts.
What Types of Organizations Make Good Pebble Project Partners?
The best Pebble Project partners are healthcare providers
with a relatively stable patient population, stable and interested senior management
who are committed to doing research in this area, a stable and interested clinical
support staff, and the financial resources to carry out the project’s
estimated cost. A high-level of enthusiasm and commitment to the work and
sharing the information is also key.
What Stage of Planning, Design, & Construction Does
My Project Have to Be?
While it is best to start the Pebble Project process as early as possible,
the main requirement is project staging that still allows collection of baseline
data; or existing pre-data.
What Kinds of Data is Collected?
Although it is up to each individual Pebble Project partner to define the scope
of its research, The Center is most interested in the areas of clinical improvement,
patient and family satisfaction, organizational change, and financial performance.
How Do I Get More Information & An Application?
For a complete prospectus and application, call or e-mail Debra J. Levin, Executive
Vice President, The Center for Health Design, 925.746.7188 telephone;
