Drew Garst
PrincipalBoulder AssociatesDrew Garst is a Principal with Boulder Associates, where he leads the Dallas office. Driven to solve complex challenges in interesting, creative ways, Drew has become the firm’s ASC Design Leader, applying his forward-thinking expertise to planning functional, efficient, and resilient outpatient surgical environments. Drew applies this same out-of-the-box thinking to master planning projects, for which he is also a primary resource within the firm. Drew joined BA in 2002 and graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design and Master of Architecture with a Certificate in Health Systems and Design.
E56 – Smart Spaces in Motion: Using Movement Analytics to Redefine ASC Efficiency
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are under increasing pressure to do more with less – balancing patient safety, staff efficiency, and throughput with…Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are under increasing pressure to do more with less – balancing patient safety, staff efficiency, and throughput with highly constrained footprints. Yet many decisions continue to rely on assumptions about how spaces …Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are under increasing pressure to do more with less – balancing patient safety, staff efficiency, and throughput with highly constrained footprints. Yet many decisions continue to rely on assumptions about how spaces are used rather than objective data. This session presents findings from a pilot study conducted by Boulder Associates using digital tracking technology to measure real-world space utilization in an…Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are under increasing pressure to do more with less – balancing patient safety, staff efficiency, and throughput with highly constrained footprints. Yet many decisions continue to rely on assumptions about how spaces are used rather than objective data. This session presents findings from a pilot study conducted by Boulder Associates using digital tracking technology to measure real-world space utilization in an active ambulatory surgery center. Over a three-month period, patient and staff movement data revealed where design intent aligned or conflicted with operational reality, directly impacting safety, efficiency, and experience. Attendees will gain evidence-based insights into how the built environment influences clinical workflows, with practical strategies for optimizing existing ASCs and informing future planning decisions. Drew Garst, Principal at Boulder Associates, and Dawn Pfeiffer, CEO of Triangles Healthcare Consulting, will share key findings from a design and owner perspective. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
