Tips on Creating an Effective Mobile Clinic
Mobile healthcare clinics have become increasingly popular in this new climate, providing both patients and healthcare providers more flexibility and accessibility. A mobile clinic can travel almost anywhere, meaning they can provide patients the opportunity to receive primary and preventive healthcare regardless of location, including many underserved communities who may not have access to regular medical care. Although a medical clinic is a much smaller operation than a brick-and-mortar location, there are still a lot of factors to consider when planning. Here are few tips on how to create an efficient and successful mobile clinic.
Define Goals: When developing your mobile clinic, you will first want to pinpoint the goal or need of your clinic. Will you provide free health screenings, vaccinations, primary medical care, or a combination? A mobile clinic can be used for a variety of applications, so start by assessing the current medical needs and analyzing your audience to see which needs are not being met by current traditional medical facilities.
Location Planning: One of the most unique advantages of a mobile clinic is that you can travel it directly to the location of your choice, eliminating inconveniences of travel for patients. When planning your schedule and clinic stops, you may want to take into consideration areas that are considered “health deserts,” or regions that suffer from limited care access and other healthcare barriers based on socioeconomic status. Show up in patients’ neighborhoods, where they work etc. to provide more access than ever before. Another option to expand your mobile clinic’s reach is to partner with local community organizations or government officials to establish reliable and convenient locations for your clinic.
Development and Design: When developing and creating your mobile clinic you’ll want to create a self-contained, climate-controlled environment equipped with any and all medical devices and equipment needed. Your mobile vehicle can be outfitted to mirror a traditional brick and mortar location to provide the professional, clinical working environment you need to deliver uncompromised care.
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