If you are considering purchasing your own mobile medical van, then you may be wondering exactly what to do. Many companies that make these vehicles have their own designs that you can use and many people do consider these. However, it can be even more beneficial to design your own vehicle, for many reasons.
Areas You Want
Most medical vans will need to have a changing room, waiting area and an exam room. However, you may choose to make yours slightly different. Some vans don’t have waiting areas, and have people wait outside for their turn. They may bring in one patient and once they have been registered and sent to the exam room, they bring in someone else for registration. This works well for most practices, but you may need something different.
You may also require a restroom in your van, especially if you are going to take urine samples for testing. If you are screening for pregnancy or drugs, this will be required. Taking urine samples for testing of drugs must be done in a safe and controlled environment. Having people running in and out of another building to use the restroom isn’t feasible, and it could contaminate the samples.
You may also choose to have more spacious areas than a regular mobile van may have. You will probably be working in this van a lot, helping others. It is important that you are comfortable and have the space you need to keep things organized, but it is also important that you make your patients comfortable or they will be less likely to return or tell others.
Equipment Room
Equipment will be needed in your medical vehicle. Your tools and equipment may vary from another practitioner, so it is important to consider the equipment you will need and where it will go. Because it is a small area with little storage space, you will need to make sure everything has a particular spot and there is room for everything you need.
Comfort
Whether you will work alone or have help from receptionists and nurses, you will want to be comfortable. In many cases, you will travel for long periods to visit people who cannot otherwise visit your van and receive medical attention. Therefore, it is important that you have a comfortable space, which may include a break room with a small cot. This way, you can have a small refrigerator (which may be needed for samples and medication), along with food and snacks.
Owning a mobile medical van is a big decision. If you are considering this, you will want to make it your own. Visit Mobile Specialty Vehicles online to learn more.
