Why isn’t there a bathroom in mobile medical clinic vans? This is a common question that many organizations run into during their research for one of these vehicles. While not having a bathroom may affect your patients and healthcare team, it also means more space for important medical equipment and a layout that improves patient care.
One of our values at MoveMobility is that we’re never satisfied. We’re constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to enhance patient healthcare while breaking down healthcare barriers. All of our vehicles are certified by Transport Canada and we’re only one of the country’s two Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifiers, showcasing our dedication to maintaining the utmost standards of safety and quality in our vehicle conversions.
As you read this article, you’ll learn why we don’t include a bathroom in our mobile medical clinic vans at MoveMobility.
Why are there no bathrooms in our mobile medical clinic vans?
When your patients need medical care, accessibility and comfort are important. So, you might wonder, why isn’t there a bathroom in our mobile medical clinic vans at MoveMobility? It’s a valid question and one we’ve put a lot of thought into.
While bathrooms are undoubtedly important, we made a tough call to forgo them in our mobile clinics. Why? Because we’re passionate about prioritizing what truly matters: your patients’ health and well-being.
With the omission of bathrooms, we free up valuable space for features that directly enhance patient care. Think about it: with more room, we can equip our vans with state-of-the-art medical equipment, comfortable exam bed seating, and ample storage for supplies. These features contribute directly to a better experience for your healthcare team and patients.
However, we understand the need for flexibility. For organizations that require a bathroom option, we offer the ability to include a portable toilet, as shown in the images below. This feature provides a practical solution without compromising the overall space and efficiency of the van’s design.
At MoveMobility, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our driving force. Instead of sticking to the status quo, we constantly push boundaries to find better solutions. We know the importance of bathrooms, but we also believe that innovation means finding creative ways to optimize space and resources for the maximum impact on patient healthcare.
We’re committed to putting patient care first. In the next sections, you’ll discover some of the innovative features we’ve packed into our vans, all made possible by our decision to prioritize what truly matters.
What mobile medical clinic van features are made possible by having no bathroom?
Space is precious in the world of mobile medical clinic vans. That’s why at MoveMobility, and as we mentioned earlier, we’ve chosen to focus on features that directly improve patient care, starting with the exam bed.
Exam bed
Comfort comes first: Without a bathroom taking up space, we’ve been able to include a premium vinyl exam bed. It’s designed to make patients feel comfortable during check-ups, treatments, and consultations.
Convenient care: Picture having a dedicated spot in your mobile clinic van for all your patient needs. With the exam bed, your organization can offer a wide range of medical services without worrying about space limitations that a bathroom would have caused.
Office space with secured rolling chair
In the world of healthcare, filling out paperwork and scheduling tasks are just as important as the healthcare itself. That’s why our mobile medical clinic vans at MoveMobility have a dedicated office space area with a secured rolling chair included.
Making work easier: Picture your healthcare team having everything they need to do paperwork and keep schedules organized right there in the van. With a special office space that includes a desk and chair, they don’t have to worry about finding a workplace – it’s all set up for them.
No space wasted: If we had put a bathroom in the mobile medical clinic van, we wouldn’t have had room for this convenient office area.
Storage solutions to increase efficiency
At MoveMobility, we’re all about making things easier and more efficient for organizations that take healthcare on the road. Every part of our vans is designed to help make your job more efficient when it comes to taking care of your patients. Take a look at our overhead slide-to-open cabinets, for example.
Overheard cabinets: When you’re providing healthcare to patients, the last thing you want to be doing is searching around and trying to find medical equipment and supplies. We’ve set up the overhead storage cabinets in the van to be right above you. No mess, no stress. All you have to do is reach up and slide open the cabinets to get what you need.
Floor-to-ceiling cabinets: Our mobile medical vans also have cabinets that go from the floor to the ceiling. That’s a lot of space for everything your mobile clinic might need. These spacious cabinets mean the van can carry lots of medical equipment and supplies without getting cluttered. This leaves your healthcare team with more space to bring more help to people who need it.
Just like our overhead cabinets, the floor-to-ceiling ones make grabbing supplies smooth and quick. Everything has its place and is easy to see and easy to reach.
Sink
Another feature we chose to include in the mobile medical clinic vans instead of a bathroom is a sink. Why? Because it helps us keep everyone healthy. With a sink, doctors and nurses can wash their hands really well. This stops germs from spreading, making sure both the medical team and patients stay safe.
Think of it this way: When you go to different communities with your clinic, you’ll eventually find that most areas you park (community centers, schools) already have bathrooms people can use. But, what they really need is good medical care, which they might not get otherwise.
Fridge
In healthcare, keeping vaccines safe is super important. The fridge is another example of one of the features we could include in these vans because of the extra space that came with having no bathroom.
Vaccine preservation: Vaccines need to stay cool to remain fresh and work right. The fridge makes sure they stay at the perfect temperature, so they’re always ready to go.
Reliable storage on the go: With the fridge on board, your healthcare team can take vaccines wherever they’re needed. From a regular check-up to an emergency, you can trust the fridge to keep vaccines safe and sound.
Find out more about mobile medical vans with MoveMobility
You came to this article to learn about the reasons why there isn’t a bathroom in our mobile medical units at MoveMobility. Now that you know why we don’t include a bathroom in our vans, you’re probably wondering where to go from here.
Since we’re already on the topic of what you’ll find in a mobile medical van, we think you’ll find our article on the costs and possibilities of mobile medical van customization helpful. You’ll also find our article on the 10 steps to starting a mobile medical clinic helpful, especially if your organization is gearing up to start one.
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