Are you considering purchasing and setting up a Mobile Clinic Van but need to know if all the equipment you require will fit or work in the van? It’s a common problem—without enough space, the right power supply, or proper accessibility, your clinic might not function as well as you hope. These are big issues that could stop you from serving your community the way you want to.
At MoveMobility, we help Canadian organizations solve these challenges by designing mobile medical vans that are custom-built to fit your equipment needs. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve seen it all and know how to create vans that are ready for whatever you have planned.
In this article, we’ll explain what equipment can be installed in a Mobile Clinic Van. We’ll also highlight how all of the equipment is powered inside your van.
Equipment you can get in your Mobile Clinic Van
You can equip your mobile medical clinic with lots of important tools to make sure you can offer patients the care they need, no matter where you are. If you have the right medical setup, your van can handle many of the same treatments you’d find in a basic doctor’s office. Let’s go over the types of equipment you can include and some examples of how they’re used.
Privacy curtains: Helping patients feel at ease
When it comes to medical care, privacy is key—especially if your team needs to do something more personal, like a physical exam or wound care. Adding privacy curtains to your van helps create a private space so your patients feel more comfortable.
Imagine if someone comes in with a sensitive health issue. Having those curtains gives them peace of mind and makes the experience feel more like a regular clinic visit.
Medical devices: The tools that get the job done
The Mobile Clinic Van from MoveMobility can be equipped with many of the same types of medical devices you’d find in a standard medical office. Here are some examples of equipment from the brand Welch Allyn, known for its reliability:
Otoscope: Ear infections are quite common in Canada, especially in childhood. If someone has an earache, an otoscope lets the doctor see inside the ear and determine whether it’s an infection or wax buildup.
Ophthalmoscope: This device helps the doctor check a patient’s eyes, which is especially important for things like diagnosing diabetes or other vision issues.
Blood pressure monitor: If a patient feels dizzy or faint, a quick check of their blood pressure can help see if their heart is the cause of the problem.
Thermometer: One of the easiest ways to check if someone is sick is by taking their temperature. A thermometer gives an instant reading to see if they have a fever.
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Extra lighting: Making sure everything is visible
Good lighting makes a huge difference when your team is examining a patient. If you’re working inside the van on a cloudy day or after sunset, it might be too dark to see well. When you get extra lighting installed, you make sure the space is bright enough for your team to do their job, whether they’re:
- Cleaning a wound
- Checking for injuries
- Reading a patient’s vitals
Bright lighting helps your team stay focused and ensures nothing gets missed during care.
These are just a few examples of how you can customize your Mobile Clinic Van to fit your team’s needs and help patients get the best care possible, no matter where they are.
Diagnostic equipment
You’re probably aware that there isn’t as much space in Mobile Clinic Vans compared to traditional clinics, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up important diagnostic tools. There are smaller versions of the equipment you’d find in a full-size clinic, and they work just as well.
Here are a few examples:
Portable ultrasound machines: Even though these machines are small, they still do the same job as the big ones in hospitals. A portable ultrasound can do the trick without taking up much space if you need to check for something like a pregnancy or an internal issue.
Mini X-ray machines: If someone comes in with a possible broken bone, a mini X-ray machine can help your team quickly see if there’s a fracture. You don’t need a huge X-ray setup to figure out what’s wrong.
Compact heart monitors: These small devices are used to check a patient’s heart activity. They’re perfect for spotting heart problems, like an irregular heartbeat, and are easy to carry and use.
Glucometers: If a patient has diabetes or isn’t feeling well, a glucometer helps check their blood sugar levels. It’s a quick and easy test that shows if their blood sugar is too high or low, which can help figure out what’s going on.
Nebulizers: If someone is struggling to breathe, like someone with asthma, a nebulizer can deliver medicine in the form of a mist they can inhale. This helps open up their airways so they can breathe easier. It’s especially helpful in emergencies.
Stethoscopes: A stethoscope helps your team listen to a patient’s heart and lungs. For example, if a patient has chest pain or a bad cough, the stethoscope helps the doctor hear if their heart and lungs sound healthy or if something’s off.
How do you power the equipment in a Mobile Clinic Van?
At MoveMobility, our Mobile Clinic Vans have a special gadget called an inverter. You know how the electricity in your house is different from the electricity in a car? Well, the inverter changes the car’s electricity into the kind we use in our homes. Without the inverter, the medical tools you rely on wouldn’t work. This would make it harder to provide healthcare on the move.
The inverter ensures your mobile clinic has power everywhere in Canada. This allows for quality care in both rural areas and cities.
Learn more about Mobile Clinic Vans
You probably came to this article to learn what equipment you can install in a Mobile Clinic Van in Canada. Now, you’ve got a clearer picture of the different types of medical equipment you can install. Also, you’ve learned how to power everything up to work smoothly, no matter where you are.
We understand the importance of reaching people with medical care no matter the challenges they face. We focus on understanding each clinic’s unique needs and tailoring your mobile clinic to meet them perfectly.
If you have questions about our Mobile Clinic Vans, click below to chat with one of our friendly experts. If you’re not ready to talk to someone yet, we have a couple of other resources you should check out.
Start by watching our video below on the cost of a mobile medical van. This will help you decide if one of these vehicles will fit within your budget.
After that, check out our article on the warranty that comes with our mobile medical vans. This will give you some peace of mind after your purchase.
