How to prepare your site to accommodate mobile dental or medical trailer for use as a temporary or Permanent Clinic

By | Date posted: | Last updated: June 1, 2023
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If you just rent or buy a mobile dental trailer for your dental/medical office, there are several things to consider when finishing the process. The manager of the project should look for special permits that are required in order to set up and start the mobile clinic. These include all state, federal and local permits. Another thing which is very important is the weight load or foundation that the mobile trailer or coach will occupy. The manager will need to know the weight limit to support the trailer. It is always wise to avoid the areas where pooling water is a problem. Remember that a concrete, compressed gravel foundations, and asphalt are the best foundations. The manager should know that he should call 811 before he digs. This federal service is great for locating and at the same time, marking underground cables or electric wiring. When calling this number, the manager would also be aware of any utilities are required before the delivery of the trailer or coach.

One more thing is to establish a secure connection to city electric and water or sewer services. The local providers will schedule a visit to arrange all connections after the delivery of the mobile dental/medical trailer. The manager should consider the fact that the area where the trailer or coach would be delivered and placed must be clean of debris and has clear access. The last thing for the manager is to be sure that all gates for the access are open. It is suggested that one person who will be authorized must be present when the trailer arrives in order to help the driver with the location and to explain how it should be set up. Our trailers and coaches are always delivered by the right technical person to help set up.

How the procedure goes before the delivery

The dispatcher will coordinate with the project manager and will confirm some pertinent information.

  • The day before the delivery of the mobile dental/medical trailer
    The dispatcher, who is responsible for the selected trailer, will call the manager in order to confirm if he/she is ready to receive the mobile trailer or coach. The manager will be informed that the trailer is completely inspected from the branch manager of the company selling or renting the dental/medical trailer or coach and confer 100% for delivery.
  • The morning when the trailer should be delivered
    The driver in charge will call the project manager for offering his contact information and to confirm the instructions of the delivery, to check the address and the entry point of the area, and their point of contact at their site.
  • At the time of the mobile trailer delivery
    The representative who is at the expected location should instruct the driver on the orientation and the location of the trailer. The trailer/van is positioned as the representative requested and finally, it is set up and ready for use, involving all anchors and steps according to the needs of the project manager. He/she will find a welcome package inside the trailer. It is full of helpful information addressed to maintenance, and who to ask when a question or some other problem should arise and there would be the end-of-lease responsibilities. The final thing is to sign the document for receiving the mobile dental/medical trailer.
  • After the delivery of the mobile trailer
    The selected company should give the project manager an inspection checklist and the staff training so he can confirm that everything is as in the contract and in good working condition. If there are any problems, they would be scheduled for service as soon as possible. The inspection list would be returned to the contractor and referenced to when the trailer is returned at the end-of-lease.

Summary

The project manager is responsible for everything about the delivery of the mobile dental/medical trailer or coach. He/she takes responsibility for all necessary documents and permits.

The project manager should also keep in mind to clean the space because the modular units may travel on 18-wheelers and because of this the site must be clear and wide. The manager should provide access to water, electric, gas sources, and sewer. These connections should be discussed before the trailer or coach is delivered by the project manager.

Keep in mind to outfit the inside space. It is also important to arrange the inside trailer space especially if tables, desks, or chairs are used. We offer furnishings, accessories, appliances and dental/medical equipment in order to complete the whole installation.

The buyer will find it beneficial to visit the supplier location to inspect the trailer/van. This may insure that the unit will meet requirements or the deficiencies can be easily corrected before the unit is shipped.

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Dental Trailer filling the Gap between Dentists and Australian Remote Communities

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According to many searches, the dental health care status among Australian people who live in rural areas is poorer than the people located in bigger the cities. The population in the remote or rural geographical areas suffer from inadequate dentition, tooth loss, cavities and sometimes they pull their own tooth out by themselves resulting in major dental issues and related physical health problems. People who live in remote regions often avoid certain foods because of their poor dental health. All this is happening because of the poor access to dental health care providers. It is a well-known fact that the percent of dental visits in urban cities is higher than in rural areas. This is explained by the fact that in urban parts of the country people have a better access to the dental health providers, urgent care facilities and hospitals making it possible for them to visit dentists more frequently compared to the remote or rural populations.

Another thing to consider is that dentists who work in remote communities are not oriented to prevention just like the urban city dentists. This is linked to the serious health problems which appear in remote community patients. The dentists in these areas perform more restorative procedures and extractions. In the small regions, poor oral health care habits increase the number of restorations and extractions contributing to poor dental, physical and mental health for this community at large compared to urban residents.

This is the main reason for variation in lifespan between urban, rural and remote area populations. Fundamental resources such as basic dental, physical and medical health services are lacking in the remote communities which can further cause criminal activities in these communities. Also, fluoridated water is less common in these parts. Other reasons for the appearance of dental problems are lower socioeconomic status and the long-distance to dental practices. Many of these people are found on the waiting list reserved for public dental, physical and mental health care which seems to be notoriously long.

Possible solutions and recommendations
The Dental Association in Australia advise people to take care of their daily nutrition and turn on a healthy diet in combination with proper oral hygiene. This means patients have to brush and floss at least twice per day and have regular check-ups at their dentist. Another approach is required and it is addressed to the educational process about the relation between good diet and oral and general health. Patients have to be educated about toxic effects and how sugar and most soft drinks affects teeth and gums.

The following things may improve the oral health of patients who live in remote communities in Australia:

  • Better access to a fluoridated water
  • Having access to dental health care professionals (Hygienists, Therapists, and Dentists)
  • Better access to healthy food
  • Developing a national program which would be addressed to reduce the consumption of sugary foods and also soft drinks
  • Implementing mobile dental trailers to reach the underserved population
  • Australia is already using of Medevac Helicopters and air rescue ambulance equipped with dental & medical staff and equipment to provide service to remote areas.

Mobile dental trailers to reach the patients in remote communities
This is a great solution to the problem which exists in remote communities in Australia. This for sure would be a successful project with a possible positive conclusion. The dentists in mobile trailers would help a lot of people to treat their dental problems. Also, they would educate them on proper oral health care habits and how to prevent new cavities.

Thanks to this kind of help, patients who live and work in remote and rural regions could have access to a dentist and at the same time, they would have a quality dental care at their door step. They won’t have to travel for so many kilometers in the metropolis to find a dentist who will help them. The dental clinic on the wheel would be equipped with well-trained dentists and surgeons who will perform more complicated treatments. These mobile clinics would offer more services from an educational visit to extractions and x-rays. This idea is very interesting and depending on the need the number of these mobile dental trailers may increase. Bringing more dental assistance to remote communities is a great chance to decrease the percent of dental caries.

Summary
Mobile dental service is always a good idea because it provides dental care in regions where the access to dental treatment is limited. This means, that acute oral health problems would be treated without the need of creating a waiting list for public services. Mobile dental clinics offer regular check-ups, treat cavities, extractions and x-ray services. Depending on the need they can move to various regions.

The main purpose of this medical project is to deliver quality oral health care to patients who are located in remote and rural parts of Australia. The mobile dental/medical clinics can be supplemented with medevac helicopters and air rescue ambulances. Mobile dental trailers would solve the major concern about dental health to people who live in remote communities. Thanks to this implementation project, these patients can get dental services with little to no cost. The difficulty of accessing dental care made this project successful and with a positive outcome. Maybe it is hard to support the dentists and assistants in remote communities but, with the right volunteers and social staff the important and necessary mobile clinic projects can survive to help people who live in remote areas and benefit their dental health.

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Medical Trailer serving as a Mobile Medical Laboratory

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In mobile trailers, a complete medical laboratory could be set up. In this type of mobile practice, a laboratory workstation can be created for performing routine testing. The main goal of this mobile medical laboratory is to set its focus on persons who don’t have a rapid access to hospitals and other healthcare institutions. These mobile medical trailers are able to offer mentioned individuals the main opportunity for this medical service.

The mobile medical laboratory is specifically designed. It is designed as a single module with special hospital configuration. Each medical trailer has a specific design which involves initial requirements of one client and at the same time meets the standards of a certified construction for medical units. This means that a simple mobile medical laboratory consists of:

  • Two-bed pre-operative beds
  • Two recovery and delivery beds
  • Workstation for nurses
  • Toilette and bath for patients
  • Operating room
  • Separate sterile room
  • Special room with medical gas equipment
  • Double room for hand washing
  • Medical-grade vinyl flooring

The idea of the mobile medical laboratory has positive marks and it boosts it access for delivering quality diagnostic tests for many patients. These mobile laboratories perform high-complexity tests and some of them provide a new model of testing for developed countries and regions.

More organized and advanced laboratories on wheels deliver medical care and result for more complex diseases such as HIV and TB. This is highly-recommended in countries in Africa. That’s why Cape Town has created a mobile laboratory with seventy-five beds.

Mobile Medical laboratory means better and faster diagnosis for TB and HIV patients
According to the new studies which were made for discovering the impact of laboratories on wheels and addition of this type of medical services has positive outcome for the health of the patients. The positive critics about this medical model are the rapid and detailed test for HIV and TB. These results later help in starting a treatment earlier and at the same time, they restrict the transmission of a possible infection to the healthy people.

Complex clinical laboratory on wheels is a perfect solution for specific countries because they bring and allow fast results directly in the chosen area. They shorten the time of delivering the test results and at the same time they minimize errors which may occur during delivery to main medical organizations. By this model, the costs for transport are also reduced.

The use of a new and advanced model of a mobile medical laboratory dramatically changes the time for obtaining results. Instead of waiting for several days to get the results this action can be done within one to twelve hours. All these actions have a considerable effect on the health of the entire population. The refurbished model of a medical laboratory van cost will be substantially less compared with the new van.

Cryotechnology and Biosafety increase the possibilities in mobile diagnostic module
New and revolutionary steps are introduced in designing mobile medical laboratory. This model meets the specifications for biosafety level 3-certification. This program allows the laboratory workers to manage infectious material and at the same time ensures protection for patients, environment and especially for the lab staff. This model of mobile laboratory brings additional diagnostic options and tools. It offers a new technology used for freezing samples of the patients. Because the immune cells are very sensitive and when left at a room temperature they can change and no longer be evaluated properly, that’s why freezing is important.

Summary
The significance of having a laboratory close to your doorsteps is very significant. Because of this important fact, mobile medical laboratories are brought to the people’s homes. Patients have another chance to access numerous pathology tests without the need of traveling to long-distanced cities. The main benefits from this initiative are for rural areas because this way the treatment of these patients improves a lot. These projects are constantly evolving and will have a positive outcome for the future development of every laboratory on wheels.

The new and interesting focus of this helpful project is the design of an off-road model. This concept is expected to be highly accepted by countries in South Africa.

By accepting these advanced models of the mobile laboratory, it shows that the technology offers higher ranks of performing complex diagnosing tests. The great idea of improving the health condition in underserved areas now has become a reality simply by creating and bringing advanced laboratories on wheels.

However, any mobile medical laboratory trailer has to be designed to be easy for operating, be convenient for foreign countries, and be able to function in cold or hot areas. Also, mobile units could be equipped with air conditioning, built-in generators, heat and water supply, cabinets, work counters and a full medical gear.

Each customer first should have a unique idea of his mobile medical laboratory requirements. Standard design will be less expensive compared with more sophisticated and advanced model. Our organization has the resources and expertise to guide you.

The main idea is to improve the health condition of all people and choosing the perfect model will match the patient’s needs.

We are always excited to discuss about mobile medical trailer as per your desire and needs. For More information, please feel free to call us at +1 586 917 0245 or email us at sales@kbdentalconsulting.com.

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Which Type of Mobile Health Vehicle is Right for My Practice – Gasoline or Diesel?

By | Date posted: | Last updated: June 1, 2023
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There are a lot of things that should be evaluated when a person wants to buy a mobile dental/medical van or trailer which would match his/her expectations. Factors such as exterior design, the interior essential attributes, dental/medical equipment and gasoline versus diesel engine for the mobile health van will require meticulous research by the new buyers which may be the difference between the success and failure. Every model of engine in conjunction with mobile healthcare clinic has its specific features with essential paraphernalia which would serve the health professionals and the patients.

Business professionals can choose between a diesel engine model and an engine which runs on gasoline. Availability of Gasoline and/or Diesel may dictate the selection process in conjunction with the price per liter. Global geographical idiosyncrasies may also dictate the engine selection process. Here are few points which have to be considered.

The difference between diesel and gasoline vehicles
The main thing that shows the difference between these two types of engines is the fuel which is used and how it is burnt. It is good to know that diesel model utilizes a high compression in order to ignite the mixture of fuel and air in its cylinders. To perform this action, in a gasoline model fuel is mixed with air, compressed by pistons and ignited by sparks from spark plugs. The diesel engine is heavier and also more expensive when compared to a gasoline engine, because of its higher compressions forces which require heavy-duty parts.

When it comes to price, the winner is…
The price depends on many factors such as the manufacturer and also which model of a van or trailer is selected. However, the diesel alternative could cost up to $7000 more than a gasoline engine which is equivalent. The buyers always hope to earn the money back because of the price of a diesel fuel. This is because historically, the diesel has been cheaper than the second option. But, today, the prices are almost the same or even higher. Globally, the price for Diesel and Gasoline are dissimilar and fluctuate a lot depending on the fuel tax which is excise tax imposed by all the countries to meet their demands or to achieve ecological sustainability and the market segmentation exercised by the oligopolistic oil market model.

Choosing the best option
When a person has a plan to a buy a new mobile dental/medical vehicle or trailer, the main point is the nature of usage. The best choice between diesel and gasoline engine depends on special usage and specific applications. In most of the cases, diesel models are used for low-end torque, longevity, high-idle applications, and for accessory-driven components. On contrary to this, gasoline model is typically used for non-accessory-driven components and also for fleets which could have a higher turn rate for their trailers.

When purchasing a new tool, the fleet supervisor has to look at the possibility to perform the job effectively and to achieve the best feedback on the investment. The new buyers have to be informed that diesel produces lower rpm torque. This is very important when moving heavy cargos and especially in stop-and-go driving. In addition to this, the diesel engine would produce better fuel economy rate and in some cases better and long durability. All this comes at a higher cost. However, the main decision about which engine would be the most suitable option is whether the trailer would be driven in cities or highways and the number of operation years.

People, who are in this field, still claim that for more power and also hauling abilities the diesel engine is the best one.

Avoiding specific mistakes
When the decision is finalized about whether the mobile dental/medical van should be a diesel or gasoline, they have to be aware of some other specific points. Overlooking the key points could cost a fleet big.

However, the final price would be a key point in making the right decision. It is very easy to look at the price of the selected van/trailer and say that the price is right because this model costs the least at the purchase time. The most important thing about this is to consider the fact what the chosen van/trailer would cost over the time it would be in working process.

Another problem is overloading. People can often see how a truck is used beyond its recommended capability. This is very important because these are dental/medical trailers which have to deliver dental/medical help.

Overworking is also a part of this list. It is very important to not over-evaluate the performances of the mobile van/medical clinics. The last thing which is also very important but overlooked is the warranty details and considerations.

Summary
In some countries, people try to convert the diesel medical trailers from diesel to gas in order to reduce the impact of asthma in urban regions. Mobile medical trailers, which treat children, promote wellness and healthy living and because of this, the gas is their first choice.

The truth is that gas has better acceleration and diesel has better torque. Gas doesn’t smell bad but, gives more pollution. Diesel is better for the life of the mobile engine and it is less expensive.

The debate between the usages of diesel vs gas is very long. However, if somebody is thinking about a new mobile medical vehicle, the Mobile Healthcare Association is offering assistance in important advice and information, in identifying the specifications of the trailer and secure the cost.

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