Keep Cardiac Care Moving: 5 Considerations for Leasing a Mobile Cath Lab
Turnkey Solutions that Help You Deliver Continuous Care
When hospitals face equipment upgrades, in-house renovation plans, or a sudden increase inpatient volume, the challenge is clear: how do you maintain uninterrupted cardiac care without interrupting your Cardiac or Interventional program?
The solution to your challenge may be simple: a Mobile Cath lab. From quick delivery and setup to full capabilities, mobile Cath labs allow your team to continue seamlessly serving patients without compromise or delay.
Here are five key considerations when choosing a mobile Cath lab:
1. Continuity in care
Hospitals can’t afford downtime when it comes to cardiac care. Even a short-term interruption—due to equipment upgrades, emergency situations, and in-house renovations or construction projects, —can delay life-saving procedures and negatively impact revenue generation.
Mobile Cath labs provide immediate, reliable solutions that bridge the gap. It’s important to look for mobile labs that are pre-configured, FDA-registered, and can be delivered in days, so cardiac teams stay fully operational and patients can receive the critical care that they need without delay.
2. Turnkey Configuration
Traditional construction of temporary medical infrastructure during a shutdown is complex and resource intensive. And, coordinating multiple systems for electrical and environmental controls can be costly and time-consuming. Instead of taking the traditional route, hospitals and healthcare systems benefit greatly from mobile resources, which offer a “plug-and-play” model, which can be delivered in days.
When planning for alternative infrastructure during a shutdown or emergency, it’s important to consider a solution that is fully outfitted with best-in-class equipment, imaging systems from leading manufacturers, and built-in HVAC, shielding, and on-demand generators. With these features, your team can plug in and perform quickly and with minimal disruption.
3. Simple and Flexible Leasing Models
Expanding or sustaining cardiac care services often requires major capital investments, which can be prohibitive—especially when needs are temporary or exploratory in nature.
Leasing a mobile Cath lab is a favorable alternative to costly capital expenditures for construction or equipment. They allow you to scale services, launch new programs, or offer a flexible on-site mobile unit, so your team can continue operations or capacity during capital planning. Whether launching a new program, bridging a gap, or responding to an emergency, they’re a smart, efficient solution.
4. Flexible Deployment
Between emergency shutdowns, capacity fluctuations, and unforeseen construction hurdles, healthcare facilities need a partner who can provide both quick and flexible solutions for imaging infrastructure.
Reputable providers offer customizable leasing plans that align with your specific clinical calendar and operational goals, giving you control over duration, scope, and cost. Be sure to seek out mobile Cath providers with large, diverse fleets and flexible leasing options that deliver the exact equipment you need, where and when you need it.
5. Training and Service
Even with the right equipment, success depends on the ability of staff to operate systems confidently and efficiently. Technical issues or knowledge gaps can derail operations and reduce the quality of care.
When choosing a mobile Cath solution, it’s important to understand the ancillary services you receive from your partner, as well as the size of their support team and field engineers. Look for partners that offer round-the-clock service, on-site support, in-stock equipment and parts, and applications training at time of delivery.
Let’s Keep Care Moving
At Modular Devices Imaging, we believe hospitals should never have to choose between construction timelines and patient care. With more than 35 years of experience and a nationwide fleet of more than 60 units, we make it easy to stay on track with confidence.
Contact our team today to discuss leasing a Mobile Cath Lab that suits your facility's needs.
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