MOBILE CLINICS TALKS

The interactive Authority Talks are held on Zoom for 45 minutes with a brief speaker presentation and ample time for attendee Q&A. A notice will be sent with a Zoom link. Click Here to register.

  March 4 ~ 11am/PST
 

Amy Kitch-Bowen, CEO, ADI-Mobile Health (Tualatin, OR)
What You Need in Place and What To Be Looking for When Shopping for a Mobile Health Clinic
Learn the whole picture. Develop a strategic plan for launching the program, sustaining funding, staffing, and vehicle maintenance. Most important, gather input about interior requirements from your provider team! Next, research builders who are best able to meet your requirements, established budget, and timeline for delivery. You have vehicle options: brand new vehicle and new interior clinic; conversion of a used vehicle with a new clinic; pre-owned mobile clinic. Understand the difference and which is the best solution for meeting the goals of your plan.

  May 12 ~ 11am/PST
 

Peter West, Chief Technology Officer, West Networks (Gainesville, FL)
Solutions for Connectivity on Your Mobile Clinic
This Talk will cover the ability to implement telecommunications on a mobile clinic without any limitations. We’ll discuss how to overcome concerns and the unique challenges of working out in the field (whether urban or remote); and, offer solutions for maintaining seamless connectivity with your home base, enhance internet reliability, increase bandwidth, and reduce cost.

  June 10 ~ 11am/PST
 

Nathan Becker, DDS, President, Mobile Dental Consulting (Englewood, CO)
Ensuring Financial Success in Mobile Medical & Dental Services
Many mobile health clinics, whether operating as non-profit or for profit, fail within a handful of years. There are many simple, tested pathways that will give your mobile clinic an excellent chance of being a success. Dr. Becker will share his extensive experience in mobile health including launching a start-up clinic and working with long-established mobile health clinics nationwide.

  August 12 ~ 11am/PST
 

Gary Lewis, President, RV Basic Training (Hemet, CA)
“ZERO DAMAGE While Driving Your Mobile Clinic
Let’s talk about the most common vehicle problems encountered when operating a mobile clinic (Class A or B) and how these can be proactively avoided. We’ll share information about driving challenges and defensive techniques. Forms will be provided outlining driver training components and understanding the four Basic Driving Skills.

For information about TALKS and assistance in acquiring a mobile clinic or establishing a mobile program,
contact The Authority at (619) 795-9604 or mobileclinics@aol.com