Stay up-to-date on trends and innovation.

On a typical mobile or modular cath/vascular lab project one of the first things we do is identify the date the customer needs their interim lab to be up-and-running. Then, we have the lab delivered in advance so that there is adequate time for set-up, installation, training, before the first patients. Of course, there are also conference calls, site visits, IT configurations, clinical system configurations and more, but our goal is to pre-plan, guarantee our delivery date, and make the entire delivery and installation process is as smooth as can be.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESBut then there are those “special” circumstances – such as Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Martha Jefferson contacted us back in 2010 while they were making plans to move their hospital to a brand-new facility. The move wasn’t going to take place until later in 2011, but you can imagine the amount of planning and coordination it takes to move to a new hospital. Most smaller items like supplies, equipment, and furnishings could be moved in advance; but orchestrating the move of their patients and services from the old facility and opening the new hospital the next day was critically important.

From one month to several years, the amount of time Mobile Cath Labs spend on-site can vary widely from client to client. Regardless of the length of time in service, Modular Devices has a specific procedure we follow to get the lab ready for the next customer. Our process ensures a quick, simple pick up that allows us to turn-around our Mobile Cath Labs swiftly and safely for continued use at a site that could be across the country!PICK UPThe pick up of Mobile Cath Labs from a customer’s site is highly coordinated by our in-house logistics team. Instructions are provided to the customer regarding preparing the lab for removal. Some in the industry require the lab to be returned in the same condition it was delivered, but we do not make such a requirement. All we ask that power remain connected to the lab until removal, and that all the customer’s supplies are removed prior to our arrival. On pick-up day, our own driver will arrive and ready the lab for removal. Once removed, the lab will return directly to our 75,000 square foot facility in Indianapolis. At that point our team of experienced and seasoned professionals begins the restoration process.

When it comes to a successful Mobile Cath Lab installation, one of the most important factors is proper planning. As an interim cath lab provider, it is critical that every installation is a success, and that each project starts strongly.COMMUNICATIONFrom the beginning of the planning process, we are in constant communication with our clients. We have teams of individuals dedicated to making each project a success. These teams include folks from Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Training, Transportation, IT, Electricians and installers. Most of the communication takes place over the phone or via email, but can also include conference calls or even on-site meetings and site surveys when needed. In our minds, we can’t over-communicate during the planning process.

As a pediatric caregiver, no one knows the special needs of your patients more than you do. And, as you navigate the twists and turns of running your department, you know that when it comes time to upgrade the x-ray equipment in your pediatric cath lab there are special considerations that need to be taken to ensure your patients remain the number-one focus.Many pediatric cath labs were developed 20 years ago, and with recent technological advancements, these older systems will soon be obsolete. For those who haven’t yet replaced and updated the x-ray imaging system in their labs, the reality is that they will have to do so sometime soon.During a typical (adult) cath lab x-ray upgrade project there are a variety of options to help keep the service line operational.

When starting up a new cardiac program, expanding an existing one, or when cath lab renovation, repair, or construction are on your timeline-there’s not a lot of room to budge. At Modular Devices, we’re well versed in supplying custom Mobile Cath Labs solutions to your specific scenario.Based in the Midwest, our central location means we can deliver all around the country, no matter where our clients are located. And, our dedicated Logistics Coordinator manages a group of more than a dozen people on our end to plan the entire delivery and installation process, meaning that you can expect a smooth set-up and delivery. Why else should you choose Mobile Cath Labs from Modular Devices?FULLY EQUIPPEDWith the largest fleet of mobile cardiac Cath labs in the industry, we offer both mobile labs as well as larger modular labs. As with our modular cath labs, our Mobile Cath Labs are also fully-equipped and turn-key. After delivery and set-up, you can expect a fully-functioning lab from the moment you set foot in the door. Not only do our labs use the latest in technology and systems from GE, Philips, or Siemens; but we can even assist in bringing in-house Hemodynamic systems into your mobile lab. Because our mobile labs have pop-out sides, you can be sure that there will be plenty of room for patients, staff, and procedures, the most important part of the equation.