Today, you’ll be able to see how advanced the healthcare system, equipment and structures have gotten in the past couple of years and it’s no surprise why! Most countries try to improve their healthcare system since it’s one of society’s main priorities which led to various new inventions.

One impressive invention most countries have adopted to use are modular healthcare buildings. These are temporary structures mainly used by hospitals and communities to aid injured or affected individuals.

It’s an overly impressive structure that was used quite a lot during the pandemic to shelter COVID-affected patients or hold individuals in isolation through the 14-day protocol to check if they’re affected. 

To know more about modular healthcare buildings, read more and get your questions answered with some common FAQs:

What are modular healthcare buildings?

A modular healthcare building is a temporary prefabricated building that provides flexible spaces that can be used in different medical ways. It’s called “modular” because it contains repeated sections called modules. 

This is different from other modular buildings since healthcare modular buildings are used mainly for healthcare reasons. Mostly it’s used to aid affected or injured people within a community. 

We’ll give you examples of when modular healthcare buildings are used, (1) to shelter injured or affected individuals during a natural calamity, (2) to shelter COVID-affected patients, (3) to quarantine people with symptoms of COVID or recent travellers and so much more.

What are the different types of modular healthcare building systems?

There are 3 main types of modular building systems such as 4-sided, partially open-sided or fully open-sided. And depending on what the healthcare modular buildings are for, the system used may vary.

Are modular healthcare buildings customizable?

Yes, they are! There are building companies that offer this feature that allows you to customize modular buildings to add features to help patients move properly. Examples of features you can add for customization are handicap-accessible ramps, decks, railing handles and more.

You will be discussing added features and such during the design phase where you and the builder can discuss the exterior and interior finishes of the modular building.

Are modular healthcare buildings for sale or rent?

The answer is both! Although if it’s already owned by a community or establishment, it may vary with their decision. But if you’re inquiring with a builder, you can either rent or buy them out. There are 4 options for you to choose from such as permanent, portable, brand-new and pre-owned medical modular buildings. Of course, all come with their own set of perks, conditions and prices.

What are the 4 types of modular healthcare buildings?

As stated above, there are 4 types such as permanent, portable, brand-new and pre-owned. To know each one better, here’s a rundown:

Permanent modular healthcare buildings

This type is one you can choose to rent out or purchase. But most of the time, it’s bought and can last up to 50 years of use. These are usually bought if a community or organization needs them for more than 5 years.

Portable/temporary modular healthcare buildings

If the modular buildings are only needed less than 5 years, this is the type to consider. And since it’s only for temporary use, you can opt to rent it out to make it more cost-efficient. If a facility has to be renovated, this type is ideal for giving healthcare facilities a place to continue offering services since it can be deployed rapidly.

Brand-new modular healthcare buildings

This type is ideal if you want the latest kind of modular buildings. Most recently designed modular buildings have more advanced features and are improved. Plus brand-new ones allow buyers to customize it to fit the appropriate use of the space, may it be a vet, an ER, an exam room, a dental clinic and so much more.

Pre-owned modular healthcare buildings

This type is the most cost-efficient one on the list since it’s pre-owned, its market value is lessened. This is mostly used for emergencies like overflow hospitals, for temporary clinics and so on.

What are the benefits of modular healthcare buildings?

There are various reasons why modular healthcare buildings can benefit the community and the public, but to sum it all up, it's convenient, cost-efficient, easy to build and provides quality shelter.

Take away

After all these FAQs, you probably now know a good sum about what modular healthcare buildings are from its types and uses. Now you can use your new-found knowledge for good and even educate others about modular healthcare buildings!