Is your organization interested in setting up a mobile outreach or response van for your organization? One problem you might face is finding a flexible, safe, and reliable seating arrangement system that can easily accommodate different seating layouts.
Whether you’re doing community outreach, emergency response, or support services, being able to quickly change your van’s interior is very important. Many organizations have this problem. You need a solution that lets you change the seating layout to meet different needs without any hassle. This is where AutoFloor comes in.
At AVAN Mobility, we’ve been solving problems like these for over ten years. We’ve made hundreds of mobile medical vans for different organizations, such as the Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri. We’re always focusing on innovation and practicality. Our experience has taught us what works best, and we keep improving our designs to meet our clients’ changing needs.
In this article, you’ll learn about AutoFloor, a flexible seating arrangement system that gives you the versatility you need for your mobile outreach or response unit. We’ll explain what AutoFloor is, how it works, and why it could be the perfect solution for your organization. By the end, you’ll understand how AutoFloor can help you create a more useful and efficient mobile environment.
What is AutoFloor, and how does it work?
AutoFloor is a special type of flooring system designed to make seating arrangements in a mobile medical van more flexible and efficient. This system uses an aluminum floor covered with a durable, non-slip surface.
How does AutoFloor work?
The key to AutoFloor is its floor track system. These tracks run throughout the van’s floor, giving you multiple places to attach and secure seats and stretchers. This means you can quickly and easily change the seating layout to fit the needs of each situation. For example:
- Need more space for a stretcher one day?
- Need more seats for passengers the next?
You can rearrange the setup without any hassle.
The floor tracks are designed to hold removable seats in various positions. This flexibility lets you customize the interior layout of your van based on the specific requirements of each trip. If you’re transporting patients, carrying equipment, or providing on-site services, AutoFloor helps you make the most of your space.
AutoFloor’s design is all about making your job easier. The non-slip surface and versatile track system allow your mobile medical van to adapt to whatever you need it to do.
How safe is AutoFloor?
AutoFloor is designed with safety as a top priority. It’s certified for commercial and personal vehicle use and meets all necessary safety standards. This specially designed floor system has undergone rigorous testing to ensure its reliability and security.
Consider a scenario where you need to quickly reconfigure the van to transport multiple patients. With AutoFloor, you can easily adjust the seating arrangement while knowing that the system will keep everyone safe and secure, thanks to its robust design and adherence to safety standards.
When you get a mobile medical van with AutoFloor, you can trust that your mobile medical van will meet your flexibility needs and provide a safe environment for everyone on board. An example is the non-slip surface that we mentioned earlier. Patients and clients will feel more secure and stable moving around the van.
How flexible is AutoFloor in a mobile medical van?
As you now know, AutoFloor provides a great deal of flexibility for your mobile medical van. Every trip you take can have different requirements. You might need to transport a patient to a hospital one day and then bring a team of medical professionals to a natural disaster situation for non-urgent care the next.
AutoFloor makes it easy to switch between these setups by offering over 1,000 possible seating configurations.
Let’s take a look at what a real-world application of AutoFloor might look like.
Imagine you’re preparing your van for a day of community outreach, just like one of our past clients, CalOptima does. In the morning, you might need extra seats for volunteers and staff. Later in the day, you might need to create more open space for medical examinations or patient consultations. AutoFloor lets you make these adjustments smoothly, so your van is always set up perfectly for your needs.
Is AutoFloor expensive?
You might be wondering if AutoFloor, with all its benefits, is expensive. The good news is that it’s not. AutoFloor comes standard with AVAN Mobility’s Mobile Response Van and Mobile Outreach Van.
Even though AutoFloor offers so much versatility, it’s still a cost-effective choice. Here’s why:
Included value: AutoFloor is part of the standard package, so there are no hidden costs.
Durability: Made from aluminum with a non-slip surface, it lasts a long time, which means fewer repairs and replacements.
Efficiency: Quick reconfigurations save time and labor, making your operations more efficient.
AutoFloor helps you save money in the long run. You don’t need to spend extra on custom interiors whenever your needs change. The system’s flexibility means you can adapt without additional costs.
Does AutoFloor add any weight to the mobile medical van?
When adding new systems to a vehicle, it’s natural to worry about extra weight and its impact on the van’s performance. Luckily, AutoFloor is designed with this in mind.
AutoFloor does not change the vehicle’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). This means that adding AutoFloor to your mobile medical van won’t affect the maximum weight your van can safely carry. You can still transport the same amount of equipment, supplies, and passengers as you could before.
Because AutoFloor is made from lightweight aluminum, it adds minimal weight to the van. This ensures that you don’t lose any of the carrying capacity.
AutoFloor’s lightweight design provides a flexible and durable flooring system that does not affect your van’s performance. The vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency, and overall performance remain unaffected.
How do seats fit into AutoFloor in mobile medical vans?
One of the great features of AutoFloor is how easy it is to work with the seats. Here’s how it works:
Simple removal: Removing the seats from AutoFloor is straightforward. All you need to do is use a lever to detach the seat from the floor track. This quick-release mechanism makes it easy to reconfigure your van’s layout without hassle.
Easy mobility: The seats are equipped with wheels, allowing them to be wheeled in and out of the vehicle smoothly. This means you can easily move the seats as needed, whether you’re setting up for a different type of medical service or just cleaning the van.
Imagine you need to switch from a setup with lots of seating for a community health event to a layout with more open space for medical equipment. With AutoFloor, you can quickly detach the seats, wheel them out of the van, and rearrange the interior to fit your new needs.
Learn more about mobile medical vans
You most likely came to this article with worries and concerns about mobile medical van seating arrangements. Throughout this article, you’ve learned about AutoFloor’s unique features, including its safety, cost-effectiveness, weight impact, and ease of use.
At AVAN Mobility, we know that every detail matters when it comes to saving lives with mobile medical units. We understand that the right equipment and configurations can make all the difference in critical situations. Our innovative solutions are designed with one goal in mind: to help you save lives.
We believe in making your job easier and helping you provide the best service to your community and patients. If you have any questions about AutoFloor or need more information about mobile medical vans, click the button below to talk to a mobility expert.
At this point in the process, your organization is most likely researching mobile medical vehicles to figure out the right fit. If you’re not ready to talk to a mobility expert yet, we encourage you to take a look at our article on how to find the right mobile medical vehicle manufacturer. This article will give you some tips and strategies to keep in mind while looking.
You should also read our article on choosing a mobile medical van. It provides actionable advice on selecting the right one.
