Mobile Maternity Unit Specifications (Attachment II) Mobile Maternity Unit Specifications I. Physical Specifications A. The unit must meet the following minimum physical specifications: 1. A minimum 36-foot unit with usable interior space, designed to meet height clearance standards for bridge and rural road travel; alternate configurations may be considered with justification 2. The unit will require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate if there is a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; alternate configurations may be considered with justification 3. Automatic transmission with gasoline or diesel engine 4. Anti-lock braking system and power steering 5. ADA-compliant patient lift that is easy to navigate and safe 6. Minimum of two medical exam rooms 7. At minimum one ADA-accessible exam room 8. At minimum one exam room capable of serving bariatric patients 9. Workspace with sink, refrigerator, and secure locking cabinetry 10. Patient waiting area 11. Bathroom facilities with hot and cold water, ventilation, sink, toilet, and privacy door 12. Exterior awning, lighting, and outlets 13. Windows with privacy screens 14. Commercial-grade generator or solar power system 15. Internal lighting and HVAC (heating and air) 16. Backup power system for uninterrupted operations 17. Ability to switch between generator or solar power system and external power sources II. Required Medical Equipment A. The unit must be fully equipped to provide comprehensive care in alignment with clinical standards of care. This includes, but is not limited to the following medical equipment: 1. Standard-size exam tables and stirrups 2. Exam room privacy curtains 3. White noise machine(s) 4. Physician’s stool(s) 5. Adult scales 6. Otoscope/ophthalmoscope set, sphygmomanometer 7. Vital signs monitoring equipment 8. Glove dispensers, sharps containers, and appropriate disposal systems 9. Medical-grade vaccine refrigerator and freezer 10. Portable, rugged ultrasound system that must be capable of performing both transabdominal and transvaginal imaging and must be compatible with both a curvilinear (convex) probe and transvaginal (endocavitary) probe.
