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. 2024 Mar-Apr;26:None. doi: 10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101544

Table 4.

Matrix of strategic recommendations.

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Tier-I Tier-II Rural/Tribal
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Short-term
  • Collaborate with local hospitals and healthcare facilities to expand the services and provide a more comprehensive range of healthcare services.

  • Develop partnerships with local businesses and organizations to help support the operations and expand their reach.

  • Increase visibility in local communities by participating in health fairs and other public outreach events.

  • Consider expanding the hours of operation better to meet the needs of the patients in urban regions.

  • Explore ways to accept alternative forms of payment, such as insurance, to make the services more accessible to patients in urban regions.

  • Partner with local NGOs and other organizations working in rural and semi-urban areas to help them with outreach and awareness campaigns about the various services offered by the mobile clinic.

  • Collaborate with local government bodies and panchayats to help set up and run these clinics smoothly with the infrastructure and logistical support required

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  • To increase the reach and impact, consider providing other allied health services, such as dental, optometry, etc., along with primary healthcare.

  • Collaborate with local pharmacies and diagnostic laboratories to provide discounts.

  • Use technology and social media platforms to create awareness about the services and reach out to a larger audience.

  • Establish partnerships with local health facilities and providers to expand the range of services offered by MMUs.

  • Please work with the government to develop a sustainable funding model for MMUs to continue operating in rural and tribal regions.

  • Raise awareness about the services offered by MMUs among the target population so that more people can benefit.

  • Train healthcare providers working in MMUs in a broader range of primary healthcare services to offer patients more comprehensive care.

  • Implement quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that MMUs provide high-quality healthcare services to their communities.

Medium-term
  • Establish partnerships with local hospitals and clinics to offer a broader range of services.

  • Expand the number of MMUs to cover more areas.

  • Offer more outreach programs to engage with the community and raise awareness about health services offered by MMUs.

  • Increase the number of trained staff and volunteers to offer more services.

  • Introduce new services such as mental health services, immunization programs, and health check-ups.

  • Develop a business plan and financial model for expanding mobile clinic functions and services.

  • Develop partnerships with local health providers, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support expanding mobile clinic services.

  • Create a marketing and outreach plan to raise awareness of the mobile clinic and its services among the target population.

  • Train staff on the expanded functions and services the mobile clinic offers.

  • Implement a quality management system to ensure the provision of high-quality care.

  • Establish permanent MMUs in rural and tribal regions of India.

  • Work with the government to expand the scope of services offered by MMUs.

  • Increase the number of MMUs operating in rural and tribal regions.

  • Educate communities about the advanced services offered by MMUs

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of MMUs in providing healthcare services.

  • Advocate for the expansion of MMUs in other rural and tribal regions.

Long-term
  • Develop partnerships with local hospitals and clinics to refer patients for specialized care.

  • Offer a broader range of services such as dental care, mental health, and substance abuse counseling.

  • Increase outreach efforts to promote awareness of mobile clinic services in the community.

  • Develop a marketing strategy to target specific population groups in need of healthcare services.

  • Work with local government officials to identify areas in need of mobile clinic services.

  • Secure funding from donors and grant-making organizations to support expanded mobile clinic services.

  • Create a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy to raise awareness about the mobile clinic and its services that include more preventive and primary care services.

  • Increase the number of mobile clinic units to reach more patients in rural and underserved areas.

  • Increase the number of trained medical staff, including doctors, nurses, and community health workers, to provide care at mobile clinic units.

  • Invest in technology and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivered at mobile clinic units.

  • Develop and implement an evaluation framework to assess mobile clinic services' impact on patients' health outcomes in rural and underserved areas.

  • Establish a clear and concise mission and goals for the mobile clinic program.

  • Conduct a needs assessment of the target population to identify the healthcare needs not being met by the current healthcare infrastructure.

  • Develop a business plan for the mobile clinic program that outlines the costs and revenue streams associated with providing expanded healthcare services.

  • Work with local and tribal leaders to develop relationships and secure buy-in for the mobile clinic program.

  • Train mobile clinic staff on delivering expanded healthcare services and develop protocols for providing these services.

  • Evaluate the mobile clinic program regularly to ensure that it meets the target population's needs and achieves the desired outcomes.