Early detection of COVID-19 is critical to slowing the speed of viral transmission. This is especially true for disaster response, remote work force camp, and medical environments. While frequent testing of every individual is not practical at this time, there are a number of strategies that can be used to detect the presences of COVID-19 in a general population.
Early detection of COVID-19 is critical to slowing the speed of viral transmission. This is especially true for disaster response, remote work force camp, and medical environments. While frequent testing of every individual is not practical at this time, there are a number of strategies that can be used to detect the presences of COVID-19 in a general population.
While our containers have been used in the past for gyms, laundry facilities, maintenance, and other various uses, these same containers are now a popular choice for those who are preparing their community or organization for future COVID-19 outbreaks. These mobile facilities can be utilized to create surge capacity for existing hospitals or alternate care sites. Common field hospital configurations are for 100 to 250 occupancy.
Our container system is customizable to handle COVID-19 overflow and emergencies. A 20 foot unit (with a divider) can easily meet the isolation requirements for 2 patients. This configuration could be utilized for a pre-operation, post-operation, or ICU application. Depending on the desired occupancy, we can scale the number of units to match.
An example of a 20 foot container being used as an isolation unit.
Our container shelters also provide stability with the option to be fastened (welded or bolted) both to each other, as well as being anchored into a foundation. Depending on the size your facility requires, these containers can also be stacked. We’re very familiar with creating these containers to accommodate not only medical facilities, but also space for container field hospitals, kitchen units, bathrooms and showers, and mobile housing. These additional structures are all essential, especially during a COVID-19 outbreak.
One of many container layouts that could be used during a COVID-19 outbreak.
We can accommodate and help you design the best suited medical container configuration that meets the specific needs for your facility or region. Our containers are completely customizable, transportable, and easily deployable.
Most popular requested amenities include:
Heating
Cooling
Insulation
Electrical (lights & outlets)
Plumbing (toilets, showers, and sinks)
Custom Interior Finishes (ceilings, walls, and floors)
Medical Equipment (sterilization, RX, consumables)
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Western Shelter is responding to requests from around the world for these Field Hospital Systems with up to 500 patient beds. If you have a need for a field hospital please contact us at (800) 971-7201, sales@westernshelter.com or visit the following link for more information: https://westernshelter.com/field-hospitals
In May, NOAA predicted a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season. With the arrival of Tropical Storm Fay, the National Hurricane Center has already named 6 storms - the earliest in a season that six have been named dating back to the 1800s.
NOAA’s forecast calls for up to 19 storms, which includes up to six major hurricanes. Responding to these hurricanes will put added pressure on departments and municipalities already stressed by COVID-19, making for an unprecedented situation.
Western Shelter is ready to help. We recommend:
-Placing orders ASAP
-Inspecting your shelter cache and making any necessary repairs/replacement purchases ASAP
-Consulting with your Western Shelter Sales Representative to determine the most appropriate products needed for your operation
If you’d like to speak with a Western Shelter Sales Representative for more information on the above, fill out the form below:
Western Shelter has established a 24-hour hotline for customers with questions regarding their shelter systems and isolation units in response to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Recognizing the need for immediate assistance in this time of crisis, this hotline further enhances Western Shelter’s already industry-leading customer service, which includes a strategically distributed sales team with easy access to major population centers around the globe.
Western Shelter can be reached at (800) 971-7201
“While many of our customers place orders for shelters many months in advance of their need, our team is ready and on standby to assist our customers in any way we can,” said Bryan Hunt, Western Shelter Sales Director. “Part of that includes being available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, like our customers are.”
While the hotline was established primarily for response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, any customer with seeking assistance with shelter deployment is encouraged to use it should they have questions.
In addition to the hotline, Western Shelter customers can utilize Western Shelter’s YouTube Channel as a resource when seeking assistance for shelter deployment. Deployment videos include Western Shelter’s most popular products, such as the GateKeeper 1935, GateKeeper 20, GateKeeper 2360, Sentry Airframe, and more. Customers can also reference instructional videos on a wide range of shelter accessories, such as hygiene centers, HVACs, showers, air plenums, and many others.
“Our YouTube channel is a great first place for our customers to go to find set up and tear down videos for our key products, as well as operational videos for several other accessories,” said Dave Newman, Western Shelter Marketing Manager. “We hope our customers see it as a valuable resource.”
Western Shelters are the preferred choice for the disaster and medical response communities, and have been used to respond to infectious disease outbreaks all over the globe, including the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Western Shelter can be reached at (800) 971-7201 or online at: www.westernshelter.com. Western Shelter also has instructional videos available on their Youtube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/westernsheltersystems
Feel free to contact any of our team members for assistance at:
Caleb Johnson, cjohnson@westernshelter.com
cell: 530-646-5527, (800) 971-7201 ext. 383
Jorge Ortiz, jortiz@westernshelter.com
cell: 787-340-4042, (800) 971-7201 ext. 381
Vivian D'Mello, vdmello@westernshelter.com
cell: 203-768-6481, (800) 971-7201 ext. 389
Nathan Neckels, nneckels@westernshelter.com
cell: 541-543-0635, (800) 971-7201 ext. 312
