What is vehicle maintenance? What does preventative maintenance mean and how does a Mobile Clinic Program institute one and manage it long-term? We will simplify vehicle terminology and systems, while helping form a practical approach to maintaining your mobile Clinic, in addition, we will discuss daily operations on the mobile clinic. Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, you’ll have a better grasp on how do the following: Create a Vehicle Maintenance Plan. Create a Pre-Trip, Driver, and Equipment Checklists. Determine when you should service your engine and generator. Determine what kind of yearly vehicle checks. Identify typical maintenance issues. Which issues can be addressed by vehicle operators? Which issues need to be addressed by mechanics? What emergency equipment do you need to maintain on the vehicle. Determine what kinds of emergency road service are needed for your unit. Troubleshooting sights and sounds that would indicate a mechanical problem. Discussion on current best practices for Mobile Units across the country. Robust Q&A on in-the-field challenges and potential solutions.

Frank Anthony Carrillo, Healthcare Transportation Associate, Bay Area Community Health; Jermaine Pope, Program Director of Villa Houses, Project Renewal, Inc.