Frequently Asked Questions
The pods can be transported utilizing a standard flatbed tow truck or a roll-off tow vehicle.
Each pod requires a standard water spigot with minimum 60 psi pressure, access to a standard 110v electrical outlet and access to standard city sewer line for grey water disposal. If the pod is deployed in a remote location, bladder bags with the optional electrical generator package will need to be utilized.
Every pod is equipped with a steel lock box welded to the outside of the unit. The lock box conceals and protects your lock from being tampered with, this is especially important when the pod is in a remote location where it is not monitored during off use times.
All our pods are designed with hygienic environment specifically in mind. All surfaces are non-permeable and easily cleaned with standard disinfecting procedures.
Our pods are designed utilizing (patent pending) modular parts and components. The use of these modular components makes converting the configuration easily accomplished by the end user.
Every county, city and local agency has their own standards they require, however with the adoption of California Legislative Government code Gov-CHAPTER 7.8. Shelter Crisis [8698 - 8698.4] the immediate implantation of emergency services is allowed in conjunction with the homeless crisis declaration. Care Podz designs and builds every unit to conform with Health and safety codes and works with your local agencies to make sure the deployment is smooth and easy as possible.
Our pods are specifically designed for showers and mobile exam room applications. Porta potties are the best resource for restroom facilities and a list of local porta potty vendors in your area can be provided to you upon request.
Typical lead time for manufacturing varies, however on average build outs take 7-8 weeks from the time the order is placed.
Yes, our pods can be either purchased or leased, contact our sales team for more information for a personalized quote.
There are a multitude of items that differentiate Care Podz from the average shower trailer. Some of the main differences are; Pricing, our units are as much as 65% less than the typical shower trailer rentals. Security, our Pods are designed for rugged use and are made of heavy gauge steel, aluminum extrusions, stainless steel hardware, and all non-permeable surfaces, as well as a plethora of additional features you will only find in our pods. To sum it up, we have designed and built our units to the highest industry standards for the specific use in the field.
At Care Podz we do our best to work with any and all government agencies and their funding sources. The WPC program with matching funds has been an excellent resource for county heath care agencies looking for funding. Every agency has different policies and procedures and we encourage you to seek out what specific sources may be available to your agency.
Yes, in a 12-month study performed by Ventura Health Care Agency, 6 months prior to program inception and 6 months after implementation, the following statistics were compiled:
- 57% / $6.5 million reduction in total costs
- 65% of patients with reduced or stable ER consumption
- Top 7 patients, -415 ER visits
- Average reduction, 9 ER visits
- Results from 6 m. countywide study. 3-hour shower events, 1x per week, 2 cities
- Increased interest in program participation by individuals reluctant to seek preventative care
- Delivered a cost effective, mobile solution for providing field-based hygiene and shower units
Contact our sales department and we can give you some of the point of contacts of the program coordinators where Care Podz are making a difference.
Each pod’s footprint measures 26-feet long, 8-feet wide and 8-feet in height.