Have bad back pain but haven’t done anything about it? Due to get a skin check-up but keep putting it off? Need to see a medical specialist but can’t get in? If this sounds familiar then you’re not alone. In 2020, the ABS released findings that outlined access and barriers to why some Australian’s are delaying visits to GPs, specialists, dental professionals, allied heath & hospitals – the data highlighting a gap in our healthcare sector. 30.4% of people delayed or did not see a dental professional when needed, and 22.7% of people felt they waited longer than acceptable for medical specialist appointments, compared to 18.7% of people waiting for a GP appointment. These percentages indicate that as a country we still need to improve on our ability to provide accessible healthcare services to Australians.
Now when discussing the topic of accessible healthcare, there’s an extensive list of complex factors that may impact your consumers; however, one that plays an important role in the modern patient journey is the location of healthcare facilities. Booking multiple medical appointments can be a scheduling nightmare for many people juggling their numerous commitments. Therefore, accessibility & convenience becomes paramount. While shifting the culture of a time-poor society is part of an on-going holistic health approach, many healthcare providers are choosing to invest in their facility foot-prints across the nation. This medical rollout initiative helps to decrease wait times & encourage more Australia’s to seek healthcare services through increased infrastructure in the local community. So, what should you look for in your next medical rollout?
Boots On The Ground | Multi-site deployments involve locations that are by nature geographically dispersed. Therefore, it’s vital that when entering a new location, your medical fit-out team has beneficial connections with the local workforce. This applies to local tradesmen, contractors, project managers, vendors and family businesses. We suggest choosing a company that have boots on the ground in all states so that your medical rollout has the manpower and regional partnerships to swing into action when required. At Unita Health, we pride ourselves on making this process as simple and pain-free as possible. Our team of medical specialists are on hand to provide expert knowledge and support at every stage of your project, so you can rest assured that your business is in safe hands. By introducing one point of contact that handles all project affairs, we can guaranty process simplicity while utilising the resources across each state – including QLD, NSW, VIC & WA. As a national roll-out partner for Audika, a group of hearing clinic providing solutions and services to help people connect and communicate with the world around them, we’ve delivered over 10 locations across Australia … with many more to come!
Tailored Approach | Just like the needs of your patients may differ, the requirements of certain medical rollouts may also change given the chosen location. Therefore, to achieve the best results we suggest a tailored approach for each project site. This tailored fit-out approach isn’t limited to just the site dimensions, layout & design but also the quality in which each rollout is delivered. It’s important to choose a fit-out expert that understands your product or service, clients, brand & future vision. Unita Health’s holistic D+C approach means we’re able to intrinsically understand your needs and draw from a host of skills and resources to form a space that is perfectly tailored to you and your business; whether you’re setting up your practice within a medical hub or a stand-alone building. From counselling and consultation rooms to private treatment zones and sensory rooms, Unita Health has the experience to bring your dream practice to life.
We’ve worked with many of Australia’s most well-respected health brands such as Audika & Bupa to deliver quality medical spaces that are accessible throughout Australia.