Hospital relocations are massive moves full of complexities. You must safely move patients, minimize anxiety, ensure medical equipment is handled correctly, and more. The process of moving requires careful attention to detail to ensure a continuation of patient care and minimize the risk of equipment damage. Commercial movers can help you navigate this move, but there are a few other tips you should follow.

Plan Months Ahead

The more complex a move is, the earlier you should start planning. According to Oncue, there are around 50,000 moving trucks nationwide, and you’ll need plenty of trucks for a hospital move. Commercial movers may need additional trucks to complete everything as soon as possible. Work with a moving company to plan your moving date to ensure everything is ready on the moving day.

Continuation of Care

Moving patients from one hospital to the next is less than ideal. Instead, transfer patients before the move to ensure they don’t have to deal with the stress of moving day. If patients can’t be moved to a new hospital, communicate with them regarding the moving process to reduce anxiety. Schedule surgeries and other procedures at local medical facilities instead of hospitals to minimize moving disruptions while ensuring patients are cared for.

Planning the Details

Hospital relocations require paying attention to every single detail. Work with movers with previous experience moving equipment to ensure nothing is damaged. Carefully plan where everything will go in the new location once it’s moved. Label boxes with a list of everything inside. Make sure every employee knows what they can do to help with the move. Start packing in advance. Take the time to plan a timeline to ensure you know everything that must be done and that it’s done promptly.

Consider the Cost

Always consider the overall cost of a move. Hiring commercial movers is one cost to consider, and you’ll want to ask for an estimate before you commit to a moving day. Think about whether you’ll need additional services, such as packing services. You’ll also have the cost of moving boxes and packing materials. Develop a total budget so you’re not caught by surprise.

As commercial movers, we understand how complex a hospital move is. We have years of experience helping various businesses relocate, including hospitals. Contact Arrow Transfer & Storage today to discuss your moving date.