Schools in many parts of the country are reopening, cautiously, amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. As students return to in-person classes, school districts are preparing for possible health problems returning with them. To offset their concerns, progressive districts are investing in testing and contact tracing protocols and, in some cases, investing in local onsite dedicated healthcare facilities.
In suburban Kansas City, Mo., The Barstow School, which emphasizes STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and the arts (STEAM), has deployed Black & Veatch’s RaMHS (Rapid Modular Health System) structures to assist with coronavirus screenings of students, faculty and staff. The RaMHS module represents a swift response to COVID-19 conditions and complements the school’s “Back to Barstow 2020 Return-to-Campus Plan” developed in consultation with the school’s administrative leadership and medical advisory committee.
It also illustrates the school’s flexibility and readiness in adapting procedures – including the use of germ-killing ultraviolet wands and lamps – in response to public health recommendations. The RaMHS unit will provide a second location for students to receive daily temperature screenings, making campus arrival and check-in more efficient.
Developed by Black & Veatch—a 105-year-old global infrastructure firm with experience in pathogen-tracking methods and the construction of biological safety-related facilities – the RaMHS units are scalable, intermodal containers transformed into comfortable sites for COVID-19 screening and other diagnostic purposes, as well as vaccination distribution and PPE (personal protective equipment) disinfection and dispensing. The windowed modules come in various sizes and configurations, electrical hook-up ready, weather-resistant, climate controlled, and lockable, providing security for personnel and equipment in any environment. The units can be outfitted with the latest in COVID response technology from a variety of companies.
The adaptable RaMHS module, which provides an alternate testing and screening site outside of traditional emergency room or doctor office settings, gives schools, health-care sites, office parks, government locations, commercial and industrial businesses, and retail locations the peace of mind of having a reliable, affordable coronavirus testing place within days.
The climate-controlled RaMHS modules can be quickly daisy-chained to meet community and regional demands. In conjunction with other personal protective gear, this design can reduce exposure risks. RaMHS also is a hub where personal protection equipment can be disinfected, and data can be collected and analyzed for contact tracing.
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