A thread a while back spoke about how the VA planned to have "drive thru" clinics in the VA parking lot in case of a pandemic.
I made a joke about federalizing McDonalds to perform this service.
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.
Downsides?
I made a joke about federalizing McDonalds to perform this service.
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.
- McDonalds locations are located throughout the US - therefore everyone knows where they are
[*]Locations are based upon population density - therefore more locations are at locations where they are needed
[*]Fast Food will not be an economic enterprise during a severe pandemic - therefore will not be used during an outbreak otherwise
[*]Most Drive thru locations have an intercom/ tv camera system set up to have private discussions with patients
[*]Utilizing the drive thrus will help with the lack of PPE for the medical staff
The Fed government can utilize the Mcdonalds food distribution network for distribution of vaccines and or other medicines
[*]For patients with complaints other than influenza, allows them to still see a doctor without be subjected to possible infection. i.e each vehicle is it's own private little waiting room
Downsides?
- the assmumption that cars have gas to go thru lines
- The assumption that electricity is available to power speakers
- The assumption that enough health workers will be available to man each macdonalds.
