Drive-thru Testing Sites

By Ryan King and Chase Miller

COVID-19 Response or the Next Generation of Outpatient Care?

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a sea of change in consumers’ perceptions of healthcare accessibility and delivery. And driven by the imperative to keep patients and staff safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic, many healthcare organizations have realized they can provide medical care to their community through alternate methods, including drive-thru testing centers and expanded telehealth services.

The following are strategies, key challenges, and potential solutions for understanding the planning implications in developing and constructing drive-thru testing facilities.