| Title |
Dispatch Guidelines and Unit Configuration for Rapid Response Mobile Modular Hospitals |
| Authors |
이세연(Lee, Se-Yeon) ; 김성현(Kim, Sung-Hyun) ; 정다혜(Jung, Da-Hye) ; 양내원(Yang, Nae-Won) ; 임태호(Lim, Tae-Ho) ; 안용한(Ahn, Yong-Han) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.5.27 |
| Keywords |
Mobile Hospital; Modular Architecture; Dispatch Criteria; (Modular) Unit Combination; Rapid Unit |
| Abstract |
This study proposes dispatch criteria and unit configurations for mobile modular hospital to enhance rapid medical response capabilities during
disasters. Unlike traditional platforms such as tents or containers, modular construction offers scalability, structural flexibility, and improved
spatial integration, making it a suitable solution for various emergency scenarios. Focusing on the initial response stage?termed the Rapid
Unit (RU)?this research defines essential medical spaces including triage, treatment, observation beds, nurse station, storage, and sanitation,
each housed in a standardized 3m × 6m modular unit. Through analysis of domestic and international guidelines, disaster case studies, and
expert surveys, four alternative RU layouts are proposed, balancing architectural efficiency with medical functionality. Each alternative is
evaluated based on installation speed, functional adequacy, and adaptability to different field conditions. Among these, Alt 4 demonstrates the
most effective integration of spatial and medical requirements. This study provides a practical planning framework to guide the development
and deployment of mobile modular hospital, supporting flexible and efficient medical operations in diverse disaster environments. |