Personnel– The following are staffing considerations to operate a mobile unit for six 4-hour clinical sessions weekly.
•Clinical team—May include buprenorphine-waivered MDs, NPs, PAs, or a combination to serve as medical providers on the van, responsible for the initiation and continuation of MOUD for patients, coordination of referrals for patients and assistance with outreach efforts and engaging prospective patients. Estimated total of 0.75 FTE.
•Nurse care manager—In addition to the core clinical team, a nurse care manager can provide administrative support to the development and maintenance of the program as well as assist with coordination of care and referrals. Estimated 0.10 FTE.
•Outreach Workers—Provide outreach, harm reduction services and promote van services among people who use drugs (PWUD). Estimated 1.50 FTE
Non-personnel expenses-The following are regular expenses incurred in a mobile outreach program.
•Medical equipment/supplies
•Naloxone
•Vehicle insurance
•Gas, maintenance and upkeep
•Food for patients
•Patient transportation
•Cell phones
•Sharps/biohazard disposal
Revenue: Incorporate anticipated revenue into budget considerations based on a conservative estimate of average number of clinical visits and reimbursement rates.