Healthcare Flooring
Fri 23Aug 2019
Sustainable Flooring Put to the Test at Nicklaus Children’sPosted by: Mats Inc.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Fetal Care Center opened the doors to its special delivery unit for high-risk infants on Monday, June 3, 2019. This specialized birthing unit is one of only a few in the entire US that serves healthy mothers expecting to deliver babies with severe pre-diagnosed health issues such as heart defects, neurological conditions,... Read More
Categories: Case Studies, Healthcare Flooring, Sustainability
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Fri 22Feb 2019
Cleanliness is a Virtue: Healthcare Flooring Best PracticesPosted by: Mats Inc.
Pathogen-resistant surfaces meet modern good looks “First do no harm” The Hippocratic Oath to which all doctors subscribe should inspire a sense of trust in patients seeking medical attention. With rising concern around the risk of hospital-acquired infection (HAI), creating and maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary environment for patients is critical to quality of care... Read More
Categories: Dealer News, Healthcare Flooring
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Fri 14Dec 2018
New Healthy Flooring Initiative for HealthcarePosted by: Mats Inc.
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) announced its latest initiative to reduce the negative impact of chemicals from resilient flooring in health care facilities. Rachel Gibson and Tracey Easthope from Health Care Without Harm, and Mary Larsen of Advocate Aurora Health presented the Healthy Flooring criteria at the GreenBuild 2018 Cocktail Reception hosted by HDR Architecture... Read More
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Mon 12Nov 2018
Designing for Dementia and Alzheimer’s (Part 3)Posted by: Mats Inc.
In our two prior articles, we outlined the growing segment of our aging society affected by Alzheimer’s , as well as things to keep in mind when envisioning healthcare spaces for patients with dementia. In this segment, we will discuss the guiding framework that enables healthcare facilities to provide more inclusive and specialized care to the increasing Alzheimer’s and dementia populations. Read More
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Mon 15Oct 2018
Designing for Dementia and Alzheimer’s (Part 2)Posted by: Mats Inc.
As mentioned in part one of our series on Designing for Dementia and Alzheimer’s, aging-related dementia affects a growing segment of the population: nearly 44 million people worldwide and counting. Effective, modern, safe healthcare buildings will benefit from implementing dementia-friendly best design practices. Considering the many effects of Alzheimer’s – such... Read More
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