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helping the healing process 21st century healthcare design is about the creation of homely, relaxed environments that are safe, clean and welcoming. An uplifting environment with a positive ambience can inspire health and well-being amongst patients, staff and visitors. The choice of floorcovering, when part of the complete design concept, can have a major impact on the ‘feel’ of a hospital, making a real difference to the patient experience. experts in healthcare flooring Specification Guidance Documents Different locations within a hospital have different flooring performance requirements....

LIVINGSTONE HOSPITAL | SOUTH AFRICA Best value flooring Budgets are tight in many new build or refurbishment projects and any client will wish for their floor to remain in excellent condition throughout its entire life and for the cleaning process to be as cost-effective and straightforward as possible. Polyflor continues to be able to offer ‘best value’ flooring solutions where high quality and high performance are a given, together with low maintenance products that can generate significant life cycle cost savings. Design & colour Design and colour contribute positively to the comfort and welfare...

environmentally preferable flooring BREEAM Healthcare is the preferred environmental assessment method for healthcare buildings. The requirement now is that all new builds achieve an excellent rating and all refurbishments achieve a very good rating under BREEAM Healthcare. BRE Global Certification Polyflor’s Homogeneous, Safety, Heterogeneous and LVT ranges have been individually assessed by BRE Global to measure their environmental impact. Polyflor is the first vinyl flooring manufacturer to achieve A+ certified environmental ratings for currently 23 of its products from BRE Global, certificate...

polysafe STANDARD pur | A+ rated Overall, Polyflor’s certified ratings are impressive, particularly in the key area of health, where BREEAM ratings are linked to government funding. Where Polyflor products have not been individually certified by BRE Global, generic ratings are also available. Vinyl flooring achieves on average a generic BRE Global A+ rating for most vinyl varieties. Within the healthcare sector – all Polyflor categories – Homogeneous, Heterogeneous, Acoustic, LVT, Safety and Rubber - achieve a generic BRE Global A+ rating. The BRE method of environmental profiling continues to...

JOONDALUP HEALTH CAMPUS | AUSTRALIA keynsham health centre | uk entrance and reception areas Entrance areas Create the perfect first impression with a clear and welcoming entrance area for staff, visitors and patients alike. As the main gateway to the hospital building, entrance floors have to cope with high traffic levels, as well as dirt and moisture being walked in from outside. Consequently, this area may require more intensive, frequent cleaning than upper floor, low circulation corridors, and the choice of colour, decoration and style, need not be compromised. An effective dirt barrier...

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Corridors and walkways Corridors and walkways The operational requirements of a hospital environment are inherently complex. The easy flow of patients, supplies and staff between and among departments increases efficiency around such a busy environment. Link corridors are particularly high circulation areas and require flooring which is able to withstand constant pedestrian and wheeled heavy traffic. Particular attention must be paid to the type and density of this traffic, along with any special acoustical, electrical resistance or slip resistance requirements necessitated by the specific area....

LIVINGSTONE HOSPITAL | SOUTH AFRICA Ward areas Patient wellbeing It is widely recognised that to enhance patient wellbeing, attention to the whole environment is necessary, including the choice of floorcovering. Ward areas in particular are required to provide a high level of privacy and dignity for the patient, as well as sufficient space for nursing staff to deliver care. At Polyflor we believe that the ward floor must not only look good, but also perform well, so that it is impermeable, hygienic, safe and fit-for-purpose. Children’s areas Decorative floorcoverings can create a calming and...

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Public and patient areas Waiting areas Waiting areas used by visitors and patients are key communal spaces within any healthcare environment. Polyflor floorings can help create a customised comfortable area, with added interest through the use of floor art with colourful and creative flooring designs. Alternatively, to enhance and complement existing light, bright décor, timber effect sheet vinyl flooring is ideal for waiting areas to create a touch of elegance, giving a less formal, institutional feel. Where there is a risk of spillages, such as around vending machines or water dispensers, safety...

Eating and drinking Cafes and Restaurants A relaxed, fresh and inviting environment can be created combining the hygienic, practical and aesthetic benefits of Polyflor floorings. Where there is a risk of spillage or wetness that could make the floor slippery and unsafe, decorative safety floors can be used to create an attractive cafeteria-style ambience. Food Preparation Areas In extremely demanding areas where there is a high risk of oil and grease spillages, a product with a high aggregate concentration and specially engineered emboss has been developed by Polyflor. Offering enhanced levels...

Hygiene critical Showers, bathrooms and wash rooms Operating theatres Hygiene and safety are the priority. Sensitive monitoring equipment can be protected by installing floors from the Polyflor ESD family. Our technical staff can provide advice on testing and combating electrostatic discharge in X-ray suites, scanner rooms and operating theatres. To create a continuous, impervious floor that offers no sanctuary to dirt and bacteria, Polyflor sheet floorcoverings can be welded and this includes the internal and external joints when the vinyl sheet is site cove formed. Wet areas require a high-performance...