Ligature-Resistant Furniture Meets Patient, Accreditor Requirements
A patient’s decision to enter a treatment facility comes with a great deal of anxiety for patient and family alike. One of the most important ways you can reassure these individuals is by demonstrating you have taken every step to create a safe healing environment. Ligature-resistant furniture becomes a must in this effort. Addressing National Standards Because…
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Controlling Bedbugs for Group Living Environments
A Clear BEDBUG Action Plan is Critical. Pest control experts warn that the bedbug population will explode during the upcoming summer months – warm weather, summer travel and well-populated urban areas are all factors guaranteed to make bedbug populations spread and grow. Having a practical and proactive plan will reduce the anxiety and fear related to spotting first…
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Upholstery Vinyls, Why it’s Now a Good Option.
The perception of vinyl upholstery has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a dated and uncomfortable material to a versatile and highly durable option for chairs, sofas, and upholstered furniture. Redefining Vinyl Durable Vinyl Chairs, Sofas & Upholstered Furniture Went from Eww! to Wow! Quick game. List the five words that come to mind…
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Contract Fabric-eco friendly upholstery
Contract Upholstery Goes Green. Seeing the trends in consumer products like groceries and clothing, fabric mills have begun to offer a growing selection of “green” upholstery products. Green upholstery has taken on a variety of definitions depending on fiber content and methods of processing. In general, upholstery fabrics are considered green if they fall into one of the following…
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Use Design to Create a Healing Environment
High quality, evidence-based clinical care proves to be the most essential element for good patient/resident outcomes. Yet no facility should ignore the importance of the physical environment in promoting healing. A growing body of research demonstrates that the design features you select will make a major difference in either facilitating or impeding your clients’ progress.…
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Buy Durable Furniture: What else do I need to know?
Buying Durable Furniture Tips: Space Requirements Your furniture will organize the space within each room by defining usage and traffic flow. Arrange your space in such a way that communication between clients and staff is encouraged while privacy is respected among the people who will ultimately occupy the space. The following space requirements will give you an…
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Heavy Duty Furniture for Health Care Environments
Replacing furniture is expensive. When you run a health care organization that orders group living furniture in bulk, replacing furniture can be even more unpleasant. Your furniture is an investment, so you want to make sure you get the right heavy duty furniture that will look great and stay strong through years of use. Quality Health Care…
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Offering a Personal Touch in the New Year
Unfortunately, we just cannot sugar coat it: 2020 has been quite a trying year. None of us has been left unscathed. The most serious public health crisis in modern history has descended upon us bringing hardship and uncertainty. In these trying times, one must always search for the silver lining and for us, it is…
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Choosing Fabric for Contract Furniture, What You Need to Know.
Fabric Characteristics: selecting the right fabric Upholstery fabric will wear out before the frame. The price of a fabric is seldom an indicator of its ability to wear well. Price is determined by such factors as the cost to manufacture the fibers, the complexity of the weaving process, and the dying process used to add color to the…
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Reduce Contamination Risk in Your Facility
Containing healthcare associated infections (HAIs) could not be a more timely priority for healthcare facilities, given the heightened demands brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. While many institutions have adopted strategies to keep high-risk objects clean, these efforts often fall short because of inadequate staff training or inconsistent execution – and because there is no industrywide…
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