It is now widely accepted that creating a positive environment in healthcare settings has a significant impact on patients’ wellbeing, potentially leading to fewer infections, therapeutic benefits, reduced pain, and shorter hospital stays.1
Maria Morgan, Product manager for Wall Protection at Gradus, outlines how good wall protection can contribute – by reducing wear and tear, and creating a more pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
The need for wall protection solutions in healthcare buildings has never been greater. This is made clear by the fact that, every 24 hours, the NHS sees more than one million patients. Such high volumes of traffic naturally cause scrapes and scuffs to walls, corners, and doors – to say nothing of the constant flow of trolleys, wheelchairs, and beds. This damage costs large amounts of money in maintenance and repairs, and impacts on the appearance of the buildings’ environments – which can be perceived by some as a reflection of the care being provided. To insure against this, a wide range of easy-to-clean wall protection products are available. These prevent everyday damage to walls, corners, and medical equipment, reducing long-term expenditure on maintenance, repair, and refurbishment. In addition, they play a role in the aesthetics of the interior, protecting it from blemishes, and making it more attractive through their ability to be specified in a range of colours and finishes that complement practically any design scheme.
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