Solutions: Furnishings and flooring
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FULL COMMUNICATION
Voalte Platform smartphone solutions simplify caregiver communication. The platform offers a comprehensive mobile communication strategy that enables care teams inside and outside the hospital to exchange information securely. The platform records data so that users can dive into the analytics to improve workflow. It also can integrate with other mobile health technologies for a comprehensive system. Voalte
EYE CATCHER
The Connected Calm color palette provides a visual accent to patient and staff rooms. The soft natural tones include cool green and blue hues that evoke a feeling of familiarity and relaxation, while the warm peach colors help to create a peaceful atmosphere. The paints are available in a variety of finishes. The Sherwin Williams Co.
COMPLETE CONTROL
The NX SimpleTouch is a lighting control with a full color touch-screen wall station. It can be used for a single light or scaled up to manage an entire room or campus. The device can be installed as a wired, wireless or hybrid system with options to control and dim many different fixture types. Hubbell Lighting Inc.
SAFE FOOTING
The Sandel Trip-No-More cord alert is now available in wider 10- and 12-inch sizes to cover greater numbers of cords and larger diameter cords and tubes. The cord alert’s bright orange color draws attention to cords and tubes, acting as a beacon to help prevent trips and falls. Adhesive strips on the back of the product hold it firmly in place but leave no residue on operating room floors. Ansell Ltd.
Furnishings
WELL ADAPTED
The Hiatus Sleeper Bench is an intuitively designed sleepover solution created to enhance the experience of a patient’s visitors. The furniture is designed with easily understandable visual cues that allow guests to instinctively transform the bench from a sitting to a sleeping position. The seating surface accommodates multiple family members and can be converted into a standard twin-sized sleeping surface. KI
PERFECT PUZZLE
The Exchange Collection is comprised of seven injection-molded plastic components and a series of support rails that allow users to create 2,725 possible configurations to fit various space requirements and preferences. The soft seating can be arranged as single chairs, or to accommodate a collaborative space, reception area, cafeteria and more. Allseating Corp.
NEATLY ARRANGED
Attessa’s modular lounge seating and tables are built to serve high-traffic, public areas. The line’s wide range of modules increases its versatility. It features engineered plywood and 14-gauge steel bracketing for enhanced durability; a 750-pound static load weight rating; and a nylon-webbed seat deck for increased comfort. Stance Healthcare Inc.
TRUE COLOR
Infiniti ColorCore 2 laminate surface features a soft-to-the-touch super matte finish that is fingerprint resistant, and offers antimicrobial surface protection and thermal healing capabilities. It features a matching colored core that eliminates the brown edges. It is available in four colors: new white, white, black and storm. It can be applied horizontally or vertically for casework, countertops, furniture and signage. Formica Corp.
Flooring
SOUND SURFACE
Infinity Rx is a sound absorbent and ergonomic flooring solution. It features “itstru” technology, which is comprised of five millimeters of vulcanized composition rubber backing fusion-bonded to a modern heterogeneous vinyl sheet. Rx products’ anti-fatigue capabilities enhance force reduction and energy restitution, delivering increased comfort underfoot and reducing the fall risk. Ecore International
PROTECTIVE LAYER
Spartacote Urethane Floor Sealer WB is a two-component, waterborne aliphatic floor coating that offers the chemical resistance and durability inherent to urethanes. In addition to providing excellent resistance to ultraviolet discoloration, impact and staining, it offers high-performance adhesion and chemical resistance. Laticrete International Inc.
SHAPE UP
Pentagonals is a Cradle to Cradle Certified rubber flooring collection inspired by the five-sided geometric shape. The collection includes three lines: Shell, Monument and Diamond. The non-PVC flooring fits well with a facility’s environmentally friendly goals and is available in 142 solid colors, and a variety of marbleized patterns and speckled colorways. Tarkett North America
GREEN OPTION
PURline resilient flooring is produced with rapidly renewable and natural raw materials. It is composed of sustainable high-performance, bio-based polyurethane and manufactured from plant-based oils and non-limited, naturally occurring mineral components. The Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified hygienic nonporous surface is five times more durable than vinyl. The new collection features 77 color options. Mats Inc.
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