What Are the Needs of Healthcare Facility Users?
Aging societies, improvement of patient experience, and recent pandemic outbreak all caused substantial changes to the needs of healthcare facility users. Due to the fear of secondary infections, patients visiting the hospital require much stronger emotional comfort and cleaner environment.
Accordingly, hospital operations have been seeking new interior ideas to make positive impressions about the hospital from the beginning to the completion of treatment by providing exceptional services that meet the needs of patients.
Recent healthcare facility designs have been using soothing colors, soft textures, and injury-proof designs considering the health of patients and hospital staff to create safe and comfortable environments. These innovations in healthcare facilities lead to an elegant interior similar to those of five-star hotels or spas in patient rooms, lobby areas, and restrooms with a nature-friendly ambience.
HIMACS solid surface – A key material to meet healthcare needs
LX Hausys hospital interior solutions, which have been developed based on a wide range of global research and product development customized for healthcare, increase not only the satisfaction of customers who use the space but also that of staff who manages the spaces.
HIMACS solid surface has proven its exclusive design and quality in Perrysburg Cancer Center interior design project. Perrysburg Cancer Center is a Mercy Health-owned treatment facility offering comprehensive, locally-focused cancer treatment and outpatient care, including diagnostics, radiation, chemotherapy, and surgical consultation all housed in one convenient location.
When selecting the interior material that would best suit their hospital area design, Shital Galani, Architect and Design Director for Andrews Architects chose HIMACS solid surface because “LX Hausys always provides great service and a dependable product at a great price point.” Andrews Architects also recognizes the ready availability of LX Hausys solid surface, allowing fabricator Cutting Edge Countertops to meet their delivery deadline.
HIMACS Solid Surface Outstanding Properties for Perrysburg Hospital Interior Design
HIMACS solid surface – A perfect material for beautiful and safe hospital interior
Keeping patient and staff safety as the top priority, the selection of HIMACS solid surface into their hospital interior design project was an easy choice for Andrews Architect. HIMACS solid surface is the perfect match for the Perrysburg Cancer Center interior because it provides following properties :
SCRATCH RESISTANT
HIMACS is a strong surface that can stand up to everyday scratches, which is an important quality in high traffic hospital areas, such as examination rooms and clinical stations, where medical instruments and equipment are in use. HIMACS is a seamless, non-porous surface that prevents the growth and collection of harmful bacteria and mold.
In accordance with common healthcare facility standards, Andrews Architect selected interior materials for the Cancer Center in a white color, specifically Venus from the HIMACS Aster collection. This pale-hued surface is flecked with transparent chips, catching glimmers of light and bringing a much-needed element of brightness to the space.
EASY MAINTENANCE & DURABILITY
According to Shital, “HIMACS solid surface is a very durable product that can withstand the rigorous cleaning in a healthcare environment.” The decision to use a white solid surface was made because, as Shital pointed out, “It is harder to hide dirt on a white countertop,” adding, “since the product is non-porous, it is easy to keep cleaned.” Choosing this particular HIMACS solid surface ensures that the spaces are kept hygienic, which is vital in any medical facility.
Also, even if HIMACS solid surface start to show wear or are damaged, they can be resurfaced or repaired on site without the cost of replacing the entire top. The center’s Nurse Stations and Linear Accelerator bays feature HIMACS Venus on the countertops, transaction tops and wall caps. The exam rooms and wash areas are equipped with HIMACS Venus on the countertops. These countertops also include LX Hausys’ Arctic White integral sinks.
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
The goal of Andrews Architects in designing the cancer center was to treat patients and their families to a warm, inviting space. They were able to achieve their vision from the very first impression by evoking the calm and tranquility of a nature in the center’s reception area with HIMACS solid surface.
HIMACS are not only hygienic but are also able to help visitors feel less apprehensive and more relaxed by using the unlimited design flexibility and an enormous range of colors. In particular, patients’ visual and emotional experiences can be enhanced by incorporating products of warm colors with lighting effects perfectly blended into the reception desk.
HIMACS Solid Surface – A Best Suited Material for Hospital Bathroom Interior
An unhygienic restroom ruins the impression of the entire hospital regardless of how clean the other areas are. Costumers consider a restroom to be the most unhygienic place, which is also the place that is most susceptible to secondary infections.
The seamless and non-porous properties of HIMACS solid surface make it impossible for water and germs to infiltrate anywhere in the restrooms. In addition, it is easy to clean and helps maintain the hygiene of restrooms at all times. HIMACS solid surface can also be thermoformed into designs that are optimized for the restroom and shower walls to the floors, providing safer environments for patients.
Since HIMACS solid surface will not allow bacteria to penetrate or grow, it also aids in reducing the possibility of spreading infections. For this reason, Andrews Architect also selected HIMACS solid surface for Perrysburg hospital public restroom interior. LX Hausys’ sinks install flush with the countertops, free from seams or lines, and allow for easy cleaning and maintenance.
HIMACS solid surface not only proved its quality in Perrysburg hospital, but has also been a top priority choice for hospitals in various global regions. Check out LX Hausys HIMACS solid surface collection and get inspirations for your hospital interior design project.