Healthcare facilities are vital to everyone because we depend on their expertise for our health and wellness. Nurturing and maintaining a clean, safe and reliable environment is crucial for the success of any healthcare facility. Floor safety is key when it comes to preventing spread of germs or accidental falls. Healthcare facilities can benefit from a range of specialized matting designed for their specific environment or unique needs.
Here are some of the matting solutions for healthcare facilities:
Entrance Matting
One of the most common areas from where dirt and debris enters a healthcare facility is through the entrance. As much as 80% of the dirt and debris that enters a facility comes in through foot traffic. Investing in quality entrance matting can help prevent dirt and debris from spreading indoors. Healthcare facilities can maintain a high level of professionalism, cleanliness, and hygiene with the right selection of matting. Depending on their unique needs, healthcare facility management can invest in different kinds of entrance mats such as Waterhog and/or outdoor Scraper Mats.
Specialty Matting
One of the most important benefits of using proper matting is that it helps reduce potential slips and falls in the facility. Specialty matting includes mats designed for specific applications like restrooms, clean rooms or other areas that need matting. With disposable adhesive-backing, specialty mats provide the stability and security needed for targeted use. Certain specialty mats are also anti-microbially treated to meet healthcare standards and requirements. Specialty mats include Sure Stride mats (come with adhesive-back) and Clean Stride mats. These mats can also be purchased by the roll so they can be cut to proper length and be replaced if needed within minutes.
Ergonomic Matting/ Anti-fatigue Matting
Anti-fatigue matting provides not just stability but a sure footing as well. For employees who must stand for long periods of time, ergonomic matting can help reduce pressure on the feet, legs, muscle, spine, neck, and shoulders. Standing for a long time without the right foot support can lead to chronic pain, injuries, and muscular disorders. Anti-fatigue mats, especially in standing areas, can help increase productivity and feeling of comfort.
Message Mats
As a healthcare facility owner if you want to remind patients and staff to wash hands, wear a mask or direct them to the proper waiting area, receptionist and/ or exam rooms, think about a message mat. Similar to logo matting but customizable with your messages and/or pictures while it helps trap dirt, debris and germs from spreading through the facility.
Eco-Friendly Matting
Eco-friendly mats are ideal for individuals and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The right selection of matting is great for healthcare facilities because they prevent contaminants from entering a facility. The right matting also reduces the need for cleaning chemicals that can be harmful to workers and the environment. Eco-friendly products that utilize reused and recyclable materials are environmentally friendly. For example, Enviro Plus mats are made of 89% recycled content.
Are you a healthcare facility manager or owner looking for the right matting? The Parliament Cleaning Group can help! Contact us today for your free estimate!