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Wall Protection in Healthcare

Wall Protection for Healthcare Environments

A Guide for Building Specifiers & Building Owners

INTRODUCTION

Whether you are responsible for the design and specification or for the maintenance of healthcare facilities, the interior finishes you choose will affect their appearance, functionality and the quality of patient care.

By their very nature, busy healthcare premises have considerable interior protection requirements. To help safeguard maintenance budgets and prevent any disruption that remedial repairs would cause in operational facilities, durable finishes should be selected from the outset.

Many factors need considering when designing resilient hospital interiors.

  • Finishes have to be durable, support infection control practices and be able to withstand stringent cleaning regimes without surface degradation.
  • Needs of patients and visitors with mobility issues, mental disabilities or sight and hearing impediments must be considered.
  • Interior design should meet a range of functional and performance requirements, as stipulated in relevant codes and legislation.

CS has been manufacturing and supplying Acrovyn wall protection for nearly 50 years, helping thousands of specifiers and building owners make their buildings better, longer lasting, more attractive and easier to maintain. We have always stayed abreast of new legislation requirements and our product offering has evolved with changing customer needs.

Read on to explore how we can help keep your facility damage free.

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PROTECT THE VULNERABLE AREAS OF YOUR FACILITY

EXTERNAL CORNERS

These are high-risk areas, which get damaged easily and, once affected, can become an eyesore and a potential infection control issue. A simple and cost-effective solution would be to install corner guards, which are available in a large selection of sizes and angles.

  • Use stick-on corner guards for low risk areas,
  • Use models with an aluminium retainer & a cover that flexes on impact for high damage areas
  • Consider the optimum height of the corner guards
  • Use contrasting colours to highlight protrusions
  • Choose material to suit different areas (PVC, PVC-free, Rubber, Stainless Steel)

WALL SURFACES

Walls in busy hospital areas are subjected to regular damage from equipment, beds, trolleys and even patients. Durable finishes, which are easy to clean and maintain are recommended for interior walls, doors, columns and other surfaces susceptible to damage.

  • Impact resistant sheet protects from day-to-day damage
  • Through-coloured products won’t chip or delaminate
  • Textured options help hide small scratches and abrasions
  • Smooth cladding helps cleaning regimes in sensitive areas
  • Ensure wall linings meet the fire requirements in HTM 05-02
  • Use durable wall coverings that incorporate graphics and imagery to create welcoming and calming interiors

LOW & MID WALL AREAS

In main circulation routes and service corridors most damage to walls happens from equipment, at low or mid wall level. In those areas additional protection may be required in the form of crashrails, hand/crash rails and bump rails.

  • Anticipate type & frequency of damage to select suitable options
  • Assess trolley sizes and likely impact points to decide on crashrail positioning
  • Consider mounting crashrails on brackets to keep impact further away from the wall
  • Use different profile colours to support the wayfinding strategy
  • Choose material to suit different areas (PVC, PVC-free, Rubber, Stainless Steel)

DOORS & DOOR FRAMES

Wall Protection

Doors and door frames are very vulnerable to damage from trolleys, equipment and wheelchairs. Regular maintenance or even replacement may be required, putting maintenance budgets under a lot of pressure throughout the life of the building.

  • Impact resistant sheet on door faces can help reduce damage
  • Base protection levels on location, frequency of operation & potential damage
  • Use fully encapsulated doors for main circulation corridors
  • For other areas use full/partial leaf protection to one/both sides
  • For door edges use replaceable door edge protectors
  • Door frame protection extends the lifecycle of the full doorset
  • Use contrasting colours on edges & frames to meet visual contrast requirements

ACROVYN INTERIOR PROTECTION SOLUTIONS

Renowned for its durability and reliable performance Acrovyn® has been protecting healthcare interiors from damage caused by wheeled and pedestrian traffic for nearly 50 years.
Our comprehensive range features stylish, resilient and easy to clean protection options for walls, corners and doors, offering flexibility for designers and maintenance savings for building owners and operators.

Handrails

Handrails

A collection of stylish, ergonomic handrails available in a wide range of colours and materials including, world-renowned Acrovyn®, Wood and Stainless Steel
Hand/Crash Rails

Hand/Crash Rails

A range of combined hand/crashrails offering pedestrian support and severe duty impact protection. Available in contrasting colours for easy visual contrast
Crashrails in Acrovyn®

Crashrails in Acrovyn®

Our legendary Acrovyn® crashrails provide the ultimate in wall protection. Available in a wide range of colours to suit any design requirements.
Corner Guards

Corner Guards

A collection of high performance corner guards for walls, available in a wide range of colours and materials: Acrovyn, Stainless Steel and Rubber.
Bed Head Protection

Bed Head Protection

A range of Bed Head Protectors designed to protect walls from damage at bed head locations. Stand-off brackets available to protect equipment rails.
Sheet and Panels

Sheet and Panels

Our market leading range of wall protection sheets are suitable for a wide range of applications including walls, doors and other surfaces.
Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings

Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings

Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings enable you to protect your walls and astound your visitors with HD images embedded in impact resistant Acrovyn®.
Acrovyn® Doors & Door Protection

Acrovyn® Doors & Door Protection

Impact Resistant Doors suitable for use in a wide range of applications including healthcare, education and commercial, available fire-rated and non.
Crashrails in Rubber

Crashrails in Rubber

Our range of heavy duty EPDM rubber wall guards suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Crashrails in Stainless Steel

Crashrails in Stainless Steel

A collection of stainless steel crash rails suitable for food preparation & hygienic environments. Offering heavy & severe duty impact protection, in style.
Acrovyn® Colours

Acrovyn® Colours

World renowned Acrovyn® & Acrovyn® PVC-Free comes in a wide range of colours to suit any interior, including faux wood, metal & concrete finishes.

Need Some Advice?

Our team of wall protection specialists would be happy to come to you and help you build a suitable protection scheme, or evaluate you current requirements and present a bespoke proposal to meet the needs of your facility.

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KEY LEGISLATION & GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

RELATING TO WALL PROTECTION

Well designed wall protection schemes in public buildings should meet a range of functional and performance
requirements stipulated in various standards and legislation. Below you will find a summary of each one.

Fire Safety Approved Document B

Approved Document B – Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellinghouses lays down guidance regarding fire safety in public buildings and stipulates fire performance requirements for linings and wall finishes which are used for wall protection purposes.

Health Building Note (HBN) 00-04: Circulation and communication spaces provides guidance on the design of circulation and communication spaces in hospitals and other healthcare buildings, including corridors, internal lobbies, stairs and lifts. It also provides information on designing and fitting doors and handrails.

BS 8300:-2:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment Part 2: Building Code of Practice gives detailed guidance on different aspects of building design, including handrails, horizontal circulation, and surface finishes. All of these items can assist disabled people to find their way around the building safely.

Health Building Note (HBN) 00-09: Infection control in the build environment. The key requirement of this document is to design a clean, safe environment which facilitates infection protection and control. This determines the characteristics of interior finishes that make them suitable for infection control.

Approved Document M: Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwellings draws on BS 8300 for guidance to ensure buildings are accessible and user friendly. The main objective of these regulations is to enable everyone regardless of disability, age or gender, to travel around the building without discomfort or risk.,

Health Building Note (HBN) 00-10 Part B: Walls & Ceilings outlines the policy and performance requirements for walls & ceilings specified for healthcare facilities. The document also identifies most suitable types of finishes for different areas.

Need Some Advice?

As a leading manufacturer and supplier of wall protection systems we are fully conversant with the relevant legislation requirements for wall protection. Our team of wall protection specialists would be happy to come to your facility, evaluate you protection requirements and present a bespoke proposal to meet the needs of your facility. Or offer a presentation covering the various legislation in a bit more detail.

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CUSTOMERS WE'VE HELPED

Chase Farm Hospital - Middlesex, UK
Chase Farm Hospital – Middlesex, UK
Southmead Hospital - Bristol, UK
Southmead Hospital – Bristol, UK
Stirling Care Village - Stirling, UK
Stirling Care Village – Stirling, UK
Bristol Royal Infirmary - Bristol, UK
Bristol Royal Infirmary – Bristol, UK
Salisbury District Hospital - Wiltshire, UK
Salisbury District Hospital – Wiltshire, UK
Lapwing Court Retirement Living - Peterborough, UK
Lapwing Court Retirement Living – Peterborough, UK
Tameside Macmillan Unit - Tameside, UK
Tameside Macmillan Unit – Tameside, UK
Oakwood Dementia Ward - Reading, UK
Oakwood Dementia Ward – Reading, UK
Royal Bournemouth Hospital - Bournemouth, UK
Royal Bournemouth Hospital – Bournemouth, UK
Morriston Hospital - Swansea, UK
Morriston Hospital – Swansea, UK
Royal Oldham A&E Department - Oldham, UK
Royal Oldham A&E Department – Oldham, UK
Warrington Hospital Dementia Ward - Warrington, UK
Warrington Hospital Dementia Ward – Warrington, UK

CS Acrovyn Joins ProCure 22 Framework

Following thorough evaluation, CS Acrovyn has recently been awarded a position on the recommended list of suppliers for the ProCure 22 Framework in the Wall & Door Protection category.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Our team of wall protection experts would be happy to drop by your facility and offer an Audit of you current protection requirements, or if you would like to know a bit more about the relevant legislation and how it applies to your facility they would be happy to do an educational presentation covering all of it.

Simply complete the form on the right, and then Ros from our team will give you a call to arrange a convenient date and time.

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Acrovyn® Wall & Door Protection

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Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings

Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings

Acrovyn by Design® Bespoke Wall Coverings enable you to protect your walls and astound your visitors with HD images embedded in impact resistant Acrovyn®.
Acrovyn® Doors & Door Protection

Acrovyn® Doors & Door Protection

Impact Resistant Doors suitable for use in a wide range of applications including healthcare, education and commercial, available fire-rated and non.
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Acrovyn®

Acrovyn Wall Protection

Protecting interior surfaces and maintaining a high-quality appearance in busy facilities has never been easier

Renowned for its quality and durability, Acrovyn® is the product of choice in buildings across a wide spectrum of market sectors, including healthcare, education, retail, commercial and leisure.

Now available in the widest ever range of material, shape, colour and finish options, Acrovyn enhances and protects any interior.

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