Let’s Be Clinical About Hygiene
Healthcare environments are under constant scrutiny, going through continual changes to provide the best possible environments for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Through the implementation of major investment programmes, the standard of healthcare buildings, medical equipment and patient care is going through constant refinement.
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Natural daylight has numerous benefits in healthcare environments, such as reducing patient in-time. Shallow plan design, and the continuous plane of a suspended ceiling with high light reflectance, will enable natural light to penetrate far into the building, aiding both patients and staff.
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It is vital healthcare environments meet rigorous safety standards. They need to be safe and accessible for everyone, including those with limited mobility.
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In healthcare premises it’s crucial to focus on antimicrobial performance. With the presence of infectious agents and vulnerable patients, keeping the building as hygienic as possible is fundamental in preventing the spread of disease.
Performance Products
Our range of acoustic ceilings shares good light reflectance, sound attenuation, and hygiene properties and meets the demanding requirements of the healthcare & hygiene sectors.
All our products are cleanable and have a specific coating that limits the growth of bacteria.
Hygiene criteria and cleanability requirements are unique to each establishment. With its new range, Knauf Ceiling Solutions is the partner of choice to provide an adapted answer to any hygiene requirements, from the essential ones to the most advanced ones.
HYGENA*
HYGENA provides standing-out acoustic and light reflectance properties.
Alongside great indoor air quality results, the range achieves CP5 particle decontamination rating.
Thanks to its specific coating, HYGENA limits the growth of bacteria**, making it a strong choice for hygiene and healthcare applications.
MEDIGUARD*
MEDIGUARD is designed for places where superior hygiene requirements and intensive cleaning is required.
Thanks to its specific coating, MEDIGUARD prevents the growth of at least 8 bacteria and fungi***. MEDIGUARD is the solution for the most demanding spaces thanks to its inherent qualities.
BIOGUARD*
BIOGUARD products prevent the growth of bacteria, mould and yeast, sand prevent the settlement of bacteria on the surface of the tile.
The very smooth surface of BIOGUARD products limits the accumulation of dust and micro-organisms.
TRIOGUARD™ Dirt-Resistant
Dirt accumulation not only detracts from a ceiling's appearance but can cost money by requiring higher maintenance or replacement of the ceiling.
In addition to reducing acoustical efficiency, soiling can cause a substantial reduction in light reflectance.
NF S 90-351:2013
Zone 1 | Low Risk
Acoustic Absorption Features for Low Risk Areas
- Posing the least threat in the spread of infection, low risk zones include hallways, offices and administrative areas, for which ISO-rated products are ideal.
- Easy to clean, they also benefit from high acoustic absorption and provide confidentiality for private consultations.
Application Areas
- Hall, corridor, stairwell, restaurant, office, administrative area, consultation room, examination room, shower, bathroom, kitchen, clean room area
Zone 2 | Average Risk
Average Risk Areas with Design that Heals
- From central sterilisation areas to pharmacies, the majority of healthcare environments consist of average risk zones.
- Offering antimicrobial properties, hygiene related Knauf Ceiling Solutions products can be used in conjunction with suspensions solutions suitable for clean room application, to ensure these hospital ceilings are kept as hygienic as possible.
Application Areas
- Day hospital-oriented infectious recovery room, endoscopy, sterilisation, radiology, maternity, paediatrics, recovery room, ward
Zone 3 | High Risk
Antimicrobial Properties for High Risk Areas
- High risk areas such as operating rooms, intensive care, treatment rooms, MRI, radiology and obstetrics require a hospital ceiling solution that doesn’t harbour bacteria, mould or yeasts.
- Hygiene range products, combined with the clean room suitable grid, provide a highly efficient antimicrobial resolution.
Application Areas
- Operating room, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, plastic surgery, haematology, chemotherapy, surgery, radiology, MRI
Zone 4 | Very High Risk
State-of-the-Art Hospital Ceilings in Very High Risk Areas
- Invasive zones where people are most vulnerable, range from an operating theatre, burns unit and neurosurgery, to a premature and special care baby unit or abnormal delivery room.
- Installing high performance hygiene range mineral or metal solutions, along with a clean room suitable grid, guarantees that the strictest hygiene measures are in place.
Application Areas
- Operating theatre, burns unit, neurosurgery, aseptic room, premature and special care baby unit, abnormal delivery room
Specific Performances
Clean Rooms
KEEP IT SPOTLESS
Clean Rooms are essential for medical research and pharmaceutical production.
They enable different parameters, such as particle number, germ number, temperature, humidity, and pressure to be precisely monitored and controlled. This ensures that the existing air and intake air has a high purity and fulfils all cleanliness criteria.
Using our specialist coating range, these sterile environments can help protect patients and ensure the quality of medical products.
* Product availability may vary from country to country. Please contact your local sales representative.
** HYGENA tested against: Escherichia coli / Staphylococcus aureus / Candida albicans / Aspergillus niger (except HYGENA Aquatec)
*** MEDIGUARD tested against: Escherichia coli / Staphylococcus aureus / Bacillus cereus / Streptococcus pneumoniaie / Acinobacter baumanii / Klebsiella pneumoniaie / Candida albicans / Aspergillus brasiliensis