I know this is an old post but I'm interested in seeing if any of you are heading in the direction of also designing the room to have a high panel of casework behind the beds and on the entire patient head wall.
I've seen pictures of it done and it's very attractive and I would assume comply with sanitation standards since casework may be wiped and disinfected without wearing away at the wall. Especially with modular casework, it may be removed to be completely disinfected.
Any thoughts or experiences?
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Krista Huebsch
Systems Specialist - Space Planning
Garden State Office Systems & Equipment
Edison NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2017 11:46
From: Lee Gustafson
Subject: Painted Gypsum Wall Finish
Most of my work is in Long Term Care Facilities, but I'm always looking for a cost effective alternative to FRP or similar wall protection, especially for head walls of Patient Rooms. Most Owners still seem to prefer routine patching and painting over the expensive protection systems.
I recently spec'd a water based epoxy on a recent project, but haven't had it applied anywhere yet. I'm hopeful that it will be more durable at a small cost, but it's still basically paint.
We're using a lot of the Inpro type products in corridors. The initial cost is high, but the savings in long term maintenance appears to make it worth the cost.
Other suggestions are always welcome.
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Lee Gustafson AIA
The Thrasher Group Inc.
Bridgeport WV
Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2016 09:36
From: Gregg Ostrow
Subject: Painted Gypsum Wall Finish
Since I started in the Healthcare design sector in 1998, we have been using the "smooth wall" Level 5 finish where we have painted gyp. bd. in clinics and hospitals. We used to install a lot of wall covering. But that finish has been reduced.
Has anyone started using a light "orange peel" Level 4 finish in clinics and hospitals? I understand that operating rooms and procedure rooms you will want to use a smooth wall finish.
Thanks
Gregg D. Ostrow, AIA
208-866-3168