In this session we talked about infection in healthcare facilities. All materials for flooring and furnishings that are used in the healthcare facilities must consider possibility of spreading infection as the main issue. Chairs cushions must be moisture barrier to prevent absorbing bacteria. Humid surfaces are prone to spreading bacteria, so all furnishings must be designed in a way that does not keep humidity.
Fig 1. MRSA bacteria under magnification
It was very interesting for me that using carpet for flooring are better in preventing of spreading bacteria in healthcare environment than other kinds of flooring. It is because of anti-microbial additive that are added to carpets, also carpet can keep contamination until it be removed by appropriate cleaning.
Fig 2. carpet
Reducing the rate of infection at hospitals by proper cleaning and make use of some materials like copper which is naturally anti-bacterial can change the image of hospitals as frightening places. Hospital as a place full of bacteria, you go there with a simple illness but come out with so many. This is the connotation of hospital for me. Even as a visitor in hospital I always afraid of getting infected. Being sure that every where is clean and there is no risk of getting infected in the hospital can reduce the level of stress for patients, staff and visitors.
References
Fig 1. Retrieved from http://historyofmrsa.com/photos-of-mrsa.php
Fig 2. Retrieved from http://www.cribcandy.com/flooring
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