The Operating Suites at Edward Hospital
ISSUES
- Creating operating facilities that are sterile and easy to maintain
- Establishing a comfortable, calming, appealing atmosphere for both patients and surgical staff
- Designing safe, flexible, user-friendly operating suites
CHALLENGES
- Selecting wall materials that will not support the growth of microorganisms, mould and mildew for critical operating environments
- Finding materials that are durable, stain-resistant, and easy-to-clean
- Choosing materials that can bring warmth to a sterile, highly technical atmosphere.
SOLUTIONS
- The stain-resistant, easy-to-clean properties of Corian® solid surface made it an ideal choice for use on operating suite walls
- Non-porous and virtually seamless, Corian® wall cladding does not support the growth of microorganisms or mould, which helps create and maintain sterile environments
- With its inherent warmth and wide range of colours, Corian® created a pleasing, more positive environment—eliminating the cold, institutional feeling that patients and staff tend to expect from hospitals
BENEFITS
- Corian® provides the durability, renewability and easy maintenance crucial to heavy-traffic operating suites
- Corian® surfaces bring many safety features to healthcare settings, from reducing the chance for contamination to eliminating sharp edges and making surfaces code-compliant
- The versatility and extensive colour palette of Corian® provide unlimited design options
