AAHID Forums

Healthcare Furniture in Urban Facilities

2008-10-07T16:40:31-05:00

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has specified waiting chairs in a facility that is located in a poor urban area and if so, what is recommended?

Also, does anyone know if in California there is a requirement to provide a certain % of bariatric seating in a waiting area?

Thank you,
Carol

Protecting Your Hardwood Floor

2008-10-23T02:23:06-05:00

protecting your hardwood floors is by far the best apply to adhere to in order to keep it around for years to come. Most often, “we” are the reason for the problems we experience with our hardwood floors, simply because we fail to take proper care of the floor. To ensure your hardwood floors remain damage free, follow the simple steps below.
1. Place doormats outside of all entries to your home in order to trap debris.

2. Place carpet rugs inside the entrances to your home to trap dirt, sand, and other particles brought into your home that makes it past the doormats.

3. Place carpet rugs around sink areas, work areas and high traffic areas to trap debris and protect your hardwood floors from spills.

4. Do not wear high heals on hard wood floors (or if you do, make sure the heals are not damaged)

5. Keep all pet nails trimmed to avoid small scratches on hardwood floor.

6. Use wood floor protector covers under the legs of all furniture

7. Never drag furniture across wood flooring. (Place a small carpet rug underneath the legs to resist scratching your hardwood floor)

Cleaning Your Hardwood Floor

2008-10-22T05:31:21-05:00

Cleaning your hardwood floors can be easy and effortless, as long as you are consistent. To ensure the beauty of your hardwood floors follow the below steps:
1. Sweep, dust, or vacuum your hardwood floors daily. Dirt or sand particles can easily scratch the hardwood floor. (FULLER Treated Dust Mop)

2. Vacuum any carpet rugs weekly so that dirt or debris is not trapped below the rugs, scratching your hardwood floors.

3. Clean your hardwood floors weekly with a cleaning agent designed for hardwood floors. (FULLER Wood Floor Cleaner and Polisher)

4. Wipe up any water or other liquids spilled on your hardwood floors immediately.

5. Never use water to clean your hardwood floors

Healthcare Furniture

2008-08-07T09:57:18-05:00

Hello,

I was wondering if there was any kind of document that is available that
outlines the type of features that would be beneficial when specifying
furniture for a residence hospital. For example, a dining chair should have
castors in the front, rounded arms with upholstery, maximum height,
removeable cushions, etc.

Regards,,,Carol

Modular Headwalls, footwalls

2008-07-17T16:57:03-05:00

Hello fellow AAHID people!

I have a question about modular headwalls/footwalls. Have you specified them instead of custom millwork? What are the pros/cons? Any particular problems compared to custom millwork? Any and all comments appreciated.

Thanks,

Debra Harris, Ph.D., AAHID
Principal

Comcasts amazing 10 Million Pixel Video Wall

2008-06-18T13:21:51-05:00

You have to see it to believe it.

http://tinyurl.com/5tt6hm