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> Can the fl ooring product selection be cleaned with the same materials that environ- mental services teams are us- ing or provided under existing service contracts? > Will environmental services teams need to change clean- ing procedures for multiple products within the same area? > Does the fl ooring product require a wax fi nish or not, or what happens if a non-waxed product is waxed? Supporting staf needs Balancing the performance, maintenance and cost at- tributes of fl ooring options is always perceived dif erently from clinicians and patients and families. Clinicians are concerned about the acousti- cal properties and if sound levels can be decreased in an already noisy environment to provide better sound control. Of greater concern is often which products are capable to lessen fatigue from 12+ hour shifts. Recent trends for inpatient environments support rubber fl ooring products that are able to provide more cush- ioning underfoot and higher sound absorption. Minimizing fl ooring transitions from the patient room to the bath- room to prevent falls is also a common concern. Providing subfl oor sloping accessories to allow for heat welding of fl ooring products with dif er- ent dimensional qualities can eliminate the need for a tradi- tional hard surface transition. By eliminating the "bump" in the fl ooring, patients and care- givers are traveling across one less trip hazard in the journey of care. Supporting patient, visitor needs For patients and families, the perception of clean can infl uence a hospital's satisfac- tion and experience scores. The trend toward non-wax fl ooring for reduced mainte- nance costs can often have the reverse ef ect on patients and visitors, leaving the impres- sion that since the fl oor is not shiny, it is perceived as not clean. Facilities are then faced with the need to wax a prod- uct to visually communicate cleanliness while defeating the intent for reduced main- tenance and sustainability practices. Flooring and patterning is often most ef ective when created purposefully to aid in wayfi nding, delineate traf c SIGNPOSTS Carpet patterns can be used to aid in wayfi nding. >> FLOORING continued from page 22 © 2016 Maxxon ® Corporation, all rights reserved. Learn more: 800-356-7887 info@maxxon.com • www.Maxxon.com FLOORS MATTER FROM THE HUSTLE OF THE ER TO THE QUIET OF THE NICU, FOR HEALTH, HEALING & PRIVACY Maxxon offers complete flooring solutions ideal to meet the demands and concerns of a modern healthcare facility, such as: DURABILITY • MOISTURE PROTECTION SOUND CONTROL • ZERO VOC EMISSIONS MCDM AG.COM | M AY/ J U N E 2016 | Medical Construction & Design 25