Window blinds are a convenient and cost-effective window covering option for hospitals. Hygiene, health and safety and user practicality are important considerations when it comes to choosing blinds for hospitals in both patient and staff areas. Blinds are ideal for hospital and care home settings, as they are easy to clean and come in a variety of colours and styles and can be angled to give more privacy to patients while letting them enjoy a window view.
A number of factors need to be considered about the suitability of different blinds:-
Fabric: - Choose to use fabrics that allow light to filter in, yet remove glare. We fit total blackout systems that are suitable for laboratories and surgical theatres. There is a wide choice of new fabrics containing antimicrobial properties that kill the MRSA super bug on contact, along with E-coli, salmonella and other bacteria. All Material blinds should be fire retardant and stain resistant.
Health and Safety: Hospitals need to be safe places for patients so blind instillation must meet laws and regulations. In many cases, blinds have small holes on either side that are used in blind construction to maintain the stability of the window-covering system. The small pin-pricks of light that are often created by these holes can be troubling to individuals who desire darkness. To ensure your blinds are safe for users of all ages, shorten blind cords or attach brackets to walls and wrap the extra cord length around them.
Price: - Budgets need to be kept to so blinds that last are a smart choice especially in areas of heavy use. Using fit rigid contract specification systems can aid longevity.
There are a number of types of blinds suitable for hospitals:-
Verticals Blinds
These are ideal for exterior windows as they can be opened, closed or tilted for light control. This is important for areas that need to remain well ventilated.
Curved or sloping tracks are available for awkward windows in large areas of hospitals.
Venetians Blinds
These are ideal for security as they can be angled blocking visibility into the building but allowing patients and staff to see out.
Ideal for hospitals as they are easy to clean. If they become broken they it is very easy to replace certain sections.
Roller Blinds
Ideal for all window types in most situations other that awkward window shapes in large buildings. They are available in a wide range of options such as Flame Retardant, Blackout, Dim Out, Solar Reflective & PVC options. Teflon coating is also available providing a stain resistant finish - ideal for certain areas in hospitals.
The most suitable blinds for hospital environments may have to be made to measure. Choosing to go with made to measure blinds means you will receive a product that is individually manufactured to your unique sizes, material choice and complying with ISO standards.
Individuals who have responsibility for buying blinds in hospitals do have a wide range of choice but further research needed to evaluate decisions based upon price, style and safety commitments.
A number of factors need to be considered about the suitability of different blinds:-
Fabric: - Choose to use fabrics that allow light to filter in, yet remove glare. We fit total blackout systems that are suitable for laboratories and surgical theatres. There is a wide choice of new fabrics containing antimicrobial properties that kill the MRSA super bug on contact, along with E-coli, salmonella and other bacteria. All Material blinds should be fire retardant and stain resistant.
Health and Safety: Hospitals need to be safe places for patients so blind instillation must meet laws and regulations. In many cases, blinds have small holes on either side that are used in blind construction to maintain the stability of the window-covering system. The small pin-pricks of light that are often created by these holes can be troubling to individuals who desire darkness. To ensure your blinds are safe for users of all ages, shorten blind cords or attach brackets to walls and wrap the extra cord length around them.
Price: - Budgets need to be kept to so blinds that last are a smart choice especially in areas of heavy use. Using fit rigid contract specification systems can aid longevity.
There are a number of types of blinds suitable for hospitals:-
Verticals Blinds
These are ideal for exterior windows as they can be opened, closed or tilted for light control. This is important for areas that need to remain well ventilated.
Curved or sloping tracks are available for awkward windows in large areas of hospitals.
Venetians Blinds
These are ideal for security as they can be angled blocking visibility into the building but allowing patients and staff to see out.
Ideal for hospitals as they are easy to clean. If they become broken they it is very easy to replace certain sections.
Roller Blinds
Ideal for all window types in most situations other that awkward window shapes in large buildings. They are available in a wide range of options such as Flame Retardant, Blackout, Dim Out, Solar Reflective & PVC options. Teflon coating is also available providing a stain resistant finish - ideal for certain areas in hospitals.
The most suitable blinds for hospital environments may have to be made to measure. Choosing to go with made to measure blinds means you will receive a product that is individually manufactured to your unique sizes, material choice and complying with ISO standards.
Individuals who have responsibility for buying blinds in hospitals do have a wide range of choice but further research needed to evaluate decisions based upon price, style and safety commitments.
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