HOSPITAL TOILETS. MATERIAL AND CLEANING

Recent studies carried out in the United States and Canada warn of the need for good hygiene in hospital washrooms. They have been found to be hotbeds of germs and can facilitate the spread of infections. It seems obvious that the toilets in a hospital should be clean, but sometimes they are not built with the right materials.

Undoubtedly, a healthcare center is a space visited by hundreds of people every day. Many of them use the toilets and that means a very high traffic. In addition, it should be remembered that the healthcare environment is exposed to possible infections and transmission of viruses that can adversely affect patients.

For all these reasons, hospital toilets are a highly sensitive space and must have a frequent and thorough hygiene. At DESMON we know that the first step is to build facilities with highly hygienic materials. After that, cleaning and disinfection must be constant.

In DESMON we are specialists in the construction of toilet areas with a high number of users. We have developed projects such as hospital washrooms, toilets in shopping centers or changing rooms in gyms and sports centers.

In this article we are going to focus on toilets for hospitals and we are going to give you tips and ideas to achieve a hygienic, healthy and comfortable environment.

It goes without saying that every room in a hospital has its own washroom. The use of this space is restricted to patients. Therefore, we will focus on the washrooms used by visitors or patients waiting for their turn to be seen. In that sense, it is important to take into account different issues when planning their construction.

• Number of toilets. The number of sanitary spaces in the hospital must be adjusted to the number of people visiting the center. Thus, the ratio must be adequate to avoid queues.
• Reduced mobility. As required by law, hospital toilets must have accessible spaces for people with reduced mobility.
• Sanitary cabins. Ideally, sanitary cabins should be located in the toilet areas. These spaces should be the right size for comfortable use by the user. Take a look at this article on the dimensions and characteristics of public restroom cabins for more information.
• Frequent cleaning. Finally, it is necessary to have a cleaning service that takes care of sanitizing the area several times during the day and night.

In DESMON we have accumulated a lot of experience in the construction of equipment for hospitals. We have developed different projects that included the renovation of the pavement, the conditioning of waiting rooms or the deployment of elements to divide spaces. In addition, we have often been involved in the construction of washroom areas in healthcare facilities. This journey has allowed us to confirm the usefulness of phenolic material in these projects.

We built the sanitary cabins using phenolic material because of the qualities it accumulates. It is made of sheets of compact material formed by resins and polymers. Its main characteristic is that it has a completely smooth surface. This quality prevents the proliferation of germs or pathogens. Thus, it becomes an effective barrier against possible infections.

In addition, it is a very resistant material that withstands humidity conditions and continuous use. It has a solid response to vandalism because it resists blows and impacts. Finally, these phenolic cabinets that are located in hospital toilets are very easy to clean. They resist the action of disinfectant products and are quickly sanitized.

Finally, we would like to offer you a series of tips to achieve complete hygiene in hospital toilets. We emphasize that this is a sensitive area and that it is advisable to clean it to avoid possible infections.

Hand wash basin

This part of the washbasin must be wide enough to allow a complete hand hygiene. From DESMON we always recommend parts with an adequate depth. Otherwise, splashing will occur and may result in contamination. Porcelain is always a good choice because it has a long durability, it is waterproof and its enamel coating offers a very interesting clean feeling.

Handwashing sink hygiene should include cleaning and drying the faucet. Also, cleaning and drying the surface should always be done from the outside to the inside. The drain is an important source where germs can accumulate and it is convenient to insist on its cleanliness. Finally, it is important to disinfect the siphons at least once a week.

Sanitary cabins

Cleaning the sanitary cabins is simple and fast. The phenolic material can be disinfected with multiple products and does not deteriorate under their action. A couple of passes will be enough to have completely sanitized booths.

Free space

Our last tip is to avoid turning a hospital washroom into a storeroom. In many cases, cleaning products are stored in boxes that can impede the comfortable mobility of users. In addition, they can become a source of infection or accumulate mold.

If you are in charge of the direction or management of a hospital and you need to renew the washbasins, contact DESMON. We have a multidisciplinary team that designs, manufactures and assembles all our parts. Of course, we can offer you solutions to have well-equipped, comfortable and easy and efficient cleaning spaces.

We always work in direct contact with the customer and provide the best options to optimize the available space. Call us and get a customized quote with the best solutions for hospital washbasins.