Ceilings have to meet strict hygiene and acoustic requirements for hospital projects. John Spicer, technical manager, Armstrong Ceilings, explains these and other key well-being considerations.
Healthcare environments must be welcoming, aesthetically pleasing and clean, with very strong infection control. The acoustics should provide calm, tranquil conditions that aid patient recovery, protect doctor-patient confidentiality, and ensure pleasant places for medical staff to work.
Healthcare premises are often complex, highly serviced buildings that operate 24/7. They must be easy to service and maintain to ensure that hygiene requirements are met throughout the building’s life. Suspended ceilings make an important contribution to the healthcare environment, and come under greater scrutiny in hospitals than when used in any other type of building.
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