Intastop delivers cost-effective solutions for healthcare facilities

The rising costs of healthcare, combined with increasing patient numbers, pose significant challenges for UK healthcare facilities. Balancing financial constraints while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infrastructure durability is a growing concern. Facilities management teams are under pressure to keep hospitals, clinics, and mental health units presentable, hygienic, and cost-efficient, all while ensuring compliance with infection control policies.

Addressing wear and tear in healthcare environments

Healthcare facilities experience relentless wear and tear due to constant foot traffic and the movement of medical equipment. Corridors, waiting areas, and patient rooms endure daily impacts from wheelchairs, beds, and trolleys, which can damage walls and doors over time.

Intastop offers robust solutions designed to prolong the lifespan of healthcare environments, ensuring they remain fit for purpose. By investing in protective products, facilities managers can achieve substantial long-term savings, reducing maintenance costs and allowing budgets to be reallocated to essential services. Research by Intastop, indicates that hospitals could save over £32,400 per year by protecting vulnerable door faces and edges alone, with additional savings on wall repairs and maintenance.

Dual benefits of wall protection

Walls, particularly in high-traffic areas, are susceptible to scuffs, stains, and bacterial build-up. Protecting these surfaces with durable, easy-to-clean materials is essential for both aesthetic upkeep and infection prevention. In fact, wall protection products can greatly support the practice of Healing through Design.

Intastop’s wall protection solutions can also incorporate images or scenes, into spaces without compromising on the functionality of the area. Products like Inpro IPC Aspex allow for high-resolution image reproduction, enabling the integration of nature-inspired designs that provide an immersive experience.

These wall protection solutions, including anti-bacterial sheeting, offer a shield against damage and infection control, and with a Class O Fire Rating, it ensures the longevity of the infrastructure and will also safeguard against contamination and damage.

Enhancing safety through door protection

Doors also play a vital role in healthcare settings, providing privacy, security, and safety. However, they are subjected to extremely high levels of wear and tear, which can rapidly lead to expensive repairs and frequent repetitive maintenance. Using Intastop’s Fire Rated door protection along with its Continuous Geared Hinges, provides increased safety and alleviates alignment and stress distribution issues.

Furthermore, in mental health settings, door safety is paramount. Intastop provides a range of anti-ligature solutions, such as privacy vision panels, shrouded hinges, and alarmed door systems, to enhance patient safety while maintaining a secure and functional environment.

Whether for a new build or a retrofit project, choosing the right protection solutions ensures a secure, cost-efficient, and hygienic healthcare environment.

Speak to the team or visit: www.intastop.com for further information.