It also absorbs moisture to help prevent slipping and provides a high level of underfoot safety. To some extent, carpet may cushion falls that do occur. Carpet is softer underfoot for increased comfort for patients, visitors and staff, who spend many hours on their feet, making it a good choice for nurses' stations, waiting areas, hallways and admitting. Carpet further provides excellent sound absorption for a soothing, quieter interior environment conducive to recovery. According to Mary Wells Gorman, both a registered nurse and a certified interior designer at Ellerbe Becket, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, patients and their families expect to see carpet in health care settings.
Carpet can be helpful.
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