Patients simply prefer carpet. In fact, research shows that patient comfort seems to promote the healing process. Carpet supports the trend in healthcare toward creating an atmosphere that reflects a more home-like atmosphere. And, in today's competitive climate, where patients have a choice among healthcare providers, this more attractive image gives carpeted hospitals a very real edge. For example, carpet absorbs ten times as much noise as hard surfaces.
Carpet acts as a sink or trap for dust and soil, thereby reducing airborne particles.
Carpet also reduces falls and their severity. These studies also reveal that when patients are given a choice, they invariably choose carpeted over non-carpeted rooms. And, because employees also feel more at ease, staff turnover drops. Even with all these advantages, carpeting is far less expensive to maintain than other floorcoverings. Squaring Comfort With Practicality Carpeting definitely makes sense for hospitals.