Quiet, comfortable, easy-to-maintain flooring supports a healing environment

Selected in large part for the benefits its acoustic properties bring to the patient healing process, nora flooring also offers added cushion underfoot, an important consideration for nursing staff who work around the clock on their feet. “nora is tremendously advantageous in terms of time savings, safety and the reduction of chemicals used in the building,” adds William Lubin, director of environmental services. “It’s safer, as it doesn’t require any coatings or strippers. That’s because stepping on a floor covered with a stripping agent can easily result in a fall,” he continues. “We are also able to better utilize our maintenance team’s time, allowing them to focus on tasks other than caring for the floors.” Sardinas and Lubin both emphasize the significance of not having to close off areas of the hospital for cleaning, thanks to the elimination of harsh chemicals and the laborious time-consuming cleaning regimens often associated with traditional vinyl flooring. “We’ve had staff and patients in the past who experienced allergic reactions to the chemicals we had to use. We don’t have that challenge any longer with nora,” says Lubin. “The product is a little more expensive,” continues Lubin. “But, when you consider the long-term cost savings it delivers, the floor offers good value. You save in time, labor, chemicals, costs, etc.” Adds Sardinas, “You just mop, and you are on your way.”