NEWS

When Seconds Count
Network-Centric Emergency Alerting Answers the Call
        Hospitals and universities face unique challenges in protecting people and property in the event of an emergency. These facilities often have large and complex layouts that are, by design, open and accessible to their constituents. Every day, thousands of people come and go in these self-contained “mini cities” that include dormitories, patient rooms, laboratories, cafeterias, classrooms, libraries, parking decks and hazardous waste storage areas.
        Safeguarding the populations of such large and dynamic institutions requires extensive preparation and applications of capable technology.
        Across the United States, many of these facilities have emergency response plans that help prepare them for unforeseen man-made and natural disasters including campus shootings, extreme weather, chemical spills and other accidents.
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EFFICIENT RESTROOMS
Why it’s Worthwhile to Install Touchfree Plumbing
        If you automatically think of manual plumbing fittings for your facility when updating restrooms or installing fittings in new construction, then you are missing out on the automatic advantages of touchfree operation. Perhaps your reservations parallel some of these common misconceptions regarding touchless plumbing, which are outlined below with appropriate explanations:
        “The public is tough on our restrooms. That’s why we installed manual faucets.” Manually operated plumbing systems require users to turn or push handles or buttons. If your objective is to reduce vandalism, why are you putting in products that require direct contact with users who may be too rough? Even well-intentioned users who are fearful of picking up germs sometimes kick flush valve handles to initiate flushing, which can result in damage and leaks. Touchless operation removes these concerns.
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DOOR HARDWARE
Demystifying Automatic Door Selection
        According to a recent survey conducted by SBC Research for a white paper put out by AAADM (American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers), 98.9% of patrons preferred facilities with automatic doors. Of those surveyed, 94.2% expected to find them in hospitals and 15% expected to find them in universities. The choice for your entrance system is an important one. There are several distinct types of automatic doors on the market available in a mind-boggling number of configurations, developed to fit specific needs. Whether you are retrofitting or building new, this information will aid facility managers, architects, contractors or other professionals responsible for the growth and maintenance of the facility in making an informed decision.
        Automatic doors provide convenience, easy access for disabled persons, reduced energy costs and security. It is important to consider the type of traffic utilizing the door. There are generally four main types of traffic in schools and hospitals: general; impaired, limited or elderly; trained (such as employee traffic in non-public areas); and combination traffic.
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