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Futureproof your space with our range of glass partitions designed for use in healthcare.
Creating a comfortable, hygienic and efficient environment in healthcare facilities is essential. One way to achieve this is by incorporating glass partitions, which offer a blend of functionality, aesthetics and practicality.
They are versatile and can be used in a variety of environments like hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, doctors and health centres.
Key Glass Partitions to Consider for Healthcare
Glass walls for healthcare can be used in a range of spaces, such as consultation rooms, waiting areas, operating theatres, isolation rooms and patient wards. Our experts have put together some of the most popular glass partition options for healthcare below.
Acoustic Glass Partitions
Acoustic glass partitions are specifically designed to reduce noise transmission, making them ideal for busy healthcare environments where minimising distractions and disturbances is crucial.
By opting for acoustic glass partitioning you can reduce noise by up to 50%. Double-glazed acoustic glass offers up to 46-50dB of protection, and in settings like consultation rooms, nurses’ stations, or emergency rooms, this helps minimise noise transfer.
Frosted Glass Partitions
Frosted glass partitions offer an effective solution for maintaining privacy while still allowing natural light to flow through. In healthcare settings, privacy is paramount – whether in examination rooms, patient recovery areas or imaging suites.
Frosted glass provides visual privacy without creating a claustrophobic or dark environment, which is especially important, in hospitals where patient comfort is a priority. These partitions can be strategically placed in areas, to ensure patients feel secure and private.
Glazed Glass Partitions
Safety is a top concern in any healthcare environment, and our glazed, safety-toughened glass partitions walls are designed with that in mind.
Our single and double glazed glass partitions are made from toughened glass which is significantly stronger than standard glass, making it much less likely to shatter on impact. In the unlikely event of breakage, the glass shatters into small, blunt pieces rather than sharp shards, reducing the risk of injury.
Fire Rated Partitions
From new to old, there’s a variety of healthcare buildings out there, some of which may have legal fire safety requirements. Our fire-rated glass offers spaces with a maximum protection of 60/60 in the event of a fire. These are usually installed in frequently used corridors and escape routes.
If fire-rated glass partitions are needed to meet your building regulations our experienced team can help advise on what steps you’ll need to take.
Glass Manifestations
Glass manifestations are essentially a frosted or opaque film applied to glass surfaces, typically for safety and visual purposes.
These manifestations adhere directly to the glass to create patterns, logos or simple opaque strips, providing a visible indication that the glass is present. This feature is especially important in healthcare settings, where large glass partitions or doors may be difficult to spot, increasing the risk of accidental collisions. They can also be used to provide patient confidentiality without compromising on the reach of natural light.
Benefits of Glass for Healthcare Environments
Glass partitions for healthcare offers numerous benefits for hospitals and care facilities, providing solutions for privacy, cleanliness, safety and adaptability—all while enhancing the overall environment. Below are the key advantages that glass brings to healthcare settings.
Easy to Clean
Maintaining a high level of hygiene is crucial in any hospital, and glass partitions offer a significant advantage in this area.
Glass is non-porous, meaning it doesn’t absorb liquids or harbour bacteria, making it easy to clean and disinfect. With just a quick wipe-down using standard cleaning solutions, glass partitions can be sanitised to meet healthcare standards, reducing the risk of infection or cross-contamination.
This makes glass an ideal material for use in operating theatres, patient rooms or laboratory areas where cleanliness is paramount.
Enhanced Safety
Safety is a top priority in healthcare facilities and glass partitions can be designed with safety features to reduce the risk of injury. Safety-toughened glass is much stronger than regular glass, making it resistant to shattering upon impact. Plus if manifestation is installed it makes it visible that glass is present.
Additionally, glass partitions help control the spread of infectious diseases by creating barriers without completely isolating patients, promoting a safer environment for both patients and staff.
Quickly Adaptable
One of the standout advantages of glass partitions in healthcare is their adaptability. Hospitals and clinics often need to reconfigure their spaces to accommodate new technologies, increased patient loads or evolving care strategies.
Glass partitions are easy to install, remove or reposition, allowing healthcare facilities to quickly adapt to changing needs. Whether it’s creating new treatment rooms, adjusting office layouts or establishing temporary isolation spaces during emergencies, glass partitions provide flexibility without the need for permanent construction.
Switchable glass also offers flexibility to healthcare clinics. At the touch of a button, this smart glass can switch from clear to opaque, making it easy to transition from student-doctor learning sessions to private consultations.
Better Acoustics
In healthcare environments, noise management is crucial for patients to ensure they’re comfortable and relaxed, and for staff to concentrate. Glass partitions with acoustic properties help reduce sound transmission from medical equipment, foot traffic and conversations.
By absorbing and dampening the sound, it allows for a more peaceful environment, which contributes to a calming and focused atmosphere enhancing patient care and staff productivity.
Increased Privacy
While glass may traditionally be seen as a transparent material, modern glass partitions can be designed to provide high levels of privacy in healthcare settings.
Frosted or manifestation glass options offer visual privacy without blocking natural light, which is important for both patient comfort and creating a calming atmosphere. Not only this but they also offer acoustic privacy in areas like examination rooms, patient wards and treatment areas, ensuring that sensitive conversations are kept private.
This adaptability is crucial in healthcare, where space requirements can shift rapidly and the need for quick adjustments is often critical to maintaining operational efficiency.
Glass Considerations for Healthcare
Our approach to glass for healthcare is designed with the specific needs of healthcare environments in mind, prioritising minimal disruption, compliance with regulations and long-lasting value.
Reducing Disruption
We understand that many healthcare units work long hours and any disruption to the routine can have consequences for patient care.
Our team are used to working within healthcare settings and will carefully plan the installation process to minimise disruption. We will coordinate with your schedule, ensuring that essential areas remain operational while we work. Our installation team is efficient and professional, meaning we can complete the project quickly and allow staff to focus on their essential tasks without being hindered by the installation process.
Regulations
Safety and compliance are at the forefront of everything we do, particularly in the healthcare sector, where glass partitions must meet stringent safety regulations and building standards.
Our glass partitions are designed and installed in full compliance with these regulations, ensuring that your facility meets all necessary legal requirements.
From safety-toughened glass to the proper use of fire-resistant materials, we ensure that every detail adheres to the highest safety standards, giving you peace of mind.
Good Investment
Investing in high-quality glass solutions is not just about meeting current needs, but also about future-proofing your healthcare environment.
By choosing appropriate glass partitions now, you’re making a long-term investment that will continue to provide benefits for years to come. Our glass partitions are durable, low-maintenance and designed to adapt to changing needs. Whether it’s accommodating future expansions, upgrading facilities or reconfiguring spaces, our solutions offer flexibility that supports future growth.
Reliability
When choosing a contractor for a healthcare project, reliability is essential. We pride ourselves on being a trusted and dependable partner. Our team is fully accredited, and all staff are DBS checked, providing an additional layer of security, particularly in sensitive environments like healthcare.
This ensures that you can trust our team to work in proximity to patients, staff and valuable equipment with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Our accreditations also reflect our commitment to quality, safety and reliability, meaning you can count on us to deliver the project to the highest standards.
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