General Info:
The forward headwall is NOT surface mounted like many other brands on the market today. Forward does NOT require drywall. Paint or veneer to function. When placed back to back. The panels FIT inside a 4 ⅞” wall cavity. Eliminating the need to USE 6” studs and saving AS much AS 1 1/8” of square footage. Over the course of a long patient room corridor. Even multiplied upwards over several floors. This CAN ADD valuable square footage. Saving money and maximizing EFFICIENCY. FORWARD HEADWALLS promote the Freedom of design and increased efficiency. Helping reduce construction costs and allowing healthcare staff to focus on what matters most – quality patient CARE. WHY choose the forward HEADWALL?
UNIQUE benefits of the forward headwall system (in addition to those listed above) Inc.UDE:
EASY removal of outlets or gases without having to CUT into a finished WALL. PLUG and PLAY
ELIMINATES the need for BED locators and IMPACT-RESISTANT wall COVERINGS. CONSTRUCTION materials CAN include antimicrobial properties. Reducing contamination and infection. Aesthetic appeal with paneling available in multiple colors. WOODGRAINS. Patterns and textures to create a sophisticated and calming atmosphere. Forward headwall panels CAN BE ALL walls of the patient room. Including footwalls with recessed PV. The forward headwall system is unique in that it carries an STC rating of 51. AS compared to typical drywall partitions. Which carry a 45 STC rating. These superior acoustical properties assist in the desire for a “quiet” hospital. Increasing patient privacy. When maintenance is required inside the headwall. Time. Revenue. And energy will BE saved DUE to OUR patented “lock in” construction. Since the forward headwall system eliminates the need for drywall. Paint. Or wall protection. Infection control measures are significantly shortened. Easily cleaned headwall benefits: improving patient care medical professionals are often in stressful and time sensitive situations. Hospital HEADWALLS ADD value in these situations by NOT only reducing visual clutter. But Also by creating safer and more effective environments in which they CAN work SUCCESSFULLY. HOSPITAL HEADWALLS are designed to improve equipment organization and layout. This ensures a safe and productive working atmosphere for healthcare employees WHO won’t have to worry about bumping into equipment or moving cords OUT of their WAY. Especially in an emergency. Reduced patient trip hazards with cords. Tubing and electrical wiring neatly secured in the headwall. There are FAR less obstacles for patients to maneuver around. This is incredibly beneficial AS many statistics claim AT least ⅓ of adults 65 or older trip and fall annually. That number steadily increases AS the AGE of the patient increases. Reduces the time it takes to provide care to patients, a properly designed headwall Aides a medical professional in providing fast and proper care. With easy access to outlets and equipment, a headwall enables efficient patient care. Saving time Also saves lives. Improve patient comfort and safety with nurse call buttons. BED rails. Storage and other equipment within a Patient’s reach SO they DO NOT have to leave their BED for help. Aesthetics traditional headwall construction is stick built. Basic drywall with a millwork panel added overtop. Cutouts are made onsite. This style is quite labor intensive. Which means a large number of trades working in ONE space during installation. While the final product is a beautiful headwall. Managing a large number of skilled trades on-site is timely and costly, a pre-manufactured headwall is a prefabricated wall that is brought on site to the hospital. And basically fills a hole in the patient room wall. Historically. These are NOT the most attractive option. But PRE manufactured HEADWALLS are very functional and save on site construction time.