healthcare brochure 2011

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MIAMI | FORT LAUDERDALE | WEST PALM BEACH | ORLANDO

Today, many healthcare organizations are focused on creating environments that support

collaboration and communication among caregivers of all types. Studies show that improving

communication and teamwork among caregivers can improve their job satisfaction and

patients’ quality of care.

Additional research finds that a facility’s design can directly impact teamwork.1 Since

communication among caregivers is fast-paced and often conducted while doing tasks such

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as working at a computer, open, inviting, team oriented spaces are shown to help facilitate

collaboration. A recent study co-sponsored by Knoll shows that work environments designed

to support group work, communication and mentoring can help reduce workrelated stress for

nurses, and that a centralized information and communication area is an essential factor.

Knoll systems can be used to create work environments that support communication and

collaboration. As a specialist in helping clients in office spaces support teaming activities,


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Knoll creates products that offer a myriad of attractive and flexible components designed to

facilitate team activities. Knoll brings this knowledge and capability to the healthcare work

environment as well, offering caregivers comfortable, supportive furniture options that help

to enhance group communication, while providing the ease of maintenance and durability

necessary in clinical areas.

Healthcare facilities are some of the most technologically intensive, fastest changing spaces.


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Oh, and by the way they have to provide an empathetic human experience for patients,

visitors and staff. Success comes down to better care and improved outcomes.

DIRTT Walls satisfy all these criteria.

They offer customized, accessible support for medical gasses, equipment, plumbing, power/

data, handrails, furniture, storage, and audio/visual systems. The challenges of infection

prevention and layout consistency are also met with rigor. DIRTT offers anti-bacterial finishes and


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the ability to design same placement of equipment in every room, making fewer opportunities

for infections and mistakes.

For patients, the Walls support the little things that make a medical stay more comfortable

– like iPod docking stations, USB ports, artwork and accessories for a tidy display of cards

and photos. It doesn’t end there. The quick, clean initial construction continues for a long,

environmentally sustainable life cycle through large or small moves, adds and changes.


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It’s nice when the medical facility is the picture of health too.

Knoll responds to the programming and design needs of hospitals, research facilities, clinics

and physicians’ offices with high performance furniture systems, seating, files and storage,

wood casegoods, tables and desks, as well as textiles, leathers and accessories. Knoll products

feature interchangeable and adaptable components, ensuring flexibility, while limiting product

inventory to manage costs. Knoll systems and storage solutions for healthcare are covered by

a comprehensive Limited Lifetime Warranty.


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KnollTextiles offers a multitude of high performance fabric finish options for healthcare settings,

including Crypton®, Zeftron®, Nano-Tex®, Teflon® and GORE, which provide easy cleanability

plus stain, odor and bacteria resistance to protect fabrics and cushions.

Life chair, below left, with Avocado BSF and seat topper in Gala, Kiwi, a Zeftron® solution dyed

nylon. Ricchio fully upholstered guest chair, below right, in Lore CR, Fortune, a Crypton® Green

upholstery fabric that is constructed of 64% post-consumer polyester.


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Knoll knows that the strategic design of nurse and caregiver work areas optimizes work flow

processes, staff circulation and task sequencing. Our extensive ergonomic seating, storage,

organizational tools and technology support options, as well as a complete line of work tables

and communications boards, help physicians, nurses and technicians work efficiently and

effectively so they can focus on what they do best—caring for patients.

Knoll patient room furniture perfectly complements a range of settings. Our meticulously crafted


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plan • install • service • reconfigure


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MIAMI | FORT LAUDERDALE | WEST PALM BEACH | ORLANDO

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