Interior Design

New behavioral health products for healthcare facilities

From ligature-resistant faucets and rotationally molded furniture to vandal-resistant lighting and digital media walls for de-escalation, healthcare facilities rely on an array of behavioral health products.

Healthcare Design presents a roundup of new behavioral health products that vendors and manufacturers are introducing to support healthcare projects.

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530/538 Collection, ModuForm Inc.

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ModuForm Inc.’s 530/538 Collection of rotationally molded lounge seating features a seamless one-piece design. The ligature-resistant line has a vinyl outer layer that’s up to 10 times thicker than traditional textiles, which reduces punctures and tearing, and a high-density and flexible polyurethane foam core.

Solstice Safeguard Bed, Cortech BH

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Cortech BH’s Solstice Safeguard Bed (patent pending) is a rotationally molded bed designed for fall-risk patients in behavioral health settings. It features 9-inch-high wall panels at the head of the bed that are free of pass-throughs, offering enhanced safety and a sense of security.

Strait Secure Ceiling and Wall Slots, Kirlin Lighting

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Kirlin Lighting’s Strait Secure Ceiling and Wall Slots are ligature- and vandal-resistant with concealed tamper-proof fasteners. Available in lengths from 12 inches to 6 feet, the fixtures come in static white, tunable white, or red, green, blue, and white color-changing options.

Ligature-resistant Faucets, Willoughby Industries

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Ligature-resistant Faucets from Willoughby Industries feature a contoured design to minimize potential ligature points. The cast stainless-steel faucets come in multiple configurations: a single-temperature, infrared style or a dual-temperature, pushbutton model with either a piezo or pneumatic actuation.

CoWin Digital Media Wall from Recornect

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CoWin Digital Media Wall from Recornect can be used for de-escalation and patient care. Paired with the manufacturer’s GRASP software, the unit has a customizable interface with relaxing applications, collaborative games, light and temperature controls, and external communication capabilities. The unit features shatter-resistant glass and a large
touch screen.

Adora Plus, Pineapple

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The Adora Plus is the newest model in Pineapple’s sofa collection and features a curved shape and heavy weight to deter lifting, while the low back improves visibility. The sofa has a reinforced construction, zero-depth seams to prevent concealment, hollow piping to reduce ligature risks, and a plinth base to keep dust and dirt from gathering underneath.

BestCare Ligature Resistant, ADA, and Vandal-Resistant Solid Surface Toilet, Whitehall Manufacturing

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Whitehall Manufacturing’s BestCare Ligature Resistant, ADA, and Vandal-Resistant Solid Surface Toilet features a non-institutional design with less punchings (holes for installation) a matching interior bowl, side walls, and a colored built-in seat. The toilet conforms to Americans with
Disabilities Act and standard North American plumbing requirements, works with a standard flush valve, and has a 5,000-pound load bearing.

Joy Collection, Designtex

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Designtex’s Joy Collection upholstery features abstract motifs inspired by nature and colors known to evoke positive emotions such as yellows, blues, and greens. The line comes in eight high-performance woven textiles, five wovens, two digitally printed non-porous silicone textiles, and a digitally printed textile with a built-in moisture barrier.

Provider Behavioral Nurse Call System, Jeron Electronic Systems Inc.

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Provider Behavioral Nurse Call System from Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. meets security and antiligature requirements for behavioral health care. The line includes flush-mount, heavy-gauge steel dome lights and a full selection of flush-mount patient call stations for rooms and toilet areas. The key-switch entry station allows staff to place calls from within a secured room.

Woven Metal Fabric from GKD-USA

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Woven Metal Fabric from GKD-USA is a durable stainless-steel mesh that can be used to safely restrict access or enclose a space. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, the metal fabrics are engineered to withstand prolonged tension, impact, heavy loads, and all weather conditions. A variety of metal fabric patterns are available for customization of visual weight, texture, and transparency.

Flo Lounge Collection, Stance Healthcare

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Roto-molded Flo Lounge Collection from Stance Healthcare features rounded corners to subtly support safety for end-users. The line is available in two sizes, including a 24-inch-wide and a 31-inch-wide model, and is customizable with or without back pads. The company’s roto-molded lines come in a variety of soothing color options, including new Sage Green, Cornflower Blue, and Heather Purple.