Smart design of washrooms in healthcare facilities

Thinking about the complete design of a sanitary facility from the drawing board: you can leave that in the capable hands of KWC Group AG, which specializes in solutions for (drinking) water hygiene. Under the name KWC Professional, the Swiss company develops and supplies innovative system solutions for washrooms in public and industrial buildings. These include shower and changing rooms and toilet facilities in care centers, rehabilitation centers and sports complexes. KWC Professional's products developed specifically for the healthcare sector meet the requirements in terms of functionality and choice of materials.

A great example is the KWC F4, the new faucet line for healthcare facilities. Nowhere are hygiene and safety more important than in hospitals and nursing facilities. Not only for the protection of the sick and vulnerable, but also for the medical and nursing staff themselves. For these hygiene-critical working areas, KWC Professional has expanded its F4 faucet series to include thermostatic single-lever faucets and electronic thermostatic faucets for medical and surgical washrooms and sluice rooms.

The combination of water-saving and thermostatic technologies in all F4 faucets optimizes energy and water consumption remarkably. The thermostatic function ensures that the selected temperature remains constant over the entire setting range. An ergonomic arm lever guarantees easy operation by elbow rather than by hand.

Popular are also the heat-resistant thermostatic built-in mixers of the F5 series. These electronic faucets can be automatically and individually flushed and thermally disinfected with a program, for optimal hygiene of the (drinking) water. 

Many patients in care centers do not want to be dependent on the nursing staff. Designed specifically for barrier-free bathrooms, MEDCARE sinks take into account the needs of people with physical and visual impairments. The gently flowing and slender shape of the new, roll-under MEDCARE sinks makes the bathroom easy to use. 

In addition to patients, KWC Professional has also developed multifunctional washbasins for staff. MIRANIT's VARIUSmed multi-purpose sinks were developed for use in operating rooms - especially for comfortable cleaning of the hands and arms. KWC also developed various MEDCARE accessories. The importance of functionality and material selection was paramount here. Some of the products include the F4LT thermostatic wall mixer with a hand shower and MEDCARE rail, equipped with an integrated hand shower holder and a folding shower seat in basalt gray. 

The range for the healthcare sector has now also been expanded to include new barrier-free MEDCARE handles. The support and handle rails in basalt gray are both aesthetically and ergonomically convincing thanks to their 32 mm diameter. In addition to hand rails in different lengths, the range also includes a 90° angled handle and a hinged toilet handle. This contrasting design is further reflected in the handles with integrated color stripe on the MEDCARE washbasins and the basalt gray coating on the lever end of the F4LT-Med column and wall mixers for patient and treatment rooms.

An elbow-operated dispensing system for liquid soaps and disinfectants completes the MEDCARE range of accessories for various washrooms in the healthcare sector. The range includes MEDCARE dispensers with a short stainless steel lever for patient rooms and a long lever for washrooms for doctors and operating rooms or unclean work areas. The basalt gray color of the spout harmonizes with the other MEDCARE fixtures and color markings in KWC Professional's healthcare range. Hygiene is supported by the quick and easy replacement of disposable pumps in KWC Professional's accessories range and by the robust and dishwasher-resistant (up to 60°C) stainless steel housing.

Sustainability, hygiene, safety and enthusiasm are among the values that best describe the KWC Group. KWC Professional, your right choice! For more than 150 years.