Decorative And Attractive, Hospital Mats Also Serve As Safety And Comfort Measures

Floor mats serve many different purposes; they provide cushioning beneath our feet to protect our backs and legs; they give us traction to keep us from slipping; and they make a room feel homier and even provide acoustic benefits to big, open room.  Hospital mats are important for all of these reasons, and there are numerous suppliers from whom you can purchase mats and rugs for your medical center or clinic, some at or near wholesale prices.

Sage Superior Hospital Bath Mats are designed with hospital bathroom needs in mind.  Made of 100% cotton, they provide safety against slips and falls, as well as giving cold feet a warm place to stand.  This mat measures 22 inches wide by 35 inches long and is available in a wide range of color options.  Place this mat in front of a shower or urinal to prevent floors from becoming wet and slippery; a daily replacement makes upkeep a breeze.  These are sold at a rate of $89.10 per dozen at Linencompany.com.

For nursing stations, reception desks, lab areas, and anywhere else that medical professionals must stand for long periods of time, Autoclavable Anti Fatigue Mats will reduce strain on the feet, legs, and back.  These indoor mats are water and slip resistant, and are made of a modern material called Nitrile, which is spongy but resilient, and is 100% anti microbial.  These mats are sold at xpressmats.com for $104.50 each.

At globalindustry.com, you will find a wide range of mats created for industrial and business environments. The Antimicrobial Tile Top Anti Fatigue Mat found at this site is 7/8 inch thick and is made of foam covered in a vinyl exterior.  This gives you the support and cushion you need beneath your feet, while warding off mold, mildew, bacteria, and air-borne contaminants.  You can purchase this mat for $58.50.  It is stock number T9F238831CH.

Ideal for the entrance to a patient’s room or to the hospital itself, the Wearwell Clean Room Mat literally pulls dirt and impurities off of shoes as they walk over it.  Outdoor contaminants become trapped in the mat and do not enter to bring in potential infection causing impurities to the patients and staff inside.  This contemporary innovation is one of many modern ideas about how to take better care of our sick and injured.  These mats measure 18 inches wide by 45 inches long and are available at amazon.com for $123.43.

To prevent electronic circuit boards and other electronic devices from conducting a harmful electronic charge to and through the individual, anti static rug mat from medicalsupplycenter.com may be used.  These are rubber mats that contain ground cord in them to stop the travel of the electrical current when necessary.  They are available in multiple sizes with prices varying accordingly.  A mat measuring 2 feet wide by 3 feet long, and 1/16 inch thick is item number ASR-2X3B and sells for $97.00.

You can create your own interior floor covering for your pediatric play room, your physical therapy area, or anywhere else in the hospital you see fit.  MegaFlex Tile, sold at jchinternational.com, is made of recycled rubber and is sold in sets of interlocking modular mats so you can create interior floor coverings in the dimensions you need.  You can purchase these mats.  Contact the retailer for ordering and pricing information.