Interior Sliding Doors Improve Access Control

In healthcare settings, utility and medication rooms have special requirements. Because they can house potentially dangerous items, these rooms need to be secure. They can also be a key place to increase the efficient use of space since they repeat throughout a healthcare facility.

 

Key Takeaways

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Space-saving versatility meets healthcare settings’ diverse room needs

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Can be customized to fit the specific design intent of the space

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Durable construction for increased security and service life

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Perimeter and drop-down seals offer smoke ratings to UL 1784 standards

In Application

The ExamSlide™ sliding door system is equipped with perimeter gasketing and drop-down seals that are smoke rated to UL 1784 standards. The seals not only help keep damaging smoke away from medication and equipment, but they also help isolate these rooms should a spill or break occur. ExamSlide doors also often feature self-closing mechanisms. Closing at speeds compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards, these self-closing devices ensure doors are not accidentally left ajar without compromising access for those with limited mobility.

In addition to enhanced security, ExamSlide doors can handle the unique requirements of both utility and medication rooms. Since they eliminate swing arc trajectories, these doors can save up to 30 square feet of space per door. By gliding along or into walls instead of opening outward into a corridor, they eliminate potential points of congestion. The doors also allow for more useable space to house supplies and medications within the room itself. Additionally, without having to navigate approach clearances, staff with carts or limited mobility can more easily access these rooms. 

ExamSlide is also fully compatible with hands-free mechanisms and added security accessories. When combined with AutoMotion™, this sliding door system can be activated with a push of a button or a wave of a hand. This feature supports more hygienic operation and ease of use for areas like laundry or utility rooms where staff uses carts or other equipment. Optional security accessories, like an Electric Strike card access system, can help ensure more controlled access to potentially hazardous materials. All of these features benefit from comparatively quiet operation, an essential aspect of providing the best possible patient care in an inpatient environment.

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Everett Clinic: Smokey Point & Shoreline

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Designer Quotes

"Compared to traditional swing doors, which slam shut, ExamSlide’s soft-close dampening system offers acoustical privacy and smooth operation."    

- John Kennedy, Client Account Manager for American Direct

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