To help safeguard patients, staff and visitors from hospital-acquired infection and promote a sanitary environment, Ahmarra’s Healthcare Range doorsets can be faced with either textured PVC-u or high pressure laminate (HPL). These facings feature an anti-bacterial additive that is integrated during the manufacturing process.
This additive prevents the bacteria from getting the nutrients they need, causing 99.9% of bacteria to die within 24 hours – combating the spread of harmful bacteria such as C-difficile, MRSA, Salmonella, Listeria and E.coli.
As well as door faces, door edges and glazing beads can also be clad in PVC impact resistant material. Ahmarra even have secret-fix PVC clad frames, stops, architrave and kick plates to complement the door which can be specified to match or contrast with the door leaf.
ANTI-BACTERIAL PROTECTION SHEET FEATURES
| Feature | 2mm Impact Resistant PVC-U |
Polyrey HPL |
|---|---|---|
| Hygiene Contains an anti-bacterial properties that kills 99% of bacteria within 24 hours. Surface is easy to keep clean with standard cleaning and disinfectant products. |
Yes Contains Hygienilac® |
Yes |
| Durability Impact and scratch resistant – suitable for high-traffic areas. |
Yes | Yes |
| Humidity Resistance Water-repellent material – prevents growth of mould and bacteria. |
Yes | Yes |
| Design Available in a wide range of colours, which can be used to achieve the necessary LRV contrast against critical surfaces, assisting visually impaired staff and patients to navigate the building. |
Yes | Yes |
| Reduces Maintenance Costs The durable protection sheets reduce maintenance costs by protecting vulnerable doors and walls from damage. |
Yes | Yes |
| Accessories Colour matched silicone and adhesive to suit application. |
Yes | No |
INDEPENDENT LABORATORY RESULTS
Results from an independent microbiological laboratory are below:
| Feature | 2mm Impact Resistant PVC-U | Polyrey HPL |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | Yes | Yes |
| Methycillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Yes | Yes |
| Salmonella entiridis | Yes | Yes |
| Straphylococcus aureus | Yes | Yes |
| Aspergillus niger | Yes | No |
| Bacillus cereus | Yes | No |
| Clostridium difficile | Yes | No |
| Penicillium purpurogenum | Yes | No |
| Listeria monocytogenes | No | Yes |
