Got Healthcare Flooring? Let's Talk Dirt!

The Durable Coated Finishes Task Group has completed a flooring survey titled Survey Tool for Resilient Flooring Failures for Healthcare Specifiers. The survey examines challenges faced by end users such as contributing factors to premature resilient flooring failures in healthcare environments. Selecting the right product for the right application is essential across all healthcare settings, e.g., acute, outpatient, and long-term care, to support patient safety, staff efficiency, and infection prevention. The interdisciplinary panel brings design, infection control, and manufacturing expertise to provide a comprehensive perspective on developing sustainable healthcare flooring specifications. Key survey findings will be shared alongside practical recommendations using a multi-attribute approach to selections. Early collaboration among the design team, frontline staff, and administration supports informed decision-making to achieve durable, performance-driven flooring selections.