Selecting Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms in Healthcare Facilities

Course description

This course covers how healthcare facilities are dealing with diverse challenges, from the transmission of infectious diseases to the growing population of bariatric patients and how they can help address these challenges and provide a healthier, safer environment through the use of specialized plumbing products and features.

Learning objectives

1. Understand infectious disease control and implications of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
2. Explain the importance of washing hands, and describe the pros and cons of various approaches, including hand dryers vs paper products and sensor-activated (hands-free) vs manual products.
3. List implication of unique plumbing products designed for healthcare facilities, including bedpan washers, toilets with bedpan lugs, surgeon stainless steel sinks, clinic sinks and bariatric water closets.
4. Describe how compliance with ADA regulations affects commercial restroom product selection.