SURFACING MATERIALS IN HEALTHCARE FACITLITES

CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM

Learn the performance

characteristics of

surfacing materials in

addressing hygiene and

infection control in the

healthcare environment.

Description: This presentation provides an evaluation of different surfacing materials in the healthcare environment. The hygiene and infection control concerns pertaining to surfacing materials are followed by a comparison of different solid surfaces, HPLM, ceramic tile, engineered stone, and natural stone emphasizing materials’ performance. The description of an ideal surfacing product from The 2006 AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities is used to highlight differences.

Learning objective: This presentation is intended to provide education about differences in performance characteristics among surfacing materials to assist architects and designers in selecting the most appropriate materials for different applications throughout hospitals and healthcare facilities.

How taught: The CES facilitator utilizes a PowerPoint presentation to deliver the information. The lecture is followed by a question-and-answer session.

A/V needed: Power, projector, and screen or plasma screen. The facilitator will supply the laptop and, if necessary, the projector.

Target audience: Architects and designers at all experience levels who are involved or interested in specifying surfacing materials, for hospitals and healthcare facilities. The audience size can vary from one to over 50.

Facilitator qualifi cations: DuPont Surfaces Continuing Education facilitators have been trained on CES Guidelines and presentation skills and content. These facilitators can include DuPont Surfaces personnel or DuPont Surfaces Distributor sales professionals.

Cost to participant: There is no cost to bring this program into your fi rm or chapter meeting.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System

AIA/CES Registered Provider Program Summary Handout

For more information: Contact your local DuPont Surfaces Sales Representative or you may visit us at www.corian.com or reach us at 800-436-6072

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Provider: Dupont Surfaces

Program Number: hccor

Program Title: Surfacing Materials in Healthcare Facilities

Length: 1 Hour

Credits: 1 LU Hour

HSW: Yes