Contour: What Radiator Features to Consider For PICU?
This article looks at things that make Contour’s radiators some of the safest radiators for Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), minimising the risk of ligatures in them.
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This article looks at things that make Contour’s radiators some of the safest radiators for Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), minimising the risk of ligatures in them.
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When designing a living environment for psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) many factors are at play, as Contour explain here…
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Architects and specifiers need to seek ways to ensure there is a reduced risk of self-harm and suicide in PICUs, with anti-ligature products to protect all users, explains Contour…
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Here, Contour runs through the design considerations you’ll need to ensure a safe environment for those using a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
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In this piece, Contour explain why you’ll need anti-ligature radiators for Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), with behaviour in them often unpredictable.
Read MoreJun 8, 2021 | Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Security and Fire Protection, Walls
It’s important to minimise stash points in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), because even a 2mm gap could be used as a stash point for contraband, explains Contour…
Read MoreApr 26, 2021 | Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Security and Fire Protection
When considering the right air conditioning unit for psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), several factors are at play, explains Contour…
Read MoreApr 19, 2021 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Plumbing, Security and Fire Protection
Architects and specifiers must ensure a PICU is as secure and comfortable as possible – Contour explain more about selecting radiators in PICUs…
Read MoreApr 16, 2021 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Plumbing, Security and Fire Protection
For heating solutions in PICUs, you may be thinking about an LST radiator, but is it the best solution? Contour discusses…
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