Vinyl: A Modern Material for Modern Healthcare
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Some of the design goals for healthcare buildings are efficiency and cost-effectiveness, cleanliness and sanitation, security and safety, and sustainability. Vinyl’s unique attributes mean that it can address these needs in a number of locations in the building. This course reviews those attributes through a look at the chemistry and performance characteristics of vinyl and its innovative uses for healthcare design challenges.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the basics of the vinyl production process, including details about emissions and the chemistry involved in producing a versatile product for a wide variety of uses in healthcare settings.
- Describe safety attributes and benefits of vinyl in healthcare and how its use can contribute to cleanability, durability, fire resistance, and slip resistance while allowing for operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.
- Recognize how the application of vinyl in healthcare facilities contributes to sustainable healthcare design, including indoor environmental quality, building service life, and contributions to satisfying credits under LEED®.
- Discuss how vinyl supports healthcare innovation, such as a reduction of healthcare-related events like slips, falls, or infections, that contributes to positive outcomes for patients and providers.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Terry Murphy, LEED AP BD C on behalf of Vinyl Institute. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Terry Murphy, LEED AP BD C
Title: Continuing Education Program Manager, VINYL In DESIGN®
Background: Terry Murphy has worked in the interior design field for over 30 years and is a LEED® accredited professional. Her experience has ranged from interior design and project management, teaching, public speaking, and writing.
In an effort to help architects and designers learn more about building materials, Terry has been presenting continuing education classes for the last fifteen years.
She taught several different classes for DuPont on nylon technology, carpet specification, color trends, and reclamation. Terry is now the Continuing Education Program Manager for The Vinyl Institute, Inc. She teaches AIA and IDCEC registered classes on vinyl as a building material. This program addresses chemistry, innovation, and questions about the safe use of vinyl in buildings today.
