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The Mohawk Group Joins CHD's Evidence-based Design Pebble Project
1.14.10 | Marietta, GA | Propelling the call to action for the redesign of healthcare beyond Capitol Hill, leading commercial carpeting manufacturer The Mohawk Group (Mohawk) announces it has become the newest member of The Center for Health Design's Pebble Project, an international, collaborative research initiative that is helping to create healthcare environments that improve the quality of care, promote safety and health, and increase operational efficiency.
As a Pebble Partner, Mohawk joins an influential and growing community of selected healthcare providers and industry thought leaders dedicated to advancing the process of evidence-based design (EBD) in healthcare.
"Pebble Partners work together towards a shared vision of safer, healthier and more efficient healthcare environments that produce the highest level of health and economic outcomes. We know that Mohawk will add tremendous value to this effort," said Debra Levin, president and chief executive officer of The Center for Health Design.
The goal of the Pebble Project, now in its 10th year, is to create a ripple effect in the healthcare community and advance the process of using evidence from research and best practices in the design of healthcare environments to improve patient and staff outcomes. Today, more than 70 healthcare organizations and corporate partners have committed to creating measurable change through the Pebble Project.
"Mohawk strives to be a knowledge-based driven organization," said Al Kabus, president of The Mohawk Group. "Our alliance with The Center as a Pebble Partner will further our efforts in not only providing products that fulfill the specific and unique needs of healthcare facilities, but it will also help to further our customers, as well as the industry's understanding of how carpet selection can positively impact and improve patient outcomes."
As the design and construction of healthcare facilities becomes increasingly based on the premise of creating healing environments, interior finishes have become an important element to consider in terms of improved staff performance, patient recovery, expedited healing time and financial impact to both the facility and the patient. Carpet, for example, has been utilized to help promote noise reduction, infection control, improved indoor air quality and safety to patients and staff among other attributes. A durable, high-performance carpet is central to well-designed healthcare environments.
"The need for progressive, safe and resource-efficient healthcare facilities is more vital now than ever," said Keith Gray, technical marketing director for The Mohawk Group and healthcare market expert. "Evidence-based design practices continue to prove increasingly important in helping ensure the building and sustainability of holistic healing environments, making the Pebble Project and Mohawk's role in it an imperative initiative."
About CHD
The Center for Health Design (CHD) is an interdisciplinary nonprofit research and advocacy organization of forward-thinking healthcare, elder care, design and construction professionals and product manufacturers who are leading the quest to improve the quality of healthcare facilities and create new environments for healthy aging. For additional information about the Pebble Project, visit The Center's website at www.healthdesign.org/research/pebble/.
About The Mohawk Group
The Mohawk Group and its four brands, Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan, are helping to define the new generation of commercial carpeting. A leading manufacturer of award-winning broadloom, modular and custom carpeting for every installation, The Mohawk Group is propelled by its legacy of world class performance, cutting-edge style and sustainable innovation. For additional information about its proven and new generation design solutions, and to learn more about what's next from The Mohawk Group, visit www.themohawkgroup.com or call (800) 554-6637. Connect with The Mohawk Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
As a Pebble Partner, Mohawk joins an influential and growing community of selected healthcare providers and industry thought leaders dedicated to advancing the process of evidence-based design (EBD) in healthcare.
"Pebble Partners work together towards a shared vision of safer, healthier and more efficient healthcare environments that produce the highest level of health and economic outcomes. We know that Mohawk will add tremendous value to this effort," said Debra Levin, president and chief executive officer of The Center for Health Design.
The goal of the Pebble Project, now in its 10th year, is to create a ripple effect in the healthcare community and advance the process of using evidence from research and best practices in the design of healthcare environments to improve patient and staff outcomes. Today, more than 70 healthcare organizations and corporate partners have committed to creating measurable change through the Pebble Project.
"Mohawk strives to be a knowledge-based driven organization," said Al Kabus, president of The Mohawk Group. "Our alliance with The Center as a Pebble Partner will further our efforts in not only providing products that fulfill the specific and unique needs of healthcare facilities, but it will also help to further our customers, as well as the industry's understanding of how carpet selection can positively impact and improve patient outcomes."
As the design and construction of healthcare facilities becomes increasingly based on the premise of creating healing environments, interior finishes have become an important element to consider in terms of improved staff performance, patient recovery, expedited healing time and financial impact to both the facility and the patient. Carpet, for example, has been utilized to help promote noise reduction, infection control, improved indoor air quality and safety to patients and staff among other attributes. A durable, high-performance carpet is central to well-designed healthcare environments.
"The need for progressive, safe and resource-efficient healthcare facilities is more vital now than ever," said Keith Gray, technical marketing director for The Mohawk Group and healthcare market expert. "Evidence-based design practices continue to prove increasingly important in helping ensure the building and sustainability of holistic healing environments, making the Pebble Project and Mohawk's role in it an imperative initiative."
About CHD
The Center for Health Design (CHD) is an interdisciplinary nonprofit research and advocacy organization of forward-thinking healthcare, elder care, design and construction professionals and product manufacturers who are leading the quest to improve the quality of healthcare facilities and create new environments for healthy aging. For additional information about the Pebble Project, visit The Center's website at www.healthdesign.org/research/pebble/.
About The Mohawk Group
The Mohawk Group and its four brands, Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan, are helping to define the new generation of commercial carpeting. A leading manufacturer of award-winning broadloom, modular and custom carpeting for every installation, The Mohawk Group is propelled by its legacy of world class performance, cutting-edge style and sustainable innovation. For additional information about its proven and new generation design solutions, and to learn more about what's next from The Mohawk Group, visit www.themohawkgroup.com or call (800) 554-6637. Connect with The Mohawk Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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