Safety is a primary concern in behavioral health. Today the design aspect of behavioral health communities is smarter. What used to be an environment of traditional lock-down units is giving way to the creation of healing, calming communities that are more residential in character thus allowing for exploration and understanding of the illnesses. Kwalu Behavioral furniture is designed, engineered, and constructed for these challenging and critical environments; specific for psychiatric applications where patients require exceptional care.
Behavioral healthcare seating
Kwalu products are focused on the safety requirements for patients and staff. With specialized features such as additional steel-reinforcement, tamper-proof screws, softly rounded edges on all corners, Kwalu behavioral furniture is designed with the health and safety of the patient in mind. The Carrara Behavioral seating collection by Kwalu features lounge and dining chairs. The seating is tamper proof, and the chairs can be mounted to the floor. Additionally, the products in warm finishes place a strong emphasis on home-like designs and patient-centered environments. If the environment is comfortable and inviting, it tends to have a positive effect on behavior.
Behavioral dining and occasional tables
The design of any behavioral healthcare setting is meant to help people feel comfortable and receptive to treatment. Tables for behavioral environments must be durable and tamper-proof. It is a big advantage when those tables are also easily cleaned and maintained daily. This defines Kwalu’s Tamburo Behavioral collection of occasional tables and the Lumio Behavioral tables. The Lumio can serve as a multi-purpose table, for dining and for group activities to learn and practice life skills. These tables come in sizes to suit the space and behavioral levels.
Behavioral furniture in patient rooms
Behavioral patient rooms aim to deliver a peaceful atmosphere. Incorporating calming design into these rooms is important. Large windows with window seats allow patients the opportunity to experience the calming effects of nature while seated or resting in bed. All beds, casegoods, chairs, and tables should be solid, secured, and made of wood-like durable finishes that can withstand the harsh environments of daily use. Kwalu’s Fairview collection of casegoods have no doors or drawers and wardrobes feature open shelves and slanted tops so no objects can be collected or hidden from staff.