Smart Carpet and Flooring
InterfaceFLOR had developed a smarter option for carpeting and flooring, with its new SmartCells cushioning technology designed for the healthcare market. This flooring system can help reduce fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities. A major incentive behind the development of the SmartCells technology was the rising healthcare costs linked to injurious and even fatal falls at hospitals.
This has become a growing concern as the baby boomer generation is aging and at higher risk for such injuries. It's estimated that between 30 and 40% of people over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. Also, almost 90% of hip fractures are related to falls, and the recovery rates from hip fractures in older adults are not good. These factors make falls a leading cause of rising insurance costs and expose health facilities to lawsuit risks.