Mohawk Group Joins Healthcare Research Project

Marietta, GA, Jan. 13, 2010--The Mohawk Group said 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.

“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,” said Mohawk Group President Al Kabus

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.