The planning process of locker rooms in healthcare facilities

CFS Italia design philosophy always starts with the needs of those who will use these spaces each and every day. For locker rooms, the first thing we ask is what the shifts will be like, whether it is a few hours or whole days. This will affect the way people move around and experience the space. For short shifts, the route will be optimized for quick and fast changes; on the contrary, for long shifts we will need to take into account moments of relaxation and decompression.

In addition to choosing materials that are durable and easy to clean, it is essential to adopt design solutions that promote efficiency and order. One small measure that can make all the difference is the choice of cabinets with sloping roofs. A solution that is not only aesthetic, but also extremely functional because it prevents the accumulation of dust and prevents cabinets from becoming a repository for extra items on top.

Even when space is limited, it is essential to design locker rooms efficiently to ensure that each operator or worker has a personal locker. Choosing compact lockers and rationally arranging the space makes the most of the available area, creating a functional and comfortable environment.

Materials, locking system and customization of lockers

In the section dedicated to locker rooms of the CFS catalogue there are several cabinet models. The main distinguishing element is the material. The most popular is steel, mainly because of its practicality and minimal aesthetic tone that can be adapted to any environment. Moreover, there is another model made of HPL (High Pressure Laminate), a multilayer plastic laminate that offers a much wider variety of colours, so as to create solutions in line with the style of any healthcare facility.

In addition to the choice of materials, CFS Italia offers numerous options to customize the lockers:

• size, to perfectly fit the lockers to the space available in the locker room;
• configurations, you can choose the amount of internal compartments and the division into compartments;
• accessories, CFS Italia offers a wide range of complementary elements that can be added, such as the clothes hanger tube.

Each locker must be equipped with locking systems to protect the personal belongings of healthcare personnel. There are several solutions available, from the classic and simple padlock or key, to more technological and precise systems with a badge or electronic key. The latter solutions can also be integrated with a computerized system that associates the opening of the personal locker with the stamping of the card at the beginning of the shift.