Hospital & Healthcare Washroom Setup — Complete Dispensing Guide

Healthcare facilities have the strictest hygiene requirements of any commercial environment. Every dispenser choice affects infection control, ADA compliance, and patient satisfaction. This guide covers the complete washroom specification for hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and long-term care facilities.

The Non-Negotiables for Healthcare

1. Touchless operation — minimize cross-contamination points
2. ADA compliance — maximum 4" protrusion from wall in hallways
3. Sealed consumables — no open-top refilling that introduces bacteria
4. Lockable dispensers — prevent tampering and ensure supply integrity
5. Universal paper compatibility — avoid vendor lock-in on consumables

Recommended Healthcare Washroom Spec

Hand Soap — Touchless Foam with ADA

Primary: 2400-5 (0.8ml Foam, Sensor, ADA-compliant)

• Touchless dispensing eliminates the soap dispenser as a contamination point
• 4" depth from wall meets ADA hallway requirements
• Sealed Eversoft cartridges: ESO-001 (general), ESO-002 (anti-bacterial), ESO-003 (alcohol sanitizer)
• C-cell batteries, 10,000 dispenses per set

Alternative: 2200-5 (manual ADA) for budget-conscious facilities. Same ADA compliance, lower cost, no batteries.

Paper Towels — Touchless HRT

Primary: 5400-5 (Midi SensorCut)

• Hands-free dispensing — no touching the dispenser
• Adjustable towel length (200-320mm) for waste control
• Compatible with any 1.5" core HRT up to 8" diameter

Paper: P2H600 (2ply+ Virgin, 600ft) for standard use. P2H800 (800ft) for high-traffic areas.

Toilet Tissue — High Capacity

Primary: 3450-5 (7.5" Twin JRT)

• Twin roll design means longer time between changes
• Universal 2" core — accepts any brand
• Reduces maintenance visits to patient and public restrooms

Paper: P2T1000-R (9" 2ply Recycled, 1000ft) or P2T800 (2ply Virgin, 800ft).

Toilet Seat Cover

Primary: 3100-2

• Essential for patient confidence and hygiene perception
• Half-fold, universal
• Silver finish option for premium areas

Spray Sanitizer — Surface/Seat Cleaning

Primary: 1201-5-SC (Surface Cleaner Dispenser)

• Paired with ESO-008NL (Instant Seat Cover Cleaner)
• Staff and visitors can sanitize toilet seats between uses
• Reduces infection risk in shared patient restrooms

Air Freshener — Eco-Friendly

Primary: SPXO 3-2 (Piexo Programmable)

• No aerosol propellant — better indoor air quality for sensitive patients
• Programmable 5/7 day scheduling
• 14 fragrance options, including neutral/clean scents

Why Sealed Cartridges Matter in Healthcare

Open-top refillable soap dispensers are a documented infection control risk. Studies show that bulk soap refilled from gallon containers can harbor bacteria, including coliform and Pseudomonas. In a hospital setting, this is unacceptable.

Draco's sealed Eversoft cartridges are factory-sealed and never opened during use. The pump, tube, and container are a single disposable unit. No cross-contamination. No human contact with the soap supply.

Key point: The same Draco dispenser (2400-5, 2200-5, 2100-5, etc.) works with both sealed cartridges AND refillable cartridges. Switching to sealed requires zero hardware changes — just swap the cartridge type.

Style Matching Across the Washroom

All recommended dispensers are available in Style #5 (Glossy), creating a unified appearance:

• 2400-5 (soap) + 5400-5 (paper towel) + 3450-5 (JRT) + 3100-2 (seat cover) + SPXO 3-2 (air care)

For facilities preferring a matte finish, Style #2 is available for paper and seat cover dispensers.

Budget Considerations

Recommendation: Prioritize sensor/touchless for soap dispensers (highest hygiene impact). Paper towel dispensers can be AutoCut to save budget — the user only touches the towel they take.