hospital headwalls

There's a better way to design amazing headwalls.

Why are traditional, and even modern modular headwalls so basic, and yet so expensive?


Wrapped in a durable, cleanable solid surface skin, Shield's premanufactured, modular headwall systems meet mission-critical needs of modern healthcare environments.

"Functional and durable is nowadays a given. Partnering with Shield helped us create a one-of-a kind design for a very special client intensely focused on elevating the patient experience."

- Carlos Amato, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP

Principal, CannonDesign

BETTER MATERIALS, PROPRIETARY CONSTRUCTION

Shield headwalls are designed with versatility and simplicity in mind. From the customizable panel system to the integrated med gas arrangement, we've refined our system down to a science.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Outboard headwall system with modular demountable solid surface panel design.

  • Solid surface panel system to be made of ½” acrylic solid surface. SHIELD standard base solid surface material color options available, customizable upon request.

  • 5” depth typical for both.

  • 8-10” AFF base typical.

  • 114” AFF termination of pre-installed services typical. Can vary by floor type and location of supply lines. 18” AFC Typical.

  • 108” AFF ceiling height typical.

  • Optional overbed canopy options include 5” reveal typical, width to match wall mounted subframe, 80” length typical.

  • ACT ceiling to finish flush with recessed border.

  • Panel system layout and dimensions planned to accommodate services layout and room/bed clearance requirements.
  • All panel joints include lap joint construction to prevent water damage from cleaning routines.

  • Medical gas outlets, latch valves, and cover plates included using type K rigid copper piping and brazed connections. Unit to come preassembled with risers. Final installation of all medical gas supply lines above the ceiling by trades.

  • Electrical backboxes and conduit risers pre-installed in the subframe as necessary. Data and low voltage equipment provisions include pre-installed backbox. Final installation of all rigid conduit electrical wiring and all outlet/equipment connections to be made by trades or owner.

  • Services available in flexible gang up or fixed, pre-fabricated locations.

  • Flexible equipment rails and hardware mounts available.

  • Integrated border and accent lighting available.

  • SD/DD Design and ROM budgeting support.

  • Division 10 25 13 – Patient Room Headwall product specification support.

IMPROVING CARE QUALITY + PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Differentiate your design with practical and affordable headwall and footwall design solutions that are guaranteed for life.

"Shield’s execution of the headwall was paramount to housing the functional medical plumbing in an elegant framework that allows the technology to dissolve into the background."

- Craig Booth

Principal, CannonDesign

PREMANUFACTURED, MODULAR DESIGN

Control quality, consistency, budget and timeline with design-centric manufacturing.


With architects on staff, we get it. Let our design team help detail your vision into reality.  

Are you ready to design a better headwall?

Designers are ready to help answer questions and get you started.