Hospital Push Pull Latches ā Commercial Healthcare Door Hardware
What Are Hospital Push Pull Latches?
A hospital latch (or push pull latch) is specialized door hardware allowing staff carrying equipment or assisting patients to operate doors with a forearm or hip push, without touching a handle. Reduces cross-contamination risk and meets infection control standards.
Applications
- Hospital patient room corridors
- Operating rooms and procedure rooms
- Pharmacy and medication storage areas
- Clean and soiled utility rooms
- Emergency department exam rooms
- Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
FAQs
What is a hospital latch used for? It lets staff open a door without using their hands directly on a handle ā pushing with a forearm or hip instead ā reducing surface contact in infection-control-sensitive areas.
Are commercial hospital push pull latches fire-rated? Many are available in UL listed versions for fire-rated door assemblies. Verify specific model ratings for your application.
Can push pull latches be used in behavioral health units? For behavioral health applications, ligature-resistant hardware is required instead. See our Ligature Resistant Locks category.