Curtains 101
A lot goes into choosing cubicle curtains. Let us help you remove the guesswork.
Privacy matters
Privacy is essential for your patients’ dignity. Our cubicle curtains help your staff more easily respect their space while providing the care they need.
Curtain components
Before you start to design your space, discover the anatomy of a cubicle curtain.
Mesh
Typically 20″ by code to allow for fire sprinkler coverage is case of an emergency
Fabric
Used to provide patient privacy
Measurements
Track Width – width of track cubicle curtain is suspended from
Track to Mesh Clearance – typically 2″ to allow for standard hardware
Floor Clearance – typically 12″ to balance privacy and protect fabric from EVS-related floor chemicals
Current changeout protocols
We provide products and support to help you meet the CDC recommendations below for cubicle curtain changeout. Our experts can help you develop an effective infection prevention protocol for your cubicle curtains.
| Area | Changeout frequency (laundering or disposal) for all cubicle curtains |
|---|---|
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Very high risk patient – Patient with an infectious disease |
Change immediately upon discharge of the patient. |
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High risk patient – Intensive care units (ICU) – High dependency units (HDU) – Hemodialysis units – Operating rooms |
Change every 1 month or less, as often as every 2 weeks, or sooner if stained or torn. |
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Significant risk patient – Emergency rooms – General wards |
Change every 1 month, or sooner if stained or torn. |
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Low risk patient – Rehabilitation areas – Long-term care units – General reception and hallways – Administration and offices |
Change every 1-3 months, or sooner if stained or torn. |
