The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Summing Up

The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Summing Up

Our regular readers will know that in 2020 we decided to compare the advantages of hospital curtains and medical privacy screens. We identified the key factors that influence decisions made by healthcare trusts, facilities teams, ward managers and other healthcare...
The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Privacy

The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Privacy

Why Is Privacy Screening Important? Every patient has a right to expect a reasonable level of privacy, confidentiality and dignity while they are in NHS care. Privacy when dressing, attending to personal hygiene or receiving care; confidentiality when discussing their...
The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Cleaning

The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Cleaning

Earlier in this debate, we looked at infection control, with a particular focus on antimicrobial technology. While this is a vital element in preventing the spread of bacteria, it will always be a second line of defence to regular and effective cleaning. Here we will...
The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Infection Control

The Curtains vs. Screens Debate – Infection Control

Long before the 2020 Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic came to the UK, healthcare-acquired infections (HCAI) were a cause for concern. Among these, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Clostridium...
Hospital Curtains vs. Medical Privacy Screens – A Debate

Hospital Curtains vs. Medical Privacy Screens – A Debate

There was a time when hospital wards were large, open spaces with no consideration for patient privacy, and then the idea of the cubicle curtain was born. Suspended from ceiling-mounted rails, hospital privacy curtains are now sometimes made of antimicrobial synthetic...