Protecting Patient Dignity: Privacy and Comfort in Healthcare Spaces
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) and the organization’s stance on employing antimicrobials.
- Assess how antimicrobials are employed in healthcare fabrics.
- Compare washable fabrics and disposable curtains and recognize the pros and cons of each.
- Review noise reduction strategies in patient spaces.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The cubicle or privacy curtain has been a fixture in clinics, hospitals, and skilled-nursing facilities for decades. They serve a critical function in both maintaining patient and resident privacy and comfort, and in adding to a pleasing décor.
This course lays out some of the major considerations surrounding the use of cubicle curtains, specifically:
- The Healthier Hospitals Initiative and chemicals of concern as it applies to privacy curtains.
- Factors in employing disposable vs. washable curtains.
- Enhancing patient comfort and healing by employing quieter cubicle curtain track.
Photo courtesy of Inpro
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Kevin Zurowski is a Sales Manager at Inpro. In his eight years with Inpro, he has worked in both the Wall Protection and Privacy Systems/Window Treatments division, where he is current serving as a sales leader. He and his team successfully consult nationwide, being the “go-to” experts for our customers cubicle track/curtain, roller shade/window treatment, and other privacy systems related needs. He has and will always enjoy building solid and long lasting customer relationships by continuing to serve as a reliable resource. He holds a B.S. from Univ. of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and is a LEED®. |
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Founded in 1979, Inpro® is a global provider of high-performance, design-forward architectural products for building professionals.
Inpro's product categories include door + wall protection, washroom systems, expansion joint systems, cubicle curtain + privacy systems, elevator interiors, architectural signage, and commercial window treatments. |
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