Protecting Patient Dignity: Privacy and Comfort in Healthcare Spaces
Considerations surrounding the use of cubicle curtains
Sponsored by Inpro | Presented by Kevin Zurowski
Webinar On-Demand
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.
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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®. |
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.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in January 2024
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.
