Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

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.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) and the organization’s stance on employing antimicrobials.
2. Assess how antimicrobials are employed in healthcare fabrics.
3. Compare washable fabrics and disposable curtains and recognize the pros and cons of each.
4. Review noise reduction strategies in patient spaces.

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