Washable Textile Cubicle Curtains vs. Disposable Curtains
Promote Calmer, Quieter Atmosphere
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Reduce Landfill Waste with Reusable Curtains
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Save 3x the Cost per Panel for Reusable Curtains
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Washable Curtains Reduce Spread of Infections
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Promote Calmer, Quieter Atmosphere 〰️ Reduce Landfill Waste with Reusable Curtains 〰️ Save 3x the Cost per Panel for Reusable Curtains 〰️ Washable Curtains Reduce Spread of Infections 〰️
The Environmental Factor
Reduced Environmental Impact
With 4 million staffed patient beds in the United States, washable curtains lower environmental impact with reduced incineration and landfill waste.
Infection control
Reusable curtains launder easily and reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
The Cost Factor
Cost-effectiveness
The average laundry cost of washable hospital curtains is $8.00 per panel, compared with disposable curtains which on average cost $24.00 per panel.
Durability
High-quality reusable curtains last up to 50+ washings, combining elegance with durability.
The Healing Factor
Enhanced Patient Healing Through Comfort
Beautiful curtains made of woven fabric, unlike disposables, can make sterile hospital rooms feel more like home for patients, promoting serenity, relaxation and recovery.
Noise Reduction
High-quality, textured curtains dampen sound, creating a quieter, more restful atmosphere.
The Bottom Line…
On an annual basis, nearly 30 million disposable polypropylene curtains are being tossed in our landfills or incinerated into our atmosphere. It’s clear that reusable cubicle curtains are
Please read the following articles representing the true environmental and economic cost of disposable cubicle curtains showing that reusable cubicle curtains are the best option for Healthcare facilities:
References:
1. Aug 18, 2016
by Wendy Glauser Jeremy Petch Sachin Pendharkar
Are disposable hospital supplies trashing the environment?
https://healthydebate.ca/2016/08/topic/hospital-medical-waste/
2. InStyle: Benefits of Reusable Curtains / Blog 16/03/2018
Https://Instyle.com.AU/Benefits-of-Reusable-Curtains/
3. University of Maryland Medical Center: Reusable Textiles in the OR
HTTPS://PRACTICEGREENHEALTH.ORG/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/UPLOAD-FILES/CASESTUDY_UOFMD_R6_WEB.PDF
4. National Library of Medicine: An Environmental Analysis of Reusable and Disposable Surgical Gowns