From laundry fees to labor hours, here’s how hospitals save more than they expect.
When hospitals look to reduce costs, they usually focus on staffing, equipment, or billing—the big-ticket items.
However, some of the most persistent, expensive inefficiencies are experienced in day-to-day operations, especially in areas few people question. Privacy curtains are a prime example.
They seem simple, but the laundry cycles, labor hours, storage space, and infection risks they bring add up quickly. That’s why hospitals nationwide are switching to Rolascreen — a non-porous, retractable privacy screen that offers an instant upgrade in efficiency, cleanliness, and cost control.
Let’s break down the real savings.
The Hidden Costs of Fabric Curtains
On the surface, curtains look inexpensive. But maintaining them is anything but:
- Laundering after every isolation or visibly soiled patient
- Labor hours spent removing, rehanging, and transporting curtains
- Inventory management and storage space for clean/dirty curtains
- Contracted laundry service fees — often charged per pound
- Lost productivity during turnover delays
Infection control protocols demand consistent laundering, which means repeated handling, delayed room readiness, and additional operational stress. Multiply that over dozens (or hundreds) of beds, and it quickly becomes a quiet cost center.
Rolascreen Removes That Entire Line Item
Rolascreen flips the system:
- No laundry: It’s non-porous and fully cleanable with disinfectant wipes.
- No curtain swaps: No hanging, no lifting, no hardware changes.
- No inventory: One screen per station — no bulk curtain storage or backups.
- No room delays: Staff wipe and reset in minutes, without waiting on laundry teams.
Hospitals no longer have to absorb recurring costs for a product that doesn’t generate value; they have to delay.
Real Cost Reduction. Real Time Savings.
Administrators using Rolascreen in busy units report:
- Faster room turnover = more admissions per day
- Reduced linen costs = thousands saved monthly
- Fewer staff interruptions = more time for direct patient care
- No lost revenue from rooms being “on hold” for clean curtain replacement
Whether you’re running an ICU, med-surg unit, PACU, or hallway triage area, the savings scale with every screen.
Budget-Smart and Staff-Approved
The beauty of Rolascreen? It reduces spending while simultaneously improving staff workflows and patient experience.
- Nurses spend less time waiting or swapping curtains
- Infection control teams gain consistency and compliance
- Facilities don’t need added storage or rotation systems
- Patients get clean, immediate privacy — every time
It’s not just smarter — it’s leaner, cleaner, and built for the speed of modern care.
Ready to uncover silent savings in your hospital?
Let’s talk about how Rolascreen — already in use across more than 20 HCA hospitals — can help your team reduce overhead, boost efficiency, and eliminate costs you didn’t even know you were carrying.
Contact us today to schedule a demo or request pricing.
