When you can wipe it clean, you can breathe easier.
Healthcare teams know the importance of infection control. But one thing often gets overlooked in that equation: the surface of the privacy barrier itself.
Fabric curtains may seem harmless—they’ve been used in hospitals for decades. However, study after study shows they can quietly harbor dangerous pathogens, which can become a hidden threat in patient care areas.
Privacy should not come with a risk of contamination in high-touch, high-turnover spaces like ERs and urgent care centers.
It’s time to look beyond tradition and upgrade to something built for today’s infection control standards.
The Hidden Risks of Fabric Curtains
Let’s be honest—curtains don’t get cleaned nearly as often as they should.
And even when protocols are in place, the reality is:
- They’re hard to take down and rehang
- They interrupt room availability
- Staff often prioritize faster tasks over swapping out curtains
Studies show that fabric dividers can retain bacteria, viruses, and drug-resistant organisms for days or weeks. That’s a risk to patients, staff, and overall facility safety.
Hard Surfaces = Infection Control Confidence
Rolascreen’s mobile privacy screens are built with non-porous, medical-grade panels, making all the difference.
Here’s why hard surfaces win:
- They’re fast and easy to disinfect with standard hospital-grade cleaners
- No fabric means no absorption, no lingering pathogens
- No downtime between patient use—just wipe and move
- Supports CDC and Joint Commission compliance in clinical settings
When infection prevention matters, materials matter. Rolascreen is the better, cleaner option.
Built for Clinical Environments
These screens weren’t adapted from another industry—they were designed for healthcare from the start.
That means:
- Seamless rigid panels that prevent buildup in seams or folds
- Lightweight mobility for fast repositioning between beds or bays
- Rounded edges and smooth finishes for full-surface cleanability
- No velcro, no cloth, no compromise
And unlike curtains, there’s no question of when it was last cleaned—you can sanitize it between uses.
Ideal for High-Risk, High-Traffic Areas
Rolascreen is a perfect fit for spaces where infection control needs to move as fast as care does:
- Emergency departments
- Isolation zones
- Pediatric units
- Post-op recovery
- Long-term care or skilled nursing facilities
Wherever patients rotate quickly or immune vulnerability is high, mobile hard-surface screens offer the reliability that curtains can’t.
Infection control starts with design.
And when privacy barriers can’t be disinfected instantly, they’re not just outdated—they’re a liability.
Rolascreen gives your staff a cleaner, faster, smarter way to protect patients—and peace of mind every time it’s installed.
Contact us today to request a product demo or speak with a team member.
