ImageFIRST Detroit's Innovative Cubicle Curtain Program Frees Up Time for Healthcare Professionals While Helping Prevent Spread of HAIs
Pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can creep into many locations in a hospital, including those that even experienced healthcare professionals may not expect. According to a recent report from the American Journal of Infection Control, 92% of the hospital privacy curtains – also known as "cubicle curtains" – tested by a research group were contaminated with dangerous bacteria, including MRSA and VRE within a week of their last laundering. Frequently touched by staff but infrequently cleaned, cubicle curtains have...
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