03/06/2026
ED admissions have surged in recent years, and research shows that cleanliness is one of the top three factors influencing patient experience scores, along with wait times and comfort. When privacy curtains are not cleaned or replaced frequently enough, they can quietly undermine both infection prevention efforts and a patient’s perception of care.
Hard-surface privacy screens can be disinfected in place between patients, making cleanliness more visible, more consistent, and easier to maintain during peak volumes. In an environment where perceived cleanliness is closely tied to Likelihood to Recommend and overall satisfaction, cleanable design becomes part of the patient experience strategy—not just an operational decision.
Read about how Silentia screens support infection prevention: https://silentiascreen.com/us/infection-control/
CleanLink
Health care facilities professionals learn about: A report confirmed that cleanliness of the ED was the third most impactful element on patient experience surveys.