Patient privacy curtains could be a breeding ground for germs if not cleaned properly and regularly. A small study in the U.K. recently showed that, "By day 21, almost all curtains exceeded 2.5 CFU/cm, the requirement for food processing equipment cleanliness in some locations, such as the United Kingdom."
For ALM members, all federal and state regulations concerning linen are available in the Compendium of Healthcare Laundry Quality Guidelines, available on ALM's website as a benefit of membership.
