This detachable curtain handle creates a single wipe-clean touch-point for staff and patients, reducing the risk of cross-infection.
Designer: Helen Hamlyn Centre, Royal College of Art
The problem
Curtains are handled regularly by staff, patients and visitors. But they are hard to clean, increasing the risk of cross-infection.
The solution
A curtain clip with wipe-clean handles provides a common touch-point for anyone opening and closing the curtain and can be cleaned on a regular basis.
How it works
The detachable clips have smooth, wipe-clean surfaces to encourage regular cleaning and minimise the risk of cross-infection. Each set of clips has an opposing magnetic charge and will latch together when the curtains are drawn, giving the patient more dignity and a greater sense of privacy.