Study finds hospital privacy curtains harbor MRSA

Researchers tested 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains

Privacy curtains in hospitals can harbor high levels of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to an article on the Becker's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control website.

A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control tracked the contamination level of 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains at a hospital in Winnipeg, Canada.

The curtains had minimal contamination when they were first hung, but curtains in patient rooms became increasingly contaminated over time.

In two weeks, 87.5 percent of the curtains tested positive for MRSA.

Read the article.

October 4, 2018

Topic Area: Infection Control

Recent Posts

5 Reasons Engineering is the Edge in Healthcare Master Planning

The most successful plans go further to unlock smarter investments, improve resilience and enable better patient outcomes.

Building an AI-Ready Healthcare Facility

Creating a secure, standardized data foundation can help facilities teams put AI to work more effectively.

Family Medical Associates of Raleigh Reports April 2026 Data Breach

The investigation has found evidence that between April 18, 2026, and April 20, 2026, an unauthorized actor intermittently accessed some FMAR systems.

Every Detail Matters: A Patient's Story of Healing, Hope and Healthcare Facilities

In the Facilities in Focus season finale, 11-year-old Kendalynn and her mother share how Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital became more than a place for care.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Tops Off New 11-Story Tower

The expansion will improve the patient experience by transitioning the hospital to all private patient rooms while significantly increasing clinical capacity.

FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Job Board ‐ Available Jobs

Deputy Director, Facilities Operations »