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Privacy solutions for critical care: Protecting high-dependency and ICU patients

Herlev Hospital Critical Care Silentia PhotoPanels bed end screen 1

Critical care departments, also known as intensive care units (ICUs), provide specialized care for critically ill patients requiring constant monitoring and advanced medical interventions. Explore project examples that showcase the capabilities of the Silentia privacy screen system to significantly enhance cleanliness, patient privacy, and flexibility in critical care departments.

These critical care units manage a variety of conditions, including severe infections, respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative complications. Patients typically include those recovering from major surgeries, suffering from severe trauma, or experiencing life-threatening illnesses. Critical care teams employ advanced practices to support patients, improve outcomes, and save lives in acute medical situations.

Patient privacy is crucial, as it fosters trust and dignity, allowing for confidential communication and personalized care. By providing a physical barrier, hard surface screens ensure patient privacy, allowing for confidential interactions and a sense of dignity, even in shared spaces.

Maintaining cleanliness is important to preventing infections and ensuring patient safety in the critical care setting. Rigorous hygiene protocols, such as sterilization of surfaces and equipment, are essential to reduce hospital-acquired infections. The Silentia screen system is designed for easy cleaning and disinfection, thereby supporting stringent hygiene protocols and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.

A flexible environment is vital in critical care, enabling swift adaptation to patients’ rapidly changing conditions. This includes adjustable bed setups, easily accessible medical supplies, and the ability to quickly convert spaces for different levels of care. The Silentia system’s modular and mobile design offers unmatched flexibility, enabling quick adjustments to accommodate varying patient needs and care scenarios. This adaptability ensures that critical care environments can swiftly respond to the dynamic demands of patient care, enhancing overall outcomes.

Together, cleanliness, privacy, and flexibility all contribute to providing a safe space and comfortable setting that optimizes patient outcomes.

Critical care project examples

Check out some of the best examples from current critical care department projects we’ve worked with. See how our innovative patient privacy solutions revolutionize care and get inspired to explore solutions for your critical care department!

 

 

 

A newly constructed, state-of-the-art critical care hospital employs the use of wall-mounted folding screens to create separation between the patient care area and family area. (Photo credit: Wolfson Children’s Hospital)

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The sleek, minimal look and footprint of the Silentia folding screen is a perfect match for the modern design of the new hospital.

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The Intensive Care Unit at a Danish hospital uses PhotoPanels bed end screen for mobile and safe privacy around patients.

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Herlev Hospital Critical Care Silentia PhotoPanels bed end screen 1

 

 

 

Privacy screens provide a medium for imagery that helps put patients at ease and encourages healing in an otherwise sterile-feeling environment.

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Herlev Hospital Critical Care Silentia PhotoPanels bed end screen 2

 

 

 

Privacy screens can provide a balance of privacy for patients that also allows caregivers to easily check in on patients and see monitors in the room.

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Private rooms in a Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit use wall-mounted PhotoPanels folding screens to provide privacy between the patient care and family areas.

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PhotoPanels, printed on our Daylight laminated panels, enhances the patient room with high-quality imagery illuminated by sunlight.

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Although privacy curtains use in private rooms is often minimal, care teams still choose to eliminate them to minimize the risks of infection transmission.

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A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Southern California uses an 11-panel StoryPanels mobile folding screen to create a safe space and engaging environment for young patients.

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PICU Silentia StoryPanels mobile folding screen

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The Silentia screen system is the only privacy solution that improves safety and comfort in patient care. With privacy screens that are easy to clean and use, contributing to the efficiency of care, Silentia privacy screens empower healthcare teams to provide the highest quality care for the most vulnerable patients.

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