Soundproofing & Privacy Screens in Hospitals
There is no one-size-fits-all solution in everyday clinical practice. A cozy maternity ward has different equipment requirements than a high-traffic emergency room or intensive care unit. Yet one thing remains the same: the need for privacy and quiet.
Effective soundproofing and privacy screening in hospitals is a decisive factor for patient well-being and staff working conditions. ropimex offers you the full spectrum – from proven textile curtains to mobile privacy systems, including those with sound-absorbing elements.
Telescopic screen – self-supporting up to 220 cm, ceiling mounts, Telescopic arms, Mobile screens
Easy handling – light screen, butterfly screen, butterfly folding screen
Shower splash guard, Telescopic screen cubicles – ideal shielding for washing or changing
Curtains, Folding Curtains: flame-retardant, disinfectable, antimicrobial, anti-bacterial
Privacy screens in hospitals: Designing hygiene efficiently
For you as medical personnel, time is a scarce resource. Modern privacy screens in hospitals must therefore integrate seamlessly into workflows.
Wipe-down disinfection for maximum frequency
In areas with a high risk of infection or high patient turnover, our fixed systems offer a decisive advantage: scrub-and-wipe disinfection.
- Directly on site: The system does not need to be removed. You simply clean the surface between two treatments.
- Non-porous materials: Liquids such as wound secretions or disinfectants bead off. This facilitates cleaning and ensures visible cleanliness.
- Supplementing the curtain: Many facilities use a mix of curtains for long-term care and wipeable systems for treatment rooms.
Customer Examples
Practical applications: The right system for the right place
To show you how our solutions fit into your daily ward routine, we present typical scenarios.
The emergency room & outpatient clinic
Every second counts here. Patients come and go, and the risk of infection is high.
The solution: Robust, wall-mounted folding walls or the mobile Butterfly folding wall RBF with polycarbonate filling.
The advantage: After treatment, the smooth surface is simply wiped down (scrub-and-wipe disinfection) and is immediately ready for the next emergency. The Butterfly folding wall RBF is also mobile and can be repositioned in an instant – always right where it is needed. It is not only extremely impact-resistant but also available in 23 designs and 23 solid colors to match your color concept.
The intensive care unit (ICU)
Monitors, ventilators, and IV stands are packed closely together here. Every centimeter of floor space is required for staff and life-saving technology. Conventional partitions are often in the way here.
The solution: The ropimex telescopic systems RTS and RTI. These systems are permanently mounted to the wall and are self-supporting.
The advantage: The self-supporting swivel arm can be pushed together to save extreme space after use and folded flat against the wall. Integrated safety rings, which release automatically under tensile load, also prevent injuries and damage in hectic situations.
The patient room & long-term care
The patient should feel comfortable here, yet hygiene must still be guaranteed.
The solution: A combination of a rail system with curtains, supplemented by mobile aids such as the RLP lightweight screen or the RBP Butterfly screen, is ideal for this.
The advantage: Curtains remove the clinical coldness from the room and provide a sense of homeliness that lowers stress levels. Furthermore, they can be quickly pushed aside in an emergency. In the wet room, hygiene is the top priority. Our shower curtains made of staph CHEK® fabric are the ideal choice for this: they are antibacterial, liquid-tight, permanently prevent mildew stains and mold growth, and do not stick to the body thanks to their texture.
More Than Just Function: Design Promotes the Healing Process
The days of purely sterile white hospital rooms are over. Concepts of “Healing Architecture” and Evidence-Based Design show that a pleasant, color-coordinated environment reduces patient anxiety and can positively influence the recovery process. The privacy screen is often the element the patient looks at most from their bed.
ropimex therefore combines uncompromising hygiene with diverse design options. Our products should not feel like foreign objects, but rather integrate harmoniously into your room concept.
Customizable for every ward
Whether you want to create a calming atmosphere for the palliative care ward or a cheerful environment for the children’s clinic – we offer the visual solution:
- Butterfly Folding Wall (RBF): The master of transformation among mobile walls. Choose from 23 different designs and solid colors. Everything is possible, from warm wood looks to calming nature motifs and bright color accents.
- Folding Walls & Screens: Our fixed-installation walls and the lightweight screen (RLP) are also available in various colors. Use colors for orientation on the ward or to implement your facility’s corporate design requirements.
Regardless of which decor you choose – the surfaces remain smooth, non-porous, and fully disinfectable. This is how safety looks good.
Decision Guide: Which system for which area?
To make your selection easier, we have compared the strengths of our fixed wall systems with classic textile solutions. Both have their established place in the hospital.
Requirement | Systems with textile curtains | Wall systems (Folding wall/Screen) |
|---|---|---|
Atmosphere | Homelier, soft | Functional, modern |
Cleaning | Laundering (ideal for cyclical hygiene), partial disinfection depending on material | Wipe-down disinfection (ideal for quick turnover) |
Location | Patient room, Intensive care, Long-term care | Emergency room, Intensive care, Treatment, Hallway |
Beyond the patient room: Quiet for administration and waiting areas
A hospital does not consist only of wards. Sensitive phone calls are made in administration, reports must be written with concentration in the chief physician’s office, and in the waiting area, acoustics determine the stress level of relatives.
Often these areas are furnished functionally: hard floors and glass surfaces ensure hygiene but also cause poor acoustics (reverb). ropimex offers intelligent solutions for this that combine design and sound absorption – without requiring structural intervention.
1. For administration: Acoustics meet organization
For open-space offices in administration or for prestigious foyers, DIVI put.on is the acoustic and visual solution. It is a Class A sound absorber that swallows noise with maximum effectiveness.
- The principle: The system consists of individual cubes in two sizes that you assemble like building blocks. Build a room divider in an open-plan office one way today and differently tomorrow – exactly as needed.
- The effect: You reduce reverberation directly at the source and simultaneously create visual calm in the office.
- Design: With surfaces made of wool felt in modern colors, you visually enhance sober office spaces and create a more pleasant working atmosphere for your team.
2. For waiting zones & large rooms: Flexible room division
Whether in the cafeteria, in the large reception area, or in the waiting room: where many people wait, a high noise level arises. The DIVI cube partition system brings structure to open spaces.
- High flexibility: The walls can be set up in L-shape, U-shape, or as a cross.
- Privacy: Create discrete niches for consultations or quiet waiting islands.
- Tool-free: The system is lightweight and can be quickly rearranged if necessary – ideal for changing requirements during events or renovations.
3. For hallways: Quiet without obstacles
In long hospital hallways, walls and floors reflect the sound of trolleys and conversations extremely. Since hallways are escape routes, nothing is usually allowed to stand “in the way.”
- The solution: ropimex sound absorbers for wall mounting or as ceiling clouds.
- The advantage: These wall panels (also available as acoustic images) or ceiling baffles require no floor space. They swallow sound efficiently, noticeably lower the noise level in the corridors, and thus indirectly calm the adjacent patient rooms as well.
Find the right mix for your ward
Whether telescopic and rail systems with curtains or permanently installed partitions: we are happy to advise you on which combination fits optimally into your premises and hygiene plans.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about privacy and soundproofing in hospitals
Are the mobile folding walls robust enough for daily ward routine?
Absolutely. Our systems, particularly the Butterfly folding wall (RBF), are designed for daily use. The polycarbonate fillings are extremely impact-resistant and even forgive bumps from hospital beds or service trolleys without breaking or denting. By the way: the oldest systems are now 50 years old, and many of them are still in use.
How do you clean the fixed privacy walls?
The surfaces are designed for scrub-and-wipe disinfection. They can be cleaned with standard, VAH/RKI-listed surface disinfectants. The material is durable and allows for immediate re-occupancy of the space after the exposure time.
Can the systems also be used mobilely?
Yes, ropimex offers both wall-mounted solutions (e.g., telescopic arms) and completely mobile screens on casters. This allows you to place privacy and soundproofing exactly where they are currently needed – for example, in the event of overcrowding in the hallway.