National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021
Curtain changing or disposal frequency for General Practice: Quick reference guide
All blinds, curtains and screens (disposable or fabric) should be visibly clean with no blood, bodily substances, dust, dirt, debris stains or spillages. They should be included on cleaning schedules and records should be maintained for evidence/assurance.
The frequency of changing/cleaning is determined by assessing each functional area containing window blinds, curtains and screens, and assigning the area to one of the six functional risk (FR1-6) categories. In addition, any blinds, curtains or screens that are visibly soiled should be changed/cleaned immediately. All fabric curtains and screens should be laundered by a professional laundry service.
This table has been adapted from the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021: NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Page updated: 29/02/2024
