After the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and medical clinics installed additional glass dividers and partitions for infection control. Clear partitions can be made from glass, plexiglass, or acrylic, but glass for health care facilities is the most durable option. Easy to clean and sanitize, glass provides privacy and antimicrobial properties when combined with Clearshield glass treatment.
Glass vs. Plexiglass or Acrylic
Plexiglass and acrylic partitions are less expensive than glass, but health care facilities have special requirements for safety and sanitation. Glass is a non-porous, long-lasting, and durable material that stands up to multiple disinfections per day without fogging, streaking or becoming less translucent. There is also the issue of structural stability. Glass partitions can be designed and fabricated to serve as floor-to-ceiling walls and room dividers in health care settings, especially when privacy glass is used.
Privacy Glass for Health Care Facilities
Glass doors, walls, and partitions can provide just as much privacy as standard walls. Frosted or decorative glass can be used to create opaque partitions that provide privacy while keeping the beneficial antimicrobial properties of glass. There are double-glazed and laminated glass options that also dampen sound, so sensitive information stays within the room. For multifunction spaces and offices, install electrified smart glass and transform a clear glass wall to frosted with the flip of a switch.
ClearShield Glass Treatment
Whether you’re installing glass reception partitions or floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors in exam areas, UPG specializes in installing ClearShield protection to give glass surfaces additional antimicrobial properties. ClearShield has been proven in lab tests and in real-world applications to protect glass from bacteria and the cloudiness that sometimes occurs with frequent cleanings. We have installed hundreds of ClearShield-protected glass partitions and shower enclosures. Whether it’s a residential installation or a health care facility, our installations stand up to years of daily cleaning in heavily trafficked areas. It even comes with a ten-year warranty that’s easily completed online!
Glass walls and partitions are popular in hospitals and clinics because glass is easy to disinfect, and microbes don’t live as long on glass as they do on more porous surfaces. When you’re adding or replacing glass in a clinical facility, our team is here to help you get installations that last. We can help with custom fabrication, multiple privacy options, and ClearSheild antimicrobial treatment to help keep your facility clean.