Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


General Questions

What does Imperial Privacy Systems do?

Imperial Privacy Systems is a U.S. manufacturer of privacy curtains and partitions for healthcare environments. Our products include cubicle curtains, cubicle track, temporary wall systems, ICRA barriers, and behavioral curtains. The company has been serving hospitals, healthcare facilities, and commercial environments since 1967. 

Where is Imperial Privacy Systems located?

Imperial Privacy Systems is headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, where its team designs and manufactures privacy curtain systems and temporary containment wall systems for healthcare and commercial facilities. 

What industries does Imperial Privacy Systems serve?

Imperial Privacy Systems provides partition and curtain solutions for a variety of industries including:

  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities

  • Behavioral health centers

  • Clinics and medical offices

  • Senior care facilities

  • Educational institutions

  • Government and correctional facilities

  • Airports

  • Hospitality and commercial buildings

These industries rely on durable privacy solutions designed for high-traffic environments.

Privacy Curtain Questions

What are hospital privacy curtains?

Hospital privacy curtains, also called cubicle curtains, are specialized fabric partitions used in healthcare facilities to create privacy between patient beds, exam areas, or treatment spaces. They help protect patient dignity while allowing medical staff quick access. 

Why are privacy curtains important in healthcare facilities?

Privacy curtains are essential in healthcare environments because they:

  • Protect patient privacy

  • Help hospitals meet regulatory and compliance standards

  • Allow flexible room layouts

  • Provide visual separation in shared patient areas

They are commonly used in emergency departments, patient rooms, exam rooms, and intensive care units.

What materials are hospital privacy curtains made from?

Most healthcare privacy curtains are made from flame resistant polyester fabrics or nonwoven polypropylene and are designed to be compliant with NFPA 701 fire regulations. Many are treated to resist microbes and prevent odor causing bacteria.

How often should hospital privacy curtains be replaced?

Healthcare facilities typically replace or clean privacy curtains every 1-4 months, however some may be replaced every week or after every patient, depending on infection control protocols of the health system.

Disposable curtain systems may allow faster replacement to help reduce contamination risks.

Product & System Questions

What is a cubicle curtain track system?

A cubicle curtain track system is the hardware framework mounted to the ceiling that allows hospital privacy curtains to slide smoothly around patient beds or treatment areas.

Track systems are typically made from extruded aluminum and allow flexible room layouts and quick curtain replacement.

What is a snap-on curtain system?

A snap-on curtain system allows healthcare staff to quickly attach or remove privacy curtains without ladders or complicated hardware, making curtain changes faster and safer.

What is ICRA?

ICRA stands for Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and it is a mandated, multi-disciplinary process in healthcare, designed to mitigate infection risks during construction, renovation, or maintenance within active facilities. It involves assessing patient risk, defining necessary containment measures, and ensuring compliance, often using tools like the ICRA 2.0 matrix to protect patients from airborne dust and contaminants

What are ICRA barriers?

ICRA barriers (Infection Control Risk Assessment barriers) are temporary wall systems used in hospitals during construction or renovation projects to prevent dust, pathogens, and contaminants from entering patient areas. 

What is the Rapid Room Temporary Wall System?

Rapid Room is a reusable temporary wall system designed by Imperial Privacy Systems. It is a critical tool for healthcare construction contractors, facilities personnel, and infection control professionals that is used to control dust, noise, debris, and air flow during renovations of occupied healthcare properties. The system is composed of individual wall panels that are connected to form a barrier between construction areas and patients. The panels come in predetermined sizes (36", 24", 18", 12") and are vertically adjustable so they can adapt to different ceiling heights. The panels pair with a variety of accessories such as door, corners, wall adapters to accommodate a wide range of containment scenarios. 

What is a negative air panel?

Negative air panels are 24" Rapid Room panels that include a built in differential air pressure monitor. The monitor provides a visual indicator (and optional audible alert) so that construction and infection control workers can actively monitor the air pressure status of a construction site.

What are break-away curtains?

Break-away curtains are designed for safety-critical environments such as behavioral health or correctional facilities. They release from their mounting system under pressure to reduce ligature risks or injury hazards.


Customization & Ordering

Can privacy curtains be customized?

Yes. Many healthcare privacy curtains can be customized with:

  • Different fabric types

  • Antimicrobial treatments

  • Custom sizes

  • Facility branding or logos

  • Colors and patterns to match interior designs

Does Imperial Privacy Systems manufacture products in the United States?

Yes. Imperial Privacy Systems manufactures most of its curtain systems and related products in the United States at its Pompano Beach, FL facility to ensure durability and quality control. 

Can Imperial Privacy Systems support large healthcare projects?

Yes. Imperial Privacy Systems works with healthcare architects, contractors, and facility managers to provide privacy solutions for projects ranging from single patient rooms to large hospital renovations.


Installation & Maintenance

Are hospital privacy curtains easy to install?

Most privacy curtain systems are designed for straightforward installation. Ceiling-mounted track systems allow curtains to be installed or replaced quickly without major facility disruptions.

How are privacy curtains cleaned?

Cleaning procedures vary depending on the material. Curtains may be:

  • Machine washable

  • Disposable and replaced regularly

  • Wipeable and designed to be cleaned in place

Facilities typically follow infection control guidelines when cleaning or replacing curtains.


Purchasing & Support

How can I request a quote for hospital privacy curtains?

You can request a quote by contacting Imperial Privacy Systems through their website or sales team. Quotes are typically based on:

  • Curtain dimensions

  • Fabric type

  • Track system requirements

  • Quantity and installation needs

How can I contact Imperial Privacy Systems?

For product information or quotes, you can contact Imperial Privacy Systems at: