TRAINERWALL: An Innovative, Cost-Effective Removable Anteroom for Pathogen Containment in Healthcare Settings

TL;DR

TrainerWall is a portable, cost-effective anteroom designed to improve infection control and training in healthcare settings, especially during outbreaks.

Contribution

The novelty lies in combining a modular, deployable anteroom with training capabilities for non-specialized healthcare workers.

Findings

Pre-clinical evaluations showed TrainerWall's ease of deployment and effectiveness in infection control.

The design supports rapid assembly and disassembly, making it suitable for resource-limited and emergency settings.

Its dual function as an anteroom and training tool enhances healthcare readiness during infectious disease outbreaks.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure, particularly the lack of effective isolation anterooms for managing infectious diseases. This study presents TrainerWall, a cost-effective, portable anteroom designed for rapid deployment in both high-resource and resource-limited settings. TrainerWall features a modular, self-supporting structure with antimicrobial materials, integrated sanitization, and adaptable dimensions, ensuring seamless integration into healthcare environments without disrupting operations. Its dual function as an infection control measure and a training platform makes it particularly valuable for non-specialized healthcare workers. Pre-clinical evaluations conducted in simulated hospital environments have demonstrated their ease of deployment, procedural efficiency, and positive impact on infection control practices, particularly in non-specialized departments. Designed for quick assembly, disassembly, and transport, TrainerWall enhances healthcare readiness during outbreaks, offering a scalable solution where permanent infrastructure is lacking. Future integration of augmented reality and interactive guidance could further improve training and compliance. This innovation provides an accessible, adaptable approach to infection control, particularly in underserved regions and emergency response scenarios.

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