McKesson Disposable Shower Cap - Clear, One Size Fits Most, Single Patient Use, Latex-Free (16-SC1)

Disposable Shower Cap for Patient Hygiene and Hair Protection

The McKesson Disposable Shower Cap provides convenient, hygienic hair protection for patients during bathing, showering, and personal care procedures in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, home healthcare settings, and rehabilitation centers. This single-use shower cap ensures optimal infection control while maintaining patient dignity and comfort during daily hygiene routines.

Key Product Features

• Clear Transparent Design: Crystal-clear material allows caregivers and patients to monitor hair coverage and positioning without removal, ensuring complete protection while maintaining visual oversight during bathing procedures
• Universal One Size Fits Most: Generous sizing with elastic band accommodates diverse hair lengths, volumes, and head sizes across all patient populations, from pediatric to geriatric care settings
• Single Patient Use Format: Disposable design supports stringent infection control protocols by eliminating cross-contamination risks associated with reusable shower caps, ensuring each patient receives a fresh, hygienic product
• Latex-Free Construction: Not made with natural rubber latex, providing safe use for patients and healthcare workers with latex allergies or sensitivities, supporting inclusive care practices across all populations
• Waterproof Protection: Durable plastic material creates an effective moisture barrier to keep hair completely dry during showers, baths, sponge baths, and other water-based hygiene procedures

Clinical and Institutional Applications

Essential for patient bathing assistance in acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, memory care units, rehabilitation hospitals, and home health agencies. Ideal for post-surgical patients who cannot wet their hair, individuals with bandages or dressings on the head or scalp, patients with limited mobility requiring bed baths or shower assistance, and residents in long-term care requiring daily hygiene support.

Infection Control and Hygiene Benefits

The single-use disposable format eliminates the need for laundering, sterilization, or storage of reusable shower caps, significantly reducing labor costs and infection transmission risks. Each cap is individually used and discarded after a single bathing session, ensuring optimal hygiene standards and supporting hospital infection prevention protocols. The disposable design simplifies compliance with regulatory requirements for patient care supplies and personal protective equipment.

Patient Comfort and Dignity

The soft, flexible material conforms comfortably to the head without excessive tightness or pressure points, promoting patient acceptance and cooperation during bathing procedures. The elastic band provides secure fit without causing discomfort or leaving marks on the forehead. The clear design maintains patient dignity by allowing natural appearance visibility while providing necessary hair protection during hygiene care.

Caregiver Convenience

Quick and easy to apply, the shower cap streamlines bathing workflows for nursing staff, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and family caregivers. The universal sizing eliminates the need to stock multiple sizes, simplifying inventory management and ensuring immediate availability for all patients. The lightweight, compact design allows for efficient storage in patient rooms, bathing areas, and care carts.

Cost-Effective Solution

Economical pricing makes this disposable shower cap an affordable infection control solution for high-volume healthcare facilities and home care agencies. The single-use format eliminates laundering costs, equipment expenses, and labor associated with cleaning and maintaining reusable shower caps. Bulk purchasing options provide additional cost savings for institutional buyers with consistent patient care needs.

Quality and Safety Standards

Manufactured to meet healthcare industry standards for patient care supplies and personal hygiene products. The durable construction resists tearing during application and use while maintaining waterproof integrity throughout bathing procedures. Latex-free materials ensure compliance with allergy-safe product requirements in healthcare settings.

Bulk Ordering for Healthcare Facilities

Available in wholesale quantities with volume pricing for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, hospice organizations, and institutional buyers. Streamline your supply chain with auto-reorder options, case quantities, and dedicated account support to ensure consistent availability for your patient hygiene and bathing needs. FSA/HSA eligible for individual purchasers and family caregivers.