Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Noise-reducing strategies include incorporating smart design, using materials that reduce the transfer of sound and masking unpleasant noises with more soothing ones.
September 7, 2016
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware AttackThe organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health SystemGood Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.
Inspira Health Breaks Ground on Mullica Hill ExpansionThe new 150,000-square-foot, five-story wing is expected to be open in the first quarter of 2027.
Cleanology: The Need for a Study of CleaningThere are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe.
Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to EvacuateA helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.