Clinics

Speech privacy is critical to have in any healthcare setting. Private conversations can be brought into closed rooms, however, sound often leaks from one area to the next through the ceiling, thin walls or air ducts. So realistically, a closed door means nothing.

Patients know that if they can overhear conversations occurring in adjacent areas, others can hear their conversations as well. This makes them uncomfortable and less likely to discuss private matters with their caregiver. General noise is another acoustic concern in clinics. Because noise is disruptive, staff members may have difficulty concentrating on their work.

Sound masking eliminates these issues by raising the background sound level in a space. This increases speech privacy and helps to cover up other unwanted noises, creating a calmer and more ambient space for both patients and staff.

 

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Clinics Case Study

Boulder Centre for Sports Medicine
Boulder, Colorado USA

The Boulder Center for Sports Medicine provides care to elite collegiate and high school athletes, as well as active people of all ages and abilities. The center was established to help athletes prevent injuries, rehabilitate existing injuries, improve performance and maximize their potential. Staff members include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, physiologists, biomechanists and nutritionists.
 

Problem

The Boulder Center for Sports Medicine was experiencing a problem with sound transmission from the reception desk to an adjacent waiting room.

Solution

Sound masking was installed in the reception area, corridor and waiting room. “The well-masked end result is exactly what we’d hoped for. No one is aware that the system is in place. We appreciated the professional manner in which everyone conducted themselves. We are not fortunate enough to have all of our projects come in on time, within budget and to a very high-quality standard. We are very pleased with the end result and look forward to working together on future projects.” – Robert A. Jones, Construction Manager

 

Partial Client List

  • ALLINA HEALTH
  • COOPER CLINIC
  • DELTA DENTAL
  • HAWAII PACIFIC HEALTH
  • HEALTHPARTNERS & PARK NICOLLET
  • KAISER PERMANENTE
  • KLINIC COMMUNITY HEALTH
  • PRESENCE WELLNESS
  • RIVERSIDE DENTAL
  • STRIVE DENTAL
  • SUTTER HEALTH
  • TACHE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
  • VERA WHOLE HEALTH
  • VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) CLINICS