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BROADER SOLUTIONS
Thorough scrutiny of the acoustical impacts of building systems equipment
as well as evaluation of room functions, layouts, compositions, and
adjacencies are all a piece of the larger goal of creating a successful healing
environment. One of the major concerns in a healthcare setting is patient
privacy. In the acoustic design of spaces, it's important to make sure
conversations stay private. The most prevalent instance of this issue is
on patient floors where practitioners have workspaces in close proximity
to patient rooms. While it's generally understood and accepted that
walls are the best way to block sound and maintain privacy, one solution
to maintaining acoustical privacy is the use of recessed alcoves. These
partially enclosed spaces provide a place where staff can congregate and
collaborate but aren't easily overheard because of the separation between
the person speaking and a potential listener. In addition to alcoves,
the orientation of furniture and equipment in areas of acoustic privacy
concerns should be examined to make sure they are arranged so that staff
face one another or face the patient floor only when needed.
Most hospitals are near outside noise sources, ranging from
increased airspaces in insulating panes, and
a reduced number of operable windows that
don't seal to the surrounding frame as well as
fixed windows.
street or highway traffic to aircraft and helicopters passing overhead.
Each facility should look at its unique environment and plan
for exterior noise impacts on the building. The best way to understand
these areas of concern is to conduct a site noise survey. If the
outdoor environment is noisy, attenuation through the exterior
window-wall assembly can include the use of thicker glass panes,
EARLY PLANNING
Addressing acoustical and vibration issues at
the earliest point of design helps to alleviate
headaches later on for both patients and health
systems, allowing for improved patient care.
Through a comprehensive understanding of the
building program, medical equipment that will
be utilized, and building systems, it's possible to
determine noise levels and vibration requirements
throughout a facility, as well as key areas
to focus on for sound mitigation. A quiet and
comfortable facility can reduce stress for both
patients and practitioners alike, making good
acoustical and equipment design a prescription
for success.
Kristin Salenger is a senior associate in acoustics
at Shen Milsom & Wilke (Denver). She can be
reached at KSALENGER@SMWLLC.COM .
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