HIPAA regulations have brought unparalleled pressures on healthcare organizations to protect private and confidential information from reaching third parties. Yet, as this paper explains, often in the middle of noisy corridors and waiting... more
HIPAA regulations have brought unparalleled pressures on healthcare organizations to protect private and confidential information from reaching third parties. Yet, as this paper explains, often in the middle of noisy corridors and waiting rooms, this same information ...
When a patient is admitted to the hospital, is patient safety a wish or a promise? Whether it is a reality for every patient, every day, under all circumstances is dependant upon the caregiver and the environment where care is given. In... more
When a patient is admitted to the hospital, is patient safety a wish or a promise? Whether it is a reality for every patient, every day, under all circumstances is dependant upon the caregiver and the environment where care is given. In reality, patients by virtue of their ...
HCAHPS scores have affirmed that noise remains a challenge for patients and hospitals. And although many studies and companies offer diagnostic and statistical ways to measure noise, solutions are lacking, especially long-term solutions... more
HCAHPS scores have affirmed that noise remains a challenge for patients and hospitals. And although many studies and companies offer diagnostic and statistical ways to measure noise, solutions are lacking, especially long-term solutions that survive time and the attention fatigue of staff. This paper provides an overview of the challenge and a set of solutions that look first at the culture and then offer a methodology to temper the sound environment and improve the patient
Research has shown that the appropriate use of music can lower stress levels, anxiety, and mitigate pain. Using music as environmental design moves music — and other sounds — from an individual experience to a collective and organization... more
Research has shown that the appropriate use of music can lower stress levels, anxiety, and mitigate pain. Using music as environmental design moves music — and other sounds — from an individual experience to a collective and organization context. This paper takes a look at the relationship between music and noise and how the appropriate music can be a positive and proactive participant in the therapeutic process.
