Quiet at Night: Where Things Stand Today
Published June 13, 2016
Gary Madaras, Healthcare Soundscaper, Rockfon – Making Hospitals Quiet, shares three key points to better understand what can be done in healthcare facilities to improve the patient’s perception of quiet. Focusing on introducing good sounds that create a steadier, more soothing ambiance will affect the overall patient experience.
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