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Noise remains one of the top complaints by patients and the cause can come from many different sources. Current design standards influence background noise levels including HVAC systems, walls that separate rooms, sound isolating performance of doors, vibration levels, and intrusive noise from the outside. While these design items are important in mitigating noise, staff behavior, knowledge, and willingness to address the issue also play an equally critical role. This webinar highlight Massachusetts General Hospital’s award-winning Lunder Building in Boston. Presenters will share solutions from both the design side and the staff perspective that provide a more holistic approach to a reduction in noise disturbances and how this was achieved.
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Understand the impact of noise on patients.
Assess different building and operational sources of noise.
Review methods for reducing noise through both design and behavioral changes.
Evaluate how these methods were incorporated into the Lunder Building and their outcomes.
James Perry, Partner, Cerami & Associates
Jim has 20 years’ experience providing acoustical and vibration consulting for a variety of project types. Over the years, he has gained special expertise in the design of healthcare facilities which are particularly challenging because patient comfort and recovery is directly related to noise, and because any noise or vibration in areas where sensitive imaging and operating equipment is located can compromise their integrity. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Acoustics from the University of Hartford.
Sarah Markovitz, AIA, Principal/Lead Medical Planner, NBBJ
Sarah has dedicated her career to improving healing environments and performance metrics in healthcare design. She is a leader in evidence-based design and in applying Lean thinking to project design and management. Sarah has overseen Lean integration in all recent NBBJ projects, including the Lunder Building at Massachusetts General, which has won design awards from city, state, and national AIA chapters, the International Academy for Design and Health, and Healthcare Design and Modern Healthcare magazines. With over 25 years of experience, she has led all levels of hospital personnel through strategic planning, visioning, goal-setting, and detailed planning for highly technical facilities.
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