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Boort District Health – Acoustic Comfort in Healthcare
Supporting patient recovery and staff focus with Serenity and Sonofonic acoustic solutions
Boort District Health – Acoustic Solutions for Medical Centres
Managing Noise in Healthcare Environments
Excessive noise in medical centres can impact both patient wellbeing and staff efficiency. For patients, noise can cause stress, disturb rest, and slow recovery. For staff, it can make communication difficult and increase fatigue. In busy healthcare settings like Boort District Health, sound sources include foot traffic, conversations, medical equipment, and hard reflective surfaces that amplify noise through reverberation.
Understanding the Sources of Medical Centre Noise
Healthcare environments are full of activity. Noise commonly comes from medical equipment alarms, movement in hallways, conversations between staff and patients, and cleaning or maintenance tasks. When these sounds bounce off hard surfaces like tiled floors and concrete walls, they create an even louder and more distracting environment.
The Acoustic Solution at Boort District Health
After consultation with hospital management, a dual acoustic approach was chosen to improve the environment for both patients and staff. Sontext supplied and installed a combination of Serenity fabric acoustic panels and Sonofonic Circle Panels to reduce reverberation and create a more peaceful space.
SerenityLite Panels were used to reduce reflections from walls in patient and consultation rooms, while the colourful and lightweight Sonofonic Circles provided visual interest and sound absorption in open areas such as hallways and waiting zones.
| Product | Specification |
|---|---|
| Serenity Acoustic Panels | Wall-mounted panels with acoustic fabric facing, available in various colours |
| Sonofonic Circle Panels | Lightweight, decorative ceiling-mounted circles in multiple colours |
| Panel Purpose | Reduce noise reflections, improve speech clarity, support patient recovery |
| Installation Areas | Patient rooms, consultation areas, corridors, and waiting zones |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is noise reduction important in medical centres?
Lower noise levels help improve patient comfort, support healing, and reduce stress for both patients and staff.
2. What acoustic products were used at Boort District Health?
A combination of SerenityLite acoustic wall panels and Sonofonic Circle ceiling panels.
3. Can acoustic panels be added to existing healthcare buildings?
Yes. Panels can be retrofitted without major construction and tailored to suit each space.
4. Are the panels available in custom colours?
Absolutely. Sontext panels come in a wide range of fabric and PET colours to suit healthcare interiors.
5. Do acoustic panels affect lighting or ventilation?
No. The panels are designed to integrate seamlessly with lighting and HVAC systems.
