Acoustics in Healthcare Environments  

An introduction to the acoustical issues commonly confronted on healthcare projects

Sponsored by ROCKFON

This CE Center article is no longer eligible for receiving credits.

This course provides an overview of common acoustic problems in healthcare environments throughout the United States, discusses the impact of acoustics on occupants of these environments, and presents evidence-based design considerations that can be used to improve acoustic conditions in healthcare environments.

Acoustics Healthcare

 

 

This course provides an overview of common acoustic problems in healthcare environments throughout the United States, discusses the impact of acoustics on occupants of these environments, and presents evidence-based design considerations that can be used to improve acoustic conditions in healthcare environments.

Acoustics Healthcare

 

 

Originally published in Food Engineering

Originally published in July 2020

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Understand why acoustics matter in healthcare environments
  2. Describe the primary acoustic issues matter in healthcare environments
  3. Explain how acoustics are measured
  4. List 3 design strategies for improved acoustic environments