In this silent hospital, patients are recovering faster
Hospital wards are often noisy environments, including during nighttime, which can negatively impact patient recovery. In the UK, the Silent Hospital Pilot Project—a partnership between the NHS and DNV Imatis—is testing a new approach on an antenatal ward. Instead of using traditional bells for patients to call nurses or midwives, the system sends alerts directly to staff mobile phones.
Benefits observed from the pilot
- Newborns and mothers experience better rest
- Patients recover more quickly
- Care delivery becomes more efficient
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"Better rested newborns and mothers, faster recovery times, and more efficient patient care."
Reducing noise in hospital wards by replacing traditional call systems with mobile alerts is proving to enhance patient recovery and care efficiency.