In This Silent Hospital, Patients Are Recovering Faster
Hospital wards are often noisy, even during the night, which negatively impacts patient recovery. In the UK, the Silent Hospital Pilot Project, a collaboration between the NHS and DNV Imatis, is testing a new approach on an antenatal ward. Instead of traditional bells that patients use to call nurses or midwives, alerts are sent directly to staff members' mobile phones.
This system leads to better-rested newborns and mothers, quicker recovery times, and more efficient patient care.
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“Better rested newborns and mothers, faster recovery times, and more efficient patient care.”
Author's summary: Implementing silent alert systems in hospitals improves rest for patients and staff, speeding recovery while enhancing care efficiency.