The power of sound control in mental health facilities
In healthcare, particularly in mental health facilities, a calm and peaceful environment can significantly improve patient care. That’s why acoustic control isn’t just about reducing noise – it’s about creating spaces that foster healing and comfort.
The Department of Health Tasmania sought a solution to address disruptive noise in its Roy Fagan Centre. Here’s how Avenue Interior Systems implemented custom acoustic solutions to create quieter, more therapeutic environments.
The problem: noise in healthcare settings
Healthcare facilities often have hard surfaces – including vinyl floors, plaster walls, and glass windows – that amplify noise, creating echoey and disruptive environments. The living and dining areas were especially problematic at the Roy Fagan Centre. With numerous patients in the common areas, the noise level became uncomfortably high, creating stress and discomfort for patients and staff.
Furthermore, patients’ bedrooms, which should have been places of rest, were noisy due to rattling doors. Unsettled patients could easily disrupt the peace by shaking doors, adding discomfort.
The solution: acoustic control without compromising style
At Avenue Interior Systems, we know that acoustic control doesn’t have to be boring! So when we worked with the Department of Health Tasmania, our aim was not only to solve their noise challenges but to do so with aesthetically pleasing acoustic panels that complemented their healthcare facility.
Here’s what we did:
- Calando Panels were installed on the ceilings and walls of common areas to reduce reverberation and volume, creating a quieter environment for patients and staff.
- Calando One Panel and acoustic door seals were installed in the bedrooms to eliminate door rattling and create more private, peaceful patient spaces.
- Calando Acoustic Fabric, chosen in consultation with the client’s multi-disciplinary team, added visual appeal while improving sound absorption.
The benefits: more than just noise control
The results of installing acoustic panels were immediate. Patients and staff quickly noticed the difference, with noise levels drastically reduced in both common areas and bedrooms.
Ben Chapman, Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Roy Fagan Centre, said, “The soundproofing is fantastic. The noticeable benefits for our patients have been widely noted.”
This project improved the acoustic environment and enhanced patient comfort and wellbeing, proving that acoustic solutions can blend function with style.
Why acoustic panels matter in healthcare
In healthcare, noise can significantly impact patient recovery and staff productivity. Excessive noise can increase stress, create sleep disturbances, and even result in higher readmission rates. Acoustic control, like the solutions we provided for the Department of Health Tasmania, helps create environments that promote healing and reduce stress.
Talk to Avenue for custom solutions to suit any healthcare facility
Because every healthcare facility is unique, so are its acoustic needs. Whether it’s addressing noisy dining areas or creating more private, peaceful bedrooms, Avenue Interior Systems provides custom solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each space. Focusing on both function and aesthetics, our acoustic panels and fabrics can transform any space into a quiet sanctuary for healing.
For more advice on acoustic solutions for your healthcare facility, contact Avenue Interior Systems today on 1300 827 177.
