The implementation of a patient television system or music broadcast through public areas may require specific hardware.
Most institutions have televisions in each patient room as well as overhead paging systems.
HHS can provide custom sound system design specifications to add a parallel music delivery system when the current public address system is not of sufficient quality for music broadcast or an upgrade is desired. With every hardware design, a comprehensive installation manual is provided which details installation procedures for the installer of your choice. In current clinical environments, the increase in the number of patients served, activity, technology, and communications devices has caused the overall noise levels the rise steadily over the last 25 years. While the EPA suggests that an evening decibel level be approximately 35 dB, many ICU areas, Emergency Departments and be as loud at 85 dB. Daytime levels can range from 65-95 or higher, depending on the time of day and status of the patients and staff. HHS can provide an assessment of the factors that may be at cause in unsatisfactory noise levels and, as well, recommend specific strategies that will result in a more therapeutic and appropriate auditiory environment.