In this silent hospital, patients are getting better faster
Hospital wards can be noisy, even during the night, which impacts patient recovery times. In the UK, the Silent Hospital Pilot Project—a partnership between the NHS and DNV Imatis—is testing a new method. On an antenatal ward, traditional bells used by patients to call nurses or midwives are replaced by notifications sent directly to staff mobile phones.
This approach results in better-rested mothers and newborns, quicker recovery periods, 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: The Silent Hospital Pilot Project shows how reducing noise and using direct staff alerts enhances patient recovery and care efficiency.