Healthcare Acoustics

Healthcare

Acentech offers comprehensive consulting - grounded in evidence-based design - in acoustics, audiovisual systems, information technology systems and noise and vibration control for new, renovation, or retrofit healthcare projects. We work together with clients to create healing environments that improve patient outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

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AIA CES Courses

Acentech is a Registered Provider of American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA CES) Learning Units. Acentech's courses related to healthcare facilities include:

ACHC01Acoustics and Healthcare Facilities
NVGN09How Vibrations Affect MRI Systems - How MRIs Affect Adjacent Spaces
AVHC01Planning for the Future Seven Years Ago
ITHC02Information Technology in Healthcare: An Overview of Recent Changes to Design Standards & Guidelines (HSW)

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Resources

Acentech's Healthcare Representative Projects

"Vibrations from Rooftop Helipads" by Jeff Zapfe

"Sound Absorption for Operating Rooms" by Ben Davenny

"AV in the OR" by Corey Salvatore

"How Health Care Facility Managers Cure Four Acoustical Challenges" with Ben Davenny

"Protecting Speech Privacy" by Ben Davenny

"Information Technology Infrastructure in Healthcare" by Ernie Schirmer

"MRI Sound Isolation" by Ben Davenny

"Digital Signage Enhances Healthcare Facilities” by Corey Salvatore

"Coping with Construction-Related Noise and Vibrations” by Jeff Zapfe

"Quieting Medical Devices" by Steve Africk

"Controlling Terminal Box Noise in Healthcare HVAC Systems" by Ben Davenny

"Footfall-induced Vibrations in Healthcare Facilities" by Ben Davenny

"Noise Emissions of Healthcare Facilities " by Ben Davenny

"Predicting Construction Vibration Impacts on Hospital Facilities" by Jeff Zapfe

"NRC and CAC of Acoustical Ceilings in Healthcare Facilities" by Ben Davenny

"Advances in Construction Vibration Monitoring" by Jeff Zapfe

"Technology for Satellite Surgery-viewing Locations" by David Bateman

"Proper Infrastructure for Healthcare IT" by Corey Salvatore

"Too much noise? Try Sound Masking." by Steve Africk

"Minimizing Construction Vibration Effects on a Hospital" by Eric Ungar

"Auditory Assistance: Strategies to Reduce Hospital Noise Problems" by Benjamin Davenny

"Acoustic Environments in Healthcare" by Benjamin Davenny

"7 Breakthrough Acoustical Products for Green Buildings" by Jeff Fullerton

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HEALTHCARE PROJECTS

St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterSt. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Amplatz Children's Hospital, University of MinnesotaAmplatz Children’s Hospital University of Minnesota

University of Connecticut Health CenterUniversity of Connecticut Health Center

Wounded Warrior Home ProjectWounded Warrior Home Project

Fairhaven Cancer CenterFairhaven Cancer Center

St. Francis Hospital and Medical CenterSt. Francis Hospital and Medical Center

University of Michigan Cardiovascular CenterUniversity of Michigan

Boston Medical CenterBoston Medical Center

Fenway HealthFenway Health

Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cape Cod HospitalCape Cod Hospital

School of Nursing, University of MassachusettsSchool of Nursing, University of Massachusetts

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandWomen & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Construction Vibration MitigationConstruction Vibration Mitigation