Renovation of hospital Audiology booths
In healthcare establishments, the quality of the acoustic environment directly conditions the reliability of medical examinations. Audiometric tests require a controlled level of silence and effective acoustic insulation to avoid any noise disturbance likely to alter the results.
- Introduction: guaranteeing the reliability of audiometric diagnoses
- Modernizing 80s Audiology booths in hospitals
- Acoustic treatment and technical renovation of cabins
- Results: restored acoustic performance and continuity of care
- Entrust your industrial acoustic solutions to the Groupe BOËT?
- Why modernize hospital acoustic infrastructures?
Introduction: guaranteeing the reliability of audiometric diagnoses
As hospital infrastructures age, many Audiology booths installed decades ago no longer meet today’s noise reduction, hygiene or safety requirements.
Groupe Boët, a specialist in industrial acoustic solutions and noise treatment devices, was asked to renovate the Audiology booths in the ENT department of the Roger Salengro Hospital in Lille. The aim was to restore the acoustic performance of the facilities, while maintaining medical activity and optimizing the hospital’s investment.
Modernizing 80s Audiology booths in hospitals
Audiology booths installed in the 80s presented several technical challenges:
- Soundproofing performance no longer sufficient
- Electrical equipment to be modernized
- Interior coatings incompatible with current sanitary protocols
- The impossibility of completely replacing the installations for budgetary and organizational reasons
The mission entrusted to Groupe BOËT consisted in carrying out a complete renovation while respecting several major constraints:
- maintain continuity of care
- working in busy hospital environments
- comply with strict hygiene protocols
- ensure noise reduction in line with medical requirements
This operation required a precise technical approach and rigorous planning.
Acoustic treatment and technical renovation of cabins
Enhanced acoustic performance
The first stage of the project involved improving the acoustic insulation of the existing cabins to ensure optimum noise reduction.
Groupe Boët teams have deployed a number of industrial acoustic devices adapted to medical environments:
- integration of acoustic panels and absorber modules
- improved acoustic sealing of walls
- treatment of peripheral connections to limit parasitic vibration transmissions
These acoustic treatment elements effectively control noise pollution and guarantee a stable sound environment for audiometric tests.
The acoustic panels used incorporate high-performance acoustic absorption materials, such as acoustic mineral wool or specialized absorption panels. These sound-absorbing components play an active role in noise attenuation and acoustic environment control.
Bringing technical installations up to standard
The renovation also included a complete overhaul of the technical installations:
- complete overhaul of electrical installations
- lighting modernization
- secure power supply for audiometric equipment
This compliance guarantees the reliability and safety of the equipment used by medical teams.
Sound-absorbing materials for hospital environments
The hospital environment imposes specific constraints in terms of hygiene and cleaning.
Existing floor coverings were replaced with sound-absorbing materials compatible with hospital health protocols. These technical acoustic solutions offer :
- enhanced soundproofing
- resistance to disinfectants
- durability for intensive medical environments
The work was carried out according to a precise phasing schedule to guarantee continuity of ENT service throughout the construction period.
Results: restored acoustic performance and continuity of care
Renovation of the Audiology booths has restored an acoustic environment in line with medical requirements.
The renovated facilities now offer :
- noise reduction adapted to audiometric tests
- compliance with acoustic, electrical and sanitary regulations
- greater comfort for patients and medical staff
- significant optimization of hospital investment
Rather than replacing the existing booths, Groupe BOËT’s acoustic expertise has enabled us to extend the life of the installations while guaranteeing the accuracy of medical diagnoses.
Why entrust your industrial acoustic solutions to the Groupe BOËT?
Groupe BOËT has recognized expertise in the design and manufacture of acoustic equipment for demanding environments.
The company operates across the entire value chain:
- industrial acoustic studies and sound diagnostics
- design of technical acoustic solutions
- custom-built acoustic equipment
- site installation and coordination on occupied sites
French manufacturing is supported by an ISO 9001 and ISO 19443-certified management system, as well as mastery of demanding construction codes: EN 15085, ASME, RCC-M, CODAP and CODETI.
This expertise enables Groupe Boët to support complex technical projects in the hospital, industrial, energy and service sectors.
Conclusion: why modernize hospital acoustic infrastructures?
The renovation of Audiology booths at Roger Salengro Hospital demonstrates that a rigorous technical approach can significantly improve acoustic performance without the need to replace the entire infrastructure.
Groupe BOËT contributes to the safety of sensitive medical environments by providing appropriate noise treatment solutions and integrating high-performance acoustic absorption materials.
Are you managing a project requiring advanced acoustic expertise, in a hospital or industrial environment?
Contact Groupe BOËT to study noise reduction solutions adapted to your installations and guarantee the acoustic performance of your infrastructures.