The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) design standards have been around for a while now. Two of the standards I'm most concerned with are for controlling Noise and Sound. This standard does a good job setting the limits but it's often up to the individual NICU to determine how best to comply. In addition, design engineers need to "design in" both the acoustics & proper lighting control to assure the best results can be achieved.
Standard 23: Acoustic Environment
Standard 14: Ambient Lighting in Infant Care Areas
Standard Link >>> Design Standards <<<
There are several products available to assist in meeting or exceeding these standards. Sonicu ( www.sonicu.net ) is the best system on the market today to control and give feedback for compliance to both of these standards. When monitoring your NICU, you should seriously consider Sonicu.
Chris Smith
