The NHS is recruiting an expert to help them create a less stressful environment.
NHS bosses are to spend £2million to create a less stressful environment at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and are seeking an expert to introduce improvements throughout the £842million building.
“This creates a noisy and stress-inducing environment." It asks: "What design measures could be used to soften these sounds?" It reported that wearing soft-soled shoes and closing doors to areas with excessive noise such as TV rooms could contribute to improved patient outcomes and a better working environment.
The health board said a similar focus group would be established at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the findings of both groups shared with the lead consultant. "It follows on from other similar successful initiatives across the UK which have demonstrated that the introduction of therapeutic design to these areas positively impacts on recovery time, stress levels, staff retention and overall satisfaction levels.
The spate of problems includes tiles falling off, sewage coming up through the floor and black mould growing on walls.
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