As we strive for continued enhancements of patient care, beginning Monday, Nov. 4, Roswell Park will be implementing Quiet Time in our inpatient units to promote the healing of our patients. Quiet Time is designated periods of time where we will strive to reduce noise in the hospital, keep voices down and limit movement in the hallways.
We are prioritizing Quiet Time between the daytime hours of 1-3 p.m. and overnight 10 p.m.-6 a.m. An overhead page will announce the commencement of Quiet Time throughout the hospital. Please note that all operations will continue during these times (i.e. meal deliveries, cleaning in hallways and common areas, etc.) with added effort on minimizing noise levels. Patients and visitors may also seek items and services from the nurse assigned to them, such as earplugs, earbuds, sleep masks and the relaxation TV channel to help aid in relaxation.