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Improving HCAHPS Scores with Sound Masking in Healthcare In today’s healthcare environment, patient satisfaction is no longer just a benchmark for quality—it’s a direct driver of hospital payment and hospital reimbursements. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare

Tech-Driven Return to Office Trends: Smart Solutions for Modern Workspaces As we progress through 2025, the return to office (RTO) concept is reshaping the workplace landscape. Following a global shift towards remote work due to the pandemic,

Return to Office Statistics in 2025: What Employers Need to Know As we progress through 2025, the return to office (RTO) concept is a hot topic for employers, HR professionals, and business leaders. After years of remote

  Kristin Bidwell’s, the CEO of Audiovisual Consulting Team (AVCT), entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and thoughtful leadership. Her humble beginnings rooted in creativity and music led to a thriving consulting firm – working

Here’s Why You Should Use Green Sound® in Your Workplace Revolutionize Your Workspace with Green Sound® Creating a balanced and focused work environment can be challenging, especially in offices where sound travels freely. Lencore’s Green Sound® offers

Celebrating 25 Years of Connectivity: A Conversation with Kelly Jernigan For over two decades, Kelly Jernigan, founder of Connectivity, has led her company through the changing landscape of technology services. From its beginnings in 1999 as a

How to Prevent Eavesdropping with Sound Masking Eavesdropping, whether intentional or accidental, is a growing concern in various settings, from offices to public spaces. With privacy becoming more difficult to maintain, it’s essential to explore ways to

Empowering Women in the Tech Industry: Annette McDonald’s Journey from Mortgage Lending to Sound Masking Leadership The tech industry, particularly in fields like communications and audio-visual solutions, has long been male dominated. However, women like Annette McDonald,

Sound Masking: How to Manage Noise in ICU Rooms In the busy world of Intensive Care Units (ICU), where taking care of patients is the top priority, the environment is just as important as the medical care

Efficient Sound Masking Installation for Government Buildings: Best Practices In the intricate fabric of government facilities, where confidentiality and focus are paramount, achieving a consistent acoustic environment becomes a critical undertaking. Enter the world of sound masking,

In the complex and sensitive environments of government buildings, the significance of a well-designed and properly implemented sound masking system cannot be overstated. As custodians of classified information and private conversations, government facilities require a level of

What is Soundscaping? Leveraging Healthcare Soundscape for Healing and Wellness Environments As pioneers in sound masking, Lencore understands the importance of reshaping healthcare environments to prioritize well-being. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the transformative concept

White Noise Effects on Patient Sleep in Hospitals In the world of healthcare, ensuring patients’ comfort and well-being is of paramount importance. Hospitals strive to provide the best care, including facilitating an environment conducive to rest and

Preventing Incidental Disclosure & HIPAA Violations with Sound Masking In the healthcare industry, protecting patient privacy and preventing accidental disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) are paramount concerns. Maintaining a secure environment where conversations remain confidential is

What Is Green Sound and Green Noise? There has been a recent rise in color noise popularity – white, pink, brown and green. But green noise and Green Sound® are not the same thing even though they

White Noise for the Office: Is it Really the Best Solution for Productivity and Focus in the Workspace? The popularity of white noise has soared, becoming a go-to solution for relaxation, focus, and sleep. While popular for

Is Sound Masking Technology Worth the Cost? If not the number one complaint in the office, noise distractions are certainly in the top five reasons office occupants struggle to be productive. Indirect conversations overheard by an unintended

How Offices Can Benefit from Sound Masking Systems Have you ever just sat back in your chair and thought “Where do I do my best work?” If you have, and you are an office worker, you probably

How Open Office Spaces Affect Productivity Open plan office design is nothing new. Whether you buy into the theory that open plan offices increase collaboration, productivity and innovation or if you take the position that real estate

Do White Noise Systems Actually Drown Out Office Noise Distractions? We had a client once describe the following scenario, which ultimately led them to being our client: They were sitting at an opposing attorney’s office waiting for

How to Keep SCIF Room Conversations Private with Sound Masking Is your SCIF really secure? Can you discuss classified information without risk of being overheard? Sound travels in a wave and, like water, looks for the areas

Pink Noise vs. White Noise in Sound Masking From white noise YouTube videos to professional sound masking solutions, there are a variety of ways to drown out or reduce noise. Noise management is a common concern in

How to Instantly Reduce Noise in the Office Through Sound Masking Noisy co-workers keeping you from getting your work done? Is your office space uncomfortable because of the noise distractions that go on around you while trying to

How Sound Masking Can Protect Speech Privacy Speech privacy impacts three topics of concern: Direct Conversation, Productivity, and Privacy Laws. Do you ever feel like your sensitive conversations are being overheard unwarranted by those around you? Are

How is Noise Cancellation & White Noise Different from Sound Masking?  There is a common association between noise cancellation and sound masking, specifically as it relates to white noise in offices or other facilities. Noise cancellation is

Lencore’s Guide to Choosing a System to Mask Sound Honestly, you don’t need to choose. Simply by answering a few questions about the site and providing Lencore with a floor plan with what areas you want covered

What Does the Office of the Future Look Like?  Working together Means Making the Office Work for Each Other The cheapest and most efficient way to do research on the office is to get out of the

What Is Speech Privacy and Why Is It Important? What is Speech Privacy?  Speech privacy is the inability of an unintentional listener to understand what you are saying. In a mobile and technical environment it is extremely