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Lake Mary Hospital - Orlando Health

Apr 02, 2025

Transforming OH Lake Mary Hospital with a Cutting-Edge AV System

Overview & Requirements

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital required a fully integrated AV system tailored to its advanced infrastructure. The hospital required seamless communication, patient engagement, and operational efficiency, to meet their diverse needs.

The project demanded an extensive AV deployment covering multiple departments, including:

Patient rooms, security & nurse stations – High-quality display solutions for patient entertainment and medical updates.

Conference & training rooms – Advanced video conferencing, wireless presentations, and audio solutions to facilitate seamless collaboration.

Cafeteria & common areas – Digital signage for menu displays and hospital information.

Prayer room – Entertainment and audio systems designed to create a peaceful environment.

Accessibility solutions – Assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing impairments.

The primary goal was to integrate cutting-edge AV technology that enhances hospital operations while being user-friendly for staff and administrators.

AV System Components & Technology Used

To ensure a seamless AV experience at Lake Mary Hospital, we implemented a mix of top-teer technologies designed for reliability, ease of use, and interoperability.

Control & Automation: Crestron served as the backbone of the AV system as an Enterprise networked master AV system, offering centralized control over various components. Including, but not limited to, touch panels, table boxes, and ceiling speakers. These were integrated throughout the hospital to simplify operations and enhance audio distribution.

Displays & Digital Signage: Using the hospitals Ellie software is imperative for real time updates on their patients. LG TVs were deployed in patient rooms, nurse stations, Security rooms, and public areas to provide entertainment and real-time medical updates. Additionally, PDI medical monitors were installed in select patient rooms where specialized displays were required.

Conferencing & Communication:

- To facilitate seamless communication, we integrated AVer cameras, delivering crisp, high-definition video for Microsoft Teams meetings. This ensures effortless virtual collaboration among medical staff, remote specialists, and administrative teams, fostering greater efficiency and connectivity.
- The installation of Barco ClickShares empowers staff to share content instantly and wirelessly, enhancing engagement during presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions. Additionally, Barco video bars provided all-in-one audiovisual solutions for smooth and efficient conferencing.
- Leveraging Biamp Tesira Software, we optimized audio processing and signal distribution. This ensured consist superior sound quality across meeting spaces, training rooms, and patient consultation areas for a distraction-free communication experience.
- To guarantee exceptional speech intelligibility, we integrated Shure wireless microphone systems, featuring handheld, ceiling tile, and ceiling bar microphones. This flexible setup supports crystal-clear communication in conference rooms, training areas, and multi-purpose spaces throughout the hospital.
- Inclusive Accessibility Solutions: To accommodate individuals with hearing impairments, we incorporated Listen Technologies assistive listening systems, ensuring that all patients and staff have access to clear and intelligible audio in any environment.
- Optimized System Integration & Rack Design: We designed a custom AV rack system to efficiently manage and integrate all components, enhancing performance, simplifying maintenance, and ensuring seamless system operation across the facility.

This strategic choice of AV technology created a highly efficient, scalable, and user-friendly system that met the hospital’s needs while future-proofing its AV infrastructure.

Installation & Implementation

Executing a project of this magnitude required meticulous planning and coordination.

Collaboration with Other Trades: To ensure smooth integration, our team worked alongside construction crews, electrical engineers, and IT specialists from the early stages of the hospital’s development.

Phased Deployment: Given the hospital’s large-scale requirements, we implemented a phased installation process, focusing on different departments to maintain workflow efficiency.

Testing & Optimization: Each AV component was rigorously tested to ensure optimal functionality, addressing any potential compatibility issues.

The leadership and staff at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital were impressed by the seamless integration and user-friendly operation of their new AV system. Our streamlined solution allows for future expansions and tech upgrades as hospital needs evolve. With a stress-free, reliable AV solution, medical professionals can focus on what truly matters—providing patient care. If your healthcare facility or business needs a custom AV solution our team is here to help! Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can enhance your AV experience.