The positive impact good lighting can have on a facility's environment and people's moods cannot be overstated. In fact, a recent article published in LightED Magazine stresses just how important optimal lighting levels can be in the healthcare industry.   

The article refers to a U.K. study which claims patients who were in newly-refurbished hospital facilities were released on average a day-and-a-half earlier than those who were in older, poorly-lit buildings. 

Proper lighting is not only vital to healthcare workers doing their jobs well, but it helps improve patient attitudes and is important for patient and visitor wayfinding inside the facility.  

From the reception area to hallways, patient rooms, nursing stations, operating rooms, and even access roads to the hospital, each has an ideal lighting level to function efficiently.  

• Read the full article in LightED Magazine.

Fromm Experts Can Help

In addition to contributing to a possible cost savings through shorter patient stays, upgrading your facility with better lighting will provide long-term savings on energy and maintenance costs and upfront savings through Met-Ed, PPL, and PECO utility rebates. 

One of our Lighting Design specialists can help with the entire process from developing a lighting design and implementation plan to applying for the rebates.