An Introduction To Lighting Design For Specialty Diagnostic And Treatment Areas In Hospitals

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and lighting designers interested in lighting design for specialty, diagnostic and treatment areas in hospitals. Here is what is discussed:1. EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ROOM2. BLOOD DRAW STATION3. ORTHOTIC AND CASTING ROOM4. LABORATORY5. PROCEDURE ROOM6. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ROOM7. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ROOM8. CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT ROOM9. RADIATION THERAPY ROOM10. DIALYSIS TREATMENT ROOM11. PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY12. AUDIOLOGY TESTING ROOM13. SURGERY/OPERATING ROOM14. SURGICAL CORRIDOR AND SCRUB AREA15. PRE-OPERATIVE AND POST-ANESTHETIC CARE (PACU)16. DENTAL EXAM AND TREATMENT ROOM17. ORAL SURGERY, MINOR PROCEDURE ROOM18. PHARMACY.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and lighting designers interested in lighting design for specialty, diagnostic and treatment areas in hospitals. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ROOM 2. BLOOD DRAW STATION 3. ORTHOTIC AND CASTING ROOM 4. LABORATORY 5. PROCEDURE ROOM 6. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ROOM 7. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ROOM 8. CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT ROOM 9. RADIATION THERAPY ROOM 10. DIALYSIS TREATMENT ROOM 11. PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 12. AUDIOLOGY TESTING ROOM 13. SURGERY/OPERATING ROOM 14. SURGICAL CORRIDOR AND SCRUB AREA 15. PRE-OPERATIVE AND POST-ANESTHETIC CARE (PACU) 16. DENTAL EXAM AND TREATMENT ROOM 17. ORAL SURGERY, MINOR PROCEDURE ROOM 18. PHARMACY.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, architects and lighting designers interested in lighting design for behavioral health areas of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed:1. PATIENT ROOM2. PATIENT TOILET3. CANTEEN4. DAY ROOM5. GROUP THERAPY ROOM6. NURSE STATION7. EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ROOM8. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM - PATIENT ROOM9. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM - TOILET/SHOWER10. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM -LIVING AREA, DINING AREA, AND KITCHENETTE11. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM - GROUP THERAPY ROOM.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and lighting designers interested in lighting design for patient care areas in hospitals. Here is what is discussed:1. NURSE STATION2. PATIENT CORRIDOR3. MEDICATION ROOM4. PATIENT ROOM, GENERAL5. PATIENT ROOM, ISOLATION6. PATIENT ROOM, INTENSIVE CARE7. PATIENT ROOM, RESIDENTIAL8. PATIENT TOILET/SHOWER9. PATIENT TOILET/SHOWER - RESIDENTIAL10. NOURISHMENT STATION11. DAY ROOM12. MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY ROOM13. DRESSING ROOM.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and lighting designers interested in lighting design for patient care areas in hospitals. Here is what is discussed: 1. NURSE STATION 2. PATIENT CORRIDOR 3. MEDICATION ROOM 4. PATIENT ROOM, GENERAL 5. PATIENT ROOM, ISOLATION 6. PATIENT ROOM, INTENSIVE CARE 7. PATIENT ROOM, RESIDENTIAL 8. PATIENT TOILET/SHOWER 9. PATIENT TOILET/SHOWER - RESIDENTIAL 10. NOURISHMENT STATION 11. DAY ROOM 12. MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY ROOM 13. DRESSING ROOM.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers, architects and lighting designers interested in lighting design for behavioral health areas of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. PATIENT ROOM 2. PATIENT TOILET 3. CANTEEN 4. DAY ROOM 5. GROUP THERAPY ROOM 6. NURSE STATION 7. EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ROOM 8. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM – PATIENT ROOM 9. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM – TOILET/SHOWER 10. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM - LIVING AREA, DINING AREA, AND KITCHENETTE 11. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT PROGRAM – GROUP THERAPY ROOM.

Includes current recommended illuminance levels, photographs of lighting design applications, and an extended glossary of hospital/medical terminology. Topics cover specific tasks such as x-rays, surgery, lighting energy management, lighting criteria and system considerations.

Hospitals are complex buildings for a lighting designer to undertake; a wide range of issues must be considered, many concerning financial and process-related issues. It is essential that the lighting designer is included in the decision process at the early stages of the project. The lighting designer should consider the functional aspects of the lighting, the lighting appearance, the economics of energy efficiency, maintenance and costs. If considered in a holistic way, the lit environment is likely to be a success. Examples of lighting requirements that need to be considered are for: entrance areas and circulation spaces; medical wards and nurses' stations; laboratories, storerooms and offices.