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General criteria in hospital lighting

Light plays a key role in the hospital environment, directly affecting the health of patients, the psychology of healthcare workers, and the quality of medical services. The right lighting system not only provides a modern, professional medical space but also contributes to improving the effectiveness of treatment, creating an ideal recovery environment for the patient.

Table of suggestions for hospital, clinic lighting.

STT	Functional Space	Color temperature:	Range:	Tenderness	Color Finish Index	Capacity Density	Limit the brightness coefficient
1	General Clinic	Neutral white light	≥500 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 13 W/m²	UGR ≤ 19
2	Ultrasound Room	Warm yellow or neutral white light	≥300 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 13 W/m²	UGR ≤ 19
3	Waiting Room	Neutral white or warm yellow light	≥200 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 11 W/m²	UGR ≤ 22
4	The doctor’s room.	Neutral white light	≥500 lux	0,7-0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 13 W/m²	UGR ≤ 19
5	Patient Room	Neutral white light	≥500 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 8 W/m²	UGR ≤ 25
6	Operating room.	Cool white light.	≥1000 lux for general area and 3000 lux for surgical area	0,7-0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 8 W/m²	UGR ≤ 25
7	Corridor	Neutral white light	≥100 lux÷ ≥150 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 8 W/m²	UGR ≤ 22
8	Sub-works	Neutral white light	≥200 lux	0,7 – 0,8	Ra ≥ 80	≤ 8 W/m²	UGR ≤ 25

Waiting Room

The design of the hospital waiting room requires a truly sophisticated, harmonious, non-brilliant lighting solution that gives the patient psychological pleasure, peace of mind, and relieves anxiety. Use a light with neutral light and a proper light distribution, without blinking.

Patient Room

The patient's room is constantly operating at high frequencies, so the choice of lighting will have a direct impact on human health and psychology. For the sick, the right lighting will create a pleasant feeling, increase optimism, and increase the ability to recover. It is recommended to use local lighting, ensuring a 5 lux horizontal exposure 0.8 m from the floor. Especially for children's clinics, 20 lux should be guaranteed.

Corridor

Corridor lighting ensures convenience and safety. For a middle corridor longer than 40 meters, make sure that the light is on both sides and that the lights are not shorter than 3 meters. The staircase needs to be well lit upstairs and downstairs; avoid blinking; and use the lighting in the right shape. Install indicator lights and evacuation lights with a scatter value not less than 5% of the scatter values, according to the general regulation.

Sub-works

Compliant with the principle of energy savings, secondary lighting needs to ensure reliability and the right light color. The choice of high-quality light source products will help reduce dust and provide good moisture resistance.

"It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick that second only to their need of fresh air is their need of light."

Florence Nightingale
Founder of modern nursing
"Proper lighting in hospitals can make a significant difference in patient recovery and staff efficiency."
Thomas Edison
Inventor of the light bulb
"Hospitals should be filled with light to foster healing and provide a sense of well-being for patients."

Le Corbusier
Modernist architect
"Light in healthcare settings is a powerful tool for creating spaces that are both functional and therapeutic."

Richard Neutra
Architect
"Natural light in hospitals can reduce stress and improve recovery rates for patients, proving that the environment plays a crucial role in healthcare outcomes."
Roger Ulrich
Researcher on healthcare design

Advantages of standard lighting systems

Improve therapeutic effectiveness: Proper lighting helps doctors perform precise operations, minimizes medical errors, and contributes to improving the treatment effect for patients.
Health Protection: The standardized lighting system protects the vision of patients and health workers, creating a safe and efficient working environment.
Energy saving: Using LED lighting saves power and reduces hospital operating costs.
Aesthetics: The beautiful lighting system contributes to improving the hospital’s image, creating a modern and professional medical environment.

Designing the right hospital lighting system plays an important role in improving the quality of medical examination services. The adoption of modern lighting solutions that comply with national standards will bring many benefits to the hospital, contributing to the creation of a professional, effective, and safe medical environment for patients.

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