LIGHT FOR CARING HEROES
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light for caring heroes Fagerhult’s lighting prescriptions for staff, patients and society

When the unthinkable happens they are there for us. Those who save lives and care for others. God knows it’s not easy. Medical decisions must be made in an instant. Sampling, medication and management of advanced technology requires concentration. Administration and record-keeping demands constant attention. At the same time, they shall have time, and energy, to be fellow human beings. This goes on day and night, around the clock, year in and year out. And it is stressful, both professionally and emotionally. Therefore deserve everyday heroes in care the best possible light available....

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It happens in an instant. For a few seconds, it is very quiet. Then ... the sound of other cars, agitated voices and sirens far away. The stress is palpable when the paramedics come rushing in. The decisions made now are a matter of life and death. The hospital staff must rely on their knowledge and experience, and their decisions must be based on what they see. In these moments they need the best possible light to accurately appraise the situation and make the right decisions; high but glare-free and with exceptional colour rendering.

What is the colour and tone of the patient’s skin? How are the eyes reacting? When working with a patient in a serious condition, the level and quality of light is crucial.

In the corridor The lights pass overhead as the bed is rolled through the corridor on the way to X-ray. The situation is stable but the possibilities of internal injuries still need to be investigated. To minimise discomfort from glare- place the luminaires against the wall.

Vidi provides an indirect light distribution on the ceiling and walls, supplemented on the opposite wall by Wallwing for additional vertical light and guidance. Having control over your own life is important for all of us. However, when we end up in hospital, planned or unplanned, this control can be passed over to the hands of others. This stressful situation is magnified by being in an environment which we do not recognise. Transport through the corridor is extra sensitive and disorientating and glaring light only heightens this discomfort. Large contrasts between bright and dark areas...

In the staff room It’s been a stressful shift with many emergencies. Now the situation is under control the focus moves towards monitoring the patient’s progress and providing the best possible care for their recuperation. One of the nurses takes a break in the staffroom. She yawns, pours another cup of coffee, sits down and scrolls through yesterday’s newspaper. After a while, she feels refreshed and ready to see to her patients. A staffroom with stimulating colours and lighting design is essential, regardless of the time of day. It’s the staffs own relaxing bubble, a place when they can...

Suspended Tibi is a round beam luminaire with a direct/indirect distribution. Additional vertical light is supplied via Pleiad Wallwasher G3 with Zest LED positioned in the kitchenette. Appareo provides a diffused glare-free, direct/indirect light. Wall 1 enhances the light levels on the ceiling, while Pleaid wallasher G3 provides a higher proportion of vertical light. Zest LED is used in the kitchenette area.

In the entrance The family of the patient are here, understandably worried. No-one really knows what happened or where in the hospital their relatives are. The staff at the information kiosk ask them to take a seat while they investigate.

Suspended Tibi luminaires provide the general levels with a direct/indirect distribution, complemented by Appareo over the workstation. The system has been optimised with daylight and presence control to regulate the light levels and reduce the energy consumed. With the exception of emergency cases, all patients, people relax. This necessitates a good, glare-free light to friends and relatives pass through the hospitals entrance. make it easy to find information and navigate further into In situations which can be anxious and uncomfortable a welcoming, bright and spacious environment can help

In the waiting room Waiting can be a draining process, with minutes feeling like hours biding time until information is delivered. Despair, hope or joy, these spaces can be a collage of emotion.

Suspended Appareo Circle provides a balanced combination of direct and indirect light. Recessed Pleiad Wallwasher G3 enhances vertical light and accentuates the photo wall. For either patients or visitors the design of a waiting room can play a significant role in reducing the feeling of frustrations while increasing the sense of security. Daylight makes us feel more comfortable. During the darker periods, the balance created by a direct/indirect light distribution contributes towards a bright and glare-free environment. Providing light on the vertical surfaces helps increase the level of...

A pleasant, glare-free lighting is essential for the staff to do their work. However, its equally as important to create a calm and safe environment that gives patients the opportunity to rest and heal. In the patient room The immediate danger is over. The diagnosis is concus- relief, the patient relaxes and falls asleep. The doctor comes sion, multiple rib fractures on the left side, a slight lung into check on the progress of the wounds but no sooner has contusion and a few superficial wounds, the prognosis the patient started to doze off again there is a knock at the however is good. The...

One luminaire for two tasks – Eira combines a general and examination light in a single fitting. The functional benefits of installation, maintenance and usability are enhanced by its highly aesthetic design which contributes towards a less clinical feel in the ward. Access to gas and electrical outlets provided by Aluflex 15, situated at the beds headboard. Tuneable white (2700–6500 K), Pleaid G3 Wallwashers provide an additional ambient light on the walls. Multifive Medical is a recessed luminaire combing an asymmetrical fluorescent light with LED spotlights for reading. Pleaid Wallwasher...