HealWell - A new lighting solution for patient rooms ©2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. Publication thereof does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights. Date of release: December 2011 Enhancing the healing environment in hospitals, using the natural power of light

The natural power of light Light has an amazing effect on people. Used effectively in healthcare facilities, it can enhance the healing environment and play a key role in promoting the well-being of patients and staff. As humans, light influences our health and well-being much more than we realise. Independent research has shown that there is a clear and positive relation between exposing patients to sufficient light during the day and their health and well-being. In the morning, when the sun comes up and light levels increase, we wake up and become active and alert. In the evening, when the...

Existing lighting - evening HealWell lighting - evening Rooms at Cardiology Dept, Maastricht UMC, the Netherlands (during the field study) The study took place at the cardiology department of HealWell was shown to have beneficial effects for patients MUMC, where various outcome parameters of patients were monitored during their stay in hospital. In the study, the results of patients in control rooms (with existing lighting) were compared with those of patients in intervention rooms (with HealWell lighting). and staff, thus confirming the positive impact that light can have, as shown in previous...

HealWell uses an intelligent networked control system. It automatically manages a rhythm of dynamic daylight as well as allowing patients and staff to control settings individually. At Philips we take people’s needs as the starting point for new lighting solutions. We focus on the health and wellbeing of patients as well as staff, and we understand the business challenges that hospital management face. The total lighting system can be implemented in your hospital as a turnkey solution. Philips will provide a complete service on project management, lighting design, installation and training for...

HealWell - A new lighting solution for patient rooms ©2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. Publication thereof does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights. Date of...