LIGHTING ARTICLES
First, do no harm: a focus on lighting for healthcare
Lighting design consultant, Dr Shelley James – who will speak at the one-day IHEEM ‘Innovation in Healthcare’ conference at Uttoxeter Racecourse on 11 September* – shares the latest evidence for the return on investment in lighting that supports the body clock in terms not only of improved patient health outcomes and better staff engagement, but also lower electricity bills.
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The detrimental effect a loss of power can have on critical lighting has been overcome for decades with the use of emergency lighting systems especially in public buildings. Backup power, usually in the form of a central battery system, is essential for critical and emergency lighting. Traditionally UPS have been overlooked for lighting...