A Case Study by Christian Rae Studio

C H R I S T I A N R A E S T U D I O, LLCL I G H T I N G D E S I G N

365 Center Road Easton, CT 06612 203.220.9575 www.christianraestudio.com

RGB LED MEDIA WALL IN MAIN LOBBY WARM WHITE LED COVE LIGHTING IN MAIN LOBBY

ST. JOSEPH’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MAIN LOBBY

RGB LED COVE IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

RGB LED COVE IN ADULT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WARM WHITE LED COVE IN INTENSIVE CARE PATIENT ROOM

Dynamic variations in white and colored light can help maintain the patient’s circadian rhythm, which maintain normal sleep patterns and may optimize therapeutic efficacy.

• In the morning, short wavelengths of blue light cue the body to produce Cortisol, Serotonin and other hormones and neurotransmitters that cause blood pressure to increase and body temperature to rise.

• In the evening, the body responds to darkness and longer wavelengths of red light by producing the hormone Melatonin and dropping the blood pressure in preparation for sleep.

CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS

• Slips and falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury in the US. Which can lead to increased patient stay duration and possible lawsuits.

• Incidents can be avoided by proper night lighting and locating switches within reach or on touch or occupancy sensors.

• Use Amber to Red light for night lighting.

1. Flush headwall gas outlets  2. Solid surface headwall system  3. Patient lift nest  4. LED down light  5. Focused audio speaker  6. NXT Patient Companion over bed table  7. Integrated linear diffusers  8. “Halo” light box with LED pixel boards  9. Modular ceiling system  10. Infection-control station  11. Solid Surface wall cladding  12. Rubber flooring

KEY COMPONENTS:

-PATIENT RIBBON

-PATIENT COMPANION

-OPEN BATHROOM

-CAREGIVER WORKSTATION

- CAREGIVER HUB

LIGHTING PLAN

ENLARGED HALO PLAN

ENLARGED HALO SECTION

16 PXL RGB Boards

Dynamic WhiteLED cove lights

SOLID SURFACE + LED MOCK-UPS

GLASS + LED MOCK-UPS

PATIENT RIBBON MODULAR DESIGN

PATIENT HALO

-Soothing shifts of color to create a comforting atmosphere for the patient and visitors.

-In an emergency, can be quickly converted into an exam light for staff.

-The tone and brightness of white light can also be controlled by the staff for diagnosis.

-Neutral, white light can be used for general examinations.

PATIENT HALO – EVALUATION MODE

PATIENT HALO – EMERGENCY MODE

PATIENT HALO – SOOTHING MODE

EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

LIGHTING DESIGN AFFECTS EACH CATEGORY OF EBD

Environmental - Focus on stress reduction:Social support (patients, family, staff)Control (privacy, choices, escape)Positive distractions (artwork, music, entertainment)Nature (plants, flowers, water, wildlife, nature sounds)

Medical:Treatment modalities (models of care and technology)Quality and safety (infections, errors, falls)Exercise (exertion, rehabilitation)

Administrative:Financial performance (margin, cost per patient day, nursing hours)Operational efficiency (transfers, utilization, resource conservation)Satisfaction (patient, staff, physician turnover)

Evidence-based metrics: Work measurement (time studies)

Efficiency designsPatient and resource workflow

PATIENT HALO – STERILE MODE

LEDs FOR INFECTION CONTROL

PATIENT BATHROOM

EMERGING TRENDS

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49 West 23rd Street – 3rd Floor

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49 West 23rd Street – 3rd Floor

(Between 5th & 6th Avenues)

New York, NY 10010

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