Lighting in the Emergency room

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Lighting in the Emergency room

• HS8803 ED of the Future
• October 28, 2008

Presented by Kelly To (Health Systems) Malek
Bessaad (Architecture)
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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Lighting Problem Project Goals
PROBLEM Insufficient lighting in the emergency
room 1. Patient stale atmosphere and unwelcoming
environment could affect healing process due to
psycho-physiological effects. 2. Physician
nurse poor quality lighting prevents accurate
vision could lead to poor treatment extended
time spent on procedure.

• PROJECT GOALS To improve lighting in the
  emergency room for both the patient and
  healthcare staff through
• Incorporate mood lighting into the room with user
  control interface
• Healing environment
• Positive distraction
• 2. Provide healthcare staff with quality focal
  lighting to improve vision during procedures
• Quality light for different specialized
  procedures
• Quick and easy control

• Both goals should produce economically
  cost-effective solutions. The proposed lighting
  system should be relatively affordable while
  incurring higher magnitude in benefits.

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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Lighting Background Research Patient
Activities
Gallant D., and Lanning K. Streamlining Patient
Care Processes through Flexible Room and
Equipment Design. Planning and Design. Critical
Care Nursing. 2001 24(3)59-76.
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Lighting Background Research Patient
Activities Frequency
Gallant D., and Lanning K. Streamlining Patient
Care Processes through Flexible Room and
Equipment Design. Planning and Design. Critical
Care Nursing. 2001 24(3)59-76.
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Lighting Background Research Activity Care
Zones
Gallant D., and Lanning K. Streamlining Patient
Care Processes through Flexible Room and
Equipment Design. Planning and Design. Critical
Care Nursing. 2001 24(3)59-76.
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Psychology of Colors
Lighting Colors on Psyche
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Lighting Light on Psyche
Therapeutic environment psycho-socially
supportive

• Benefits
• Physical and emotional Comfort
• Experience personalization
• Reduce or eliminate environmental stressors

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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Lighting Design Concepts

• FOCAL LIGHTING
• Enhance visual focus on procedure at hand
• Benefits
• Reduce time spent on treatment
• Reduce errors due to poor lighting
• Increase quality of care

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Lighting Design Concepts
Modern Lighting - Morpheus Room
Lightology http//www.youtube.com/watch?vuu7p9vcB
FMc
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Lighting Design Concepts Simulation Model
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Lighting Design Concepts Simulation Model
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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Lighting Materials Budget Proposal
Supplies breakdown LED Lights, power supply,
automated control - 1000 Focal Lights
-200 Total Budget Proposal 1200
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Presentation Outline

• Problem Project Goals
• Background Research
• Patient activities care zones
• Lighting colors on psyche
• Design Concepts
• Materials Budget Proposal
• Discussion Next Steps

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Lighting Discussion Next Steps

• DISCUSSION
• Project Defined
• Not focused on the electrical engineering part
  (PCB schematic, etc)
• Focus on incorporating available technology in
  an innovative way to enhance patient experience
  in the ED room and also provide quality lighting
  for staff.
• The existing technology comes in various forms
  (all should be user controlled)
• 1. programmable LED mood light panels
• 2. strips lighting
• 3. changing LED lights projected onto the wall /
  ceiling
• The multi-color changing LED lights technology is
  implemented mostly for entertainment industry.
• Concerns
• Funding
• How to integrate this light technology into
  existing room in HSI building

• NEXT STEP
• Visit emergency departments and talk to the
  physician and staff about what their preference
  and needs for lights are
• Willingness to try the new lighting system
• Contact potential suppliers (ex Color Kinetics)
  ? sponsorship and/or discounts

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Questions ?
Contact information Kelly To
bto_at_gatech.edu Malek Bessaad malek.bessaad_at_gmail
.com