Lighting Control for Hospitals and Healthcare
Top lighting challenges in healthcare
Supporting patient wellbeing
It can be difficult to provide the right balance of light to aid recovery, reduce patient stress, and support natural circadian rhythms. A further challenge is managing these healing environments without data on conditions such as air quality.
Accuracy, reliability and safety
Lighting needs to reliably support staff in performing critical tasks. Control systems should provide the right levels of light for both high-focus work and general use, while also ensuring smooth transitions between different areas.
Meeting standards and regulations
Healthcare facilities are among the most regulated environments. Between building standards, safety requirements, and integrations with other systems, achieving suitable lighting functionality can be a complex challenge.
Application areas for lighting control
PATIENT ROOMS
In patient rooms, lighting helps create a calming environment that aids recovery. Intuitive controls allow patients to adjust their own lighting, while environmental sensors provide data on important conditions such as air quality.
OPERATING THEATRES
High-precision lighting is critical for surgical procedures. Intelligent controls ensure the right light levels for every task, while allowing for easy changes and customisation when required.
WAITING AREAS
Lighting in waiting rooms is used to create a calming and reassuring space for visitors. Intelligent control systems can manage energy use by dimming lights in response to daylight or occupancy.
ADMINISTRATION AREAS
An environment that supports focus and reduces eye strain is essential for long shifts. Lighting should be easily customisable and support staff in different duties and times of day.
CORRIDORS
For safe and easy navigation 24/7, corridors need smart lighting. Presence detection provides the right amount of light when needed and automatically dims down to a low-level ‘night’ setting to save energy and avoid disturbing patients.
STAIRWAYS
Provide a well-lit and safe path for all building occupants. Smart lighting ensures stairways are properly lit and turn on automatically with motion detection, providing clear visibility and saving energy when not in use.
The Helvar Difference: Healthcare
As your long-term partner, we provide local support and on-call expertise to make your lighting smart, safe, and built to last. See how Hospital Nova in Finland uses intelligent lighting control and digital services to achieve a seamless building experience.
Helvar Solutions
Intelligent Lighting Control
Whether for new buildings or retrofit projects, Helvar offers a broad portfolio of lighting control products to help meet diverse needs.
Monitoring and Maintenance
Monitor the health of your system and minimise the impact of any disruptions with Helvar’s digital tools and local service teams.
Environmental Sensing
Measure a range of environmental conditions through your lighting system, giving you access to valuable data in a cost-effective way.
Explore our healthcare case studies
Case study:
Arnau de Vilanova Hospital, Spain
An intelligent lighting solution was implemented at Arnau de Vilanova Hospital to modernise its facilities with zero disruption to care. The new lighting created a calmer, more comfortable experience for patients and staff in waiting rooms and corridors, while also delivering significant energy savings.
Case study:
Oulu University Hospital, Finland
Aiming to be the world’s smartest hospital, this project installed a lighting control system with tunable white technology to support patient circadian rhythms. To streamline operations and ensure long-term efficiency, the system was set up to also provide real-time data and alerts.
Case study:
KYN BICKLEY, United Kingdom
At this luxury care home, the goal was to create a warm and welcoming space for residents. Adjustable lighting levels and personalised scenes delivered a nurturing and safe environment, successfully complementing the elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
Case study:
Vejle Hospital, Denmark
The intensive care unit at Vejle Hospital improved patient and staff environments with a lighting control system that offered colour temperature control. Customised in collaboration with nursing staff, the solution was tailored to support patient wellbeing and maintain staff alertness during critical tasks.
Case study:
Champalimaud Centre, Portugal
This research facility needed a dynamic and flexible lighting system to maximise the wellbeing of patients and staff. The result was a highly functional and efficient environment with customisable scenes and streamlined maintenance processes.
Case study:
Sköndalsvillan, Sweden
As Sweden’s first ZeroCo2 certified retirement home, Sköndalsvillan required a lighting system that was both comfortable for residents and highly sustainable. To meet these goals, the lighting solution used advanced automations and sensors which would minimise energy use and provide a smooth user experience.