2. C H R I S T I A N R A E S T U D I O, LLC
Patient Room 2020
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, LLC
L I G H T I N G D E S I G N
365 Center Road Easton, CT

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

7. REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ST. JOSEPH’S
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MAIN LOBBY

8. RGB LED COVE IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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

10. 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.

11. CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
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.

12. Slips and falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury in the US
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.

15. KEY COMPONENTS: PATIENT RIBBON PATIENT COMPANION OPEN BATHROOM
CAREGIVER WORKSTATION
- CAREGIVER HUB
Flush headwall gas outlets  
Solid surface headwall system  
Patient lift nest  
LED down light  
Focused audio speaker  
NXT Patient Companion over bed table  
Integrated linear diffusers  
“Halo” light box with LED pixel boards  
Modular ceiling system  
Infection-control station  
Solid Surface wall cladding  
Rubber flooring

16. ENLARGED HALO PLAN LIGHTING PLAN ENLARGED HALO SECTION
16 PXL RGB Boards
Dynamic White
LED cove lights
ENLARGED HALO PLAN
LIGHTING PLAN
ENLARGED HALO SECTION

17. SOLID SURFACE + LED MOCK-UPS

18. GLASS + LED MOCK-UPS

19. PATIENT RIBBON MODULAR DESIGN

20. 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

21. PATIENT HALO – EMERGENCY MODE

23. PATIENT HALO – SOOTHING MODE

24. 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 designs
Patient and resource workflow
EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

25. PATIENT HALO – STERILE MODE

26. LEDs FOR INFECTION CONTROL

27. PATIENT BATHROOM

29. EMERGING TRENDS

31. Patient Room 2020 is open to the public!
Visit the New York DuPont Corian showroom at
49 West 23rd Street – 3rd Floor

32. Patient Room 2020 is open to the public!
49 West 23rd Street – 3rd Floor
(Between 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10010

34. QUESTIONS