Neonatal intensive�care units
The neonatal intensive care (NICU) is a specialized unit caring for babies that are born prematurely or with complications. It is equipped with advanced technology and highly trained staff to address the unique needs of newborns that require specialized attention.
The NICU typically consists of an incubator room, a staff area and an area for parents to wait or rest when not with their children. Incubator rooms are in most cases shared wards, but an increasing number now offer private rooms where infants can stay through all stages of their development.�
We help you create a comfortable environment where children and parents are central, with optimal conditions for newborns to develop, and support for the workflows and well-being of medical staff.
A homelike environment�for parent and child
For parents, having a baby in intensive care is emotionally challenging, often giving rise to feelings of helplessness and insecurity.
Bonding with the mother is key for an infant's development, but the NICU can be intimidating. Shared wards offer little privacy, making it difficult for parents to be intimate with their children.
Calming, ambient lighting that they can personalize helps parents feel at ease. In a shared NICU, lighting can create a personal cocoon that helps shield parents from the distracting general environment.
Scenes and schedules can be programmed to create the best ambience for every stage of the newborn's development.
With intuitive controls, parents can change the lighting to their preferences to create a personal space where they feel comfortable and at ease.
1. Personalization and privacy
Cozy scenes and positive distractions help parents feel less anxious and wind down and relax so they can bond with their children.
2. A calming ambience
Programmable scenes tune lighting to infants' needs at every stage of their development and help avoid intense stimuli or transitions.
3. Support development
4. A save environment
Protect newborns from contamination with lighting that disinfects and smart solutions that ensure compliance with hand hygiene.
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1. Personalization and privacy
Parents with a baby in intensive care have been through a lot and often feel helpless. They need comfort and privacy so that they can be intimate with and care for their baby.��Connected lighting enables a variety of light scenes to change the ambience in the room. We provide parents with intuitive controls to adjust lighting to their personal preferences so they feel more at ease and in control. Personalized scenes help to create a personal cocoon and increase the perception of privacy on a shared ward.
Intuitive controls to change the atmosphere in a room
Examples of connected lighting and controls
Dimmable or tunable lighting to support scene creation
Dimmable, indirect lighting for a more domestic look
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“It is important for parents that they can bring something of their own, they can do so little.”
Head of nurses, Belgium NICU
NICU contextual study by Signify 2015
2. A calming ambience
Skin-to-skin contact with parents has a positive influence on infant development, but the clinical NICU environment and the fragile condition of newborns in the NICU often make it difficult for parents to relax.
We use indirect lighting and color accents to create a comfortable and intimate ambience. Natural dynamic lighting provides positive distractions for parents to reduce anxiety and help them relax and stimulate parent-infant bonding.
Calming lighting in the parents' lounge helps parents wind down when waiting and stimulates interaction with other parents.
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Example products for ambience creation
Display dynamic light content or timed programs
Color Kinetics �Luminous Textiles
3D-printed round luminaire feels friendlier and can be dimmed for scene creation
Programmable colored lighting to create dynamic light content and create scenes
“Effortless attention helps us to replenish our mind and restore our ability to focus and concentrate.”
Kaplan R, & Kaplan S., The experience of nature: �A psychological perspective, 1989
3. Support development
Environmental stimuli like direct light and noise cause stress and can harm infant development. Lighting must be carefully managed to create the optimal conditions in every development stage.
Our connected lighting solutions can be tuned and scheduled to adapt to the changing needs of infants during their development. Indirect lighting, soft transitions and reduced brightness helps to minimize stress.
Introducing light-dark cycles for a clear differentiation between night and day can benefit the development of preterm babies.
Example products for a supportive environment
Programmable colored lighting to create dynamic light content and create scenes
Tunable white light for optimal flexibility in scene creation
Create schedules, automate lighting behaviors, and deploy circadian lighting schemes
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“There is increasing evidence that introducing light-dark cycles in the NICU has beneficial effects on clinical outcomes in preterm infants, such as weight gain and hospitalization time.”
Hazelhoff, Dudink, Meijer and Kervezee, Frontiers in neuroscience, 2021
Scene management
4. A safe environment
Preventing contamination is a key concern in any ICU environment. Infants are very vulnerable, and any form of viral infection can complicate recovery.
UV-C is a proven and effective way to inactivate viruses and pathogens in air, on surfaces, and in water within minutes. No known pathogen is resistant to UV-C radiation.�We provide lighting products with high IP ratings and easy-to-clean surfaces to prevent contamination.
Our RTLS smart badges trigger automatic hand hygiene reminders for staff and track compliance.
Wall or ceiling mounted UV-C disinfection. Safe to use with people in the room
Cleaning scenes
RTLS smart badges track staff compliance with hand hygiene
Example products to prevent contamination
Scenes that provide lighting optimized for cleaning
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“Out of every 100 patients in acute care, �7 patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection during their hospital stay.”
�World Health Organization, 2022
Support staff 24 hours a day
Working in a neonatal ICU can be extremely rewarding, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. These include working long and irregular hours, facing high levels of pressure, and the emotional stress of caring for fragile and critically ill infants.
To support staff well-being, we provide the best lighting conditions to support daily routines, 24 hours a day, without disturbing infants and parents unnecessarily.
Compensate for the lack of daylight with lighting that is inspired by nature and create a welcoming ambience at the nurses' station for receiving and interacting with parents.
Support staff with good quality lighting optimized for different zones and tasks to reduce fatigue, prevent errors and optimize performance.
1. Support tasks and routines
Lighting inspired by nature supports healthy biorhythms with dynamic scenes that can be adjusted to the needs and schedules of staff.
2. Preserve staff well-being
Our RTLS solutions provide tools to track equipment and people and to detect incidents, so staff can �work efficiently and safely.
3. Workflow efficiency
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We create a welcoming environment around the nurses' station with warm lighting, so parents and staff feel comfortable to interact.
4. A welcoming atmosphere
1. Support tasks and routines
Good quality lighting with accurate color rendering helps staff stay alert and prevent errors that may occur as a result of fatigue or miscommunication. Specialized lighting helps to detect common ailments like cyanosis or hypoxia.
Using zoning to deliver light only where and when necessary, staff can do their jobs with minimal disturbance to infants and parents. Dedicated light scenes help staff to match lighting to their activities or to react adequately in an emergency.
Dimmed, indirect lighting in the periphery allows staff to navigate the room unobtrusively.
Low Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) to improve patient monitoring in a work area
High brightness and color rendering in work areas
Non-intrusive, indirect light for unobtrusive navigation
Examples of our best quality lighting products
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“Medication-dispensing error rates are significantly lower at high illumination levels.”
Buchanan et al., American Journal of �Hospital Pharmacy, 1991
2. Preserve staff well-being
Many aspects of human physiology and behavior are driven by 24-hour circadian rhythms, an important regulator of human functioning and overall well-being. Lighting is key in keeping these rhythms stable. Working in shifts can cause circadian misalignment, which negatively affects well-being and alertness.
Making a connection with the outdoors by adding natural views and mimicking the rhythms of daylight leads to improved subjective well-being and increased productivity.
We can help to create dynamic light recipes tuned to the needs of NICU staff working the night shift.
Brings the positive effects of natural light indoors
Tunable white lighting for use in a circadian lighting system
Tunable white lighting for use in a circadian lighting system
Circadian lighting products
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“The access to natural views and bright light exposure via an artificial skylight is associated with psychological comfort, increased productivity and assumed health.”
Meerbeek et al., Proceedings of Experiencing Light, 2014
3. Workflow efficiency and safety
Relieve pressure on staff, enhance workflow efficiency and improve safety with our real-time location systems solutions. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Effectively manage tools and equipment, streamline inventory control, and measure utilization efficiency. Detect patient incidents with wearable RTLS tags. Enhance safety of staff and patients with an RTLS badge containing an alarm button that triggers automatic hand hygiene reminders and tracks compliance.
Kontakt.io sensors
RTLS sensors that can be integrated into our luminaires
RTLS tracking of equipment and staff hygiene compliance
Dashboard
Real-time insights on status of equipment and room usage without intruding on patients
Products for workflow efficiency and safety
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“Estimates indicate that lost and stolen equipment costs U.S. hospitals about $4,000 annually per bed.”���Cheung et al., Journal of Hospital Administration, 2017
4. A welcoming atmosphere
Parents with a baby in the intensive care unit face a multitude of challenges and emotional stressors. Good communication with NICU staff is key for parents, as is sharing experiences with other parents.
We use softer lighting with decorative luminaires in areas where staff, parents and visitors meet and interact—such as the nurses' station counter and the parents' lounge.
Our 3D-printed luminaires can be customized to blend with any interior. With integrated light engines and soft light effects, they can be used for unobtrusive and effective scene setting.
Examples of our decorative and ambience lighting
Tunable white lighting for use in a circadian lighting system
For ambient settings and recognizabillity
3-D printed. Available in many colorls and textures
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“Dimmed lighting encourages people to talk about themselves which results in more self-disclosure, and pleasant and relaxed feelings.”
Miwa & Hanyu, Environment and Behavior, 2006
Concepts & solutions
Functional and comfortable
Good quality lighting is crucial for medical staff to perform well, to reduce fatigue and to prevent errors, but lighting should not disturb or stress newborns or parents.
Dimmable lighting, controlled per zone, supports NICU staff workflows and helps them navigate the room with minimal disturbance to newborns. With a simple switch, staff can create a cozy light setting for parent visits. In case of an emergency, staff can easily switch to examination lighting. Light settings can be automated to follow staff routines.�
How we can help
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Functional and comfortable – example floorplan ward
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Lighting products
General lighting
Dimmable recessed panels with high intensity and high color rendering to support examinations
Downlights
Diffused, uniform lighting that can be dimmed for ambience creation and safe orientation
Indirect lighting
Cove light for unobtrusive, cozy scenes and safe orientation without disturbing the infant
Upper air UV-C
UV-C lighting to disinfect the air circulating in the room
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls at the door and work area for staff and at the incubators to create a personal space�
Sensors
To trigger scenes based on staff routines and to measure occupancy and monitor the room from a distance
RTLS sensor
IR + BLE RTLS-gateway
Functional and comfortable – products�
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General lighting
Downlights
Attractive, comfortable lighting that is dimmable to support different light setting and can be used as extra light for examination.
Recessed panels
Lighting with low glare, high brightness, and good color rendering for examination tasks. Dimmable or tunable to support different settings.
Task lighting
GreenSpace compact
Philips LuxSpace
Philips LuxSpace accent
Philips SlimBlend
Indirect lighting
Minimize disturbance
Create task lighting with minimal disturbance for newborns and their parents.
Philips Upper air
UV disinfection
To clear the air from viruses and bacteria. �Safe to use with people in the room.
Hygiene lighting
Color Kinetics Vaya FreeFrom
Philips SmartBalance �wall mount
Functional and comfortable – system and controls
Scene management
Space management
We help you schedule and automate scenes to support to support activities and routines of your staff and to give parents the opportunity to change the lighting around the incubator when visiting.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS gateway
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
Room control
Intuitive controls for staff to have quick access to lighting for observations, examinations or emergencies and for parents to adjust the lighting around the incubator.
We provide you with real-time insights in occupancy and environmental conditions in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.
SC1500 Multi sensor bundle
Consists of a set of environment and people sensors and can be integrated in our luminaires.
Supports automations of scenes based on activity.
(Only available for POC)
A safe and home-like environment
For parents, the clinical NICU environment can be intimidating and some may find it difficult to relax and bond with their baby, especially on a shared ward without much privacy.
Use tunable lighting and color accents to create a domestic ambience that parents can personalize so they feel at ease and in control. Indirect lighting and smooth transitions make sure that light changes don’t disturb the baby. Special scenes support newborns’ development. �
How we can help
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A safe, homelike environment – example floorplan, private room
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Lighting products
General lighting
Round panels have a friendlier appearance. Dimmable, with high intensity and high color rendering to support examination
Downlights
Diffuse, uniform lighting that can be dimmed for ambience creation and safe orientation
Indirect colored lighting
Colored cove lighting for ambience creation per area. Indirect lighting is less intrusive for newborns
Dynamic light content
Natural dynamic content to help parents wind down and relax when they are with their baby
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls for parents to change the ambience and for staff to select scenes in case of emergency or examination tasks
Sensors
To monitor occupancy and activity in the room without disturbing baby or parents and to monitor environmental conditions
RTLS sensor
IR + BLE RTLS-gateway
A safe, homelike environment – example floorplan, private room
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Lighting products
General lighting
Dimmable recessed panels for with high intensity and color rendering to support examination
Dimmable spots
For ambience creation that can be directed so it does not shine in the infant’s eyes
Accent lighting
Indirect wall lights create a cozy ambience without disturbing the neonate
Indirect colored lighting
Colored cove lighting for ambience creation per area. Indirect lighting is less intrusive for newborns
Dynamic light content
Natural dynamic content to help parents wind down and relax when they are with their baby
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls for parents to change the ambience and for staff to select scenes in case of emergency or examination tasks
Sensors
To monitor occupancy and activity in the room without disturbing baby or parents and to monitor environmental conditions
RTLS sensor
IR + BLE RTLS-gateway
A safe, homelike environment– example floorplan, ward
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Lighting products
General lighting
Round panels have a friendlier appearance. Dimmable, with high intensity and high color rendering to support examination
Downlights
Diffuse, uniform lighting that can be dimmed for ambience creation and safe orientation
Indirect RGBA lighting
Colored cove lighting for ambience creation per area. Indirect lighting is less intrusive for newborns
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls at the door and work area for staff and at the incubators to create a personal space
Sensors
To trigger scenes based on staff routines and to measure occupancy and monitor the room from a distance
RTLS sensor
IR + BLE RTLS-gateway
A safe, homelike environment – products�
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General lighting
Downlights
Attractive, comfortable lighting that is dimmable to support scene setting. Can be used as extra light for examination.
Recessed panels
Lighting with low glare and high brightness and color rendering for examination tasks. Dimmable or tunable to support scene setting.
Ambience lighting
Task lighting
Philips MyCreation Essential
Philips TrueLine
GreenSpace compact
Philips LuxSpace
Indirect and dynamic lighting
Indirect, tunable white or colored lighting on the wall for ambience creation and orientation without disturbing newborns.
Color Kinetics �PureStyle Compact
Color Kinetics�Luminous textile
Modular Dent
Philips LuxSpace accent
Philips PowerBalance
A safe, homelike environment – system and controls
Scene management
We help you create scenes to set the ambience in the room or around the incubator and dynamic scenes to help parents relax. You can schedule scenes to support the neonate’s development and support staff routines.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS sensor
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
Personal control
Intuitive controls for parents to change the room lighting and to activate dynamic scenes for kangaroo care, relaxation and privacy.
Room control
Intuitive controls for staff to have quick access to lighting for observations, examinations or emergencies.
Color Kinetics iPlayer 4
To schedule and trigger dynamic content that plays on Color Kinetics products.
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.
We provide you with real-time insights in occupancy and environmental conditions in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
SC1500 Multi sensor bundle
Consists of a set of environment and people sensors and can be integrated in our luminaires.
Supports automations of scenes based on activity.
(Only available for POC)
Space management
Inspired by nature
The NICU is often in the center of the hospital building, with minimal access to daylight or views outside. This affects the well-being of staff and offers little distractions for parents.
NatureConnect luminaires support the circadian rhythms of staff and provide natural views, connecting them with the outdoors and promoting overall well-being.
For parents, dynamic light content based on natural algorithms offers a positive distraction and helps them release stress and feel more relaxed.�
How we can help
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Replace with NICU picture
Inspired by nature – example floorplan
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Lighting products
Natural lighting
NatureConnect mini island provides circadian lighting combined with a view to the sky
Daylight
Tunable white panels provide visual comfort and synchronize with the day rhythm of NatureConnect
General room lighting
Round panels have a friendlier appearance. Dimmable, with high intensity and high color rendering
Downlights
Diffused, uniform lighting that can be dimmed for ambience creation and safe orientation
Indirect colored lighting
RGBA cove lighting for ambience creation and safe navigation
Dynamic light content
Natural dynamic content that helps parents wind down and relax
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls for parents to change the ambience and for staff to select scenes in case of emergency or examination tasks
Sensors
To monitor activity and environmental conditions in the room from a distance
Inspired by nature – example floorplan private room
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Lighting products
General lighting
Round panels have a friendlier appearance. Dimmable, with high intensity and high color rendering to support examination.
Downlights
Diffused, uniform lighting that can be dimmed for ambience creation and safe orientation.
Indirect colored lighting
Colored cove light for natural light content and safe navigation.
Dynamic light content
Natural dynamic content to help parents wind down and relax when they are with their baby.
System & controls
Scene switches
Intuitive controls for parents to change the ambience and for staff to select scenes in case of emergency or examination tasks.
Sensors
To monitor activity and environmental conditions in the room from a distance
Inspired by nature - products
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Day rhythm
Circadian lighting
Provides dynamic lighting that follows a daily cycle, supports circadian rhythms and provides a sky view.
Additional luminaires
Dimmable and tunable white
For scene setting and to provide examination lighting or to synchronize with the daily rhythm.
Ambience lighting
NatureConnect�Mini island
NatureConnect�Daylight
NatureConnect Skylight
Philips MyCreation Essential
Philips TrueLine
Natural content
Dynamic light content to create patterns based on natural algorithms that help people to wind down and relax.
NatureConnect Lightscape
Color Kinetics �PureStyle Compact
Color Kinetics�Luminous textile
Inspired by nature – system and controls
Natural content
Natural views and dynamic lighting that follows the daily rhythm of daylight, to improve staff well-being and create a connection with outside.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS sensor
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
NatureConnect Link
To connect, commission and control NatureConnect products.
Intuitive controls
NatureConnect can be controlled with a wireless wall switch, a wired customizable wall switch or an app for smartphone or tablet.
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Color Kinetics iPlayer 4
To schedule and trigger natural content that plays on Color Kinetics products.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.
Space management & monitoring
We provide you with real-time insights in occupancy and environmental conditions in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
SC1500 Multi sensor bundle
Consists of a set of environment and people sensors and can be integrated in our luminaires.
Supports automations of scenes based on activity.
(Only available for POC)
NICU - lighting levels
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Lighting in healthcare premises – �Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Activity | Illuminance (lux) | Uniformity (UO) | Color rendering (CRI) | Area |
General lighting | 300 to 500 | 0.60 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at floor level |
Simple examinations | 500 to 750 | 0.60 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at bed level. 4000 K preferred |
Examination and treatment | 1,000 to 1,500 | 0.70 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at bed level. 4000 K preferred |
Night watch | 20 | - | - | Color temperature should�be considered |
Lighting norms (NEN-EN 12464-1:2021) and requirements.�(The above table is a simplified representation.)
NICU - lighting levels
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Lighting in healthcare premises – NICU and staff rooms
Lighting norms (NEN-EN 12464-1:2021) and requirements.�(The above table is a simplified representation.)
Activity | Illuminance (lux) | Uniformity (UO) | Color rendering (CRI) | Area |
General lighting | 300 to 500 | 0.60 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at floor level |
Simple examination | 500 to 750 | 0.60 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at bed level. 4000 K preferred |
Examination and treatment | 1,000 to 1,500 | 0.70 | ≥ 90 | Illuminance at bed level. 4000 K preferred |
Night observation | 20 | - | - | Color temperature should�be considered |
Staff office | 500 to 1,000 | 0.60 | ≥ 80 | |
Staff rooms | 300 to 750 | 0.60 | ≥ 80 | |
References: A homelike environment
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1. Personalization and privacy
“It is important for parents that they can bring something of their own, they can do so little.”
Head of nurses, Belgium NICU - NICU contextual study by Signify 2015
2. A calming ambience
“Effortless attention helps us to replenish our mind and restore our ability to focus and concentrate.”�Kaplan, R., & Kaplan, S. (1989). The experience of nature: A psychological perspective. Cambridge University Press. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1989-98477-000�
3. Support development
There is increasing evidence that introducing light-dark cycles in the NICU has beneficial effects on clinical outcomes in preterm infants, such as weight gain and hospitalization time.”
Hazelhoff, E. M., Dudink, J., Meijer, J. H., & Kervezee, L. (2021). Beginning to See the Light: Lessons Learned From the Development of the Circadian System for Optimizing Light Conditions in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Frontiers in neuroscience, 15, 634034. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2021.634034
4. A safe environment
“Where good hand hygiene and other cost-effective practices are followed, 70% of infections in health care can be prevented.”
Global report on infection prevention and control, World Health Organization, 2022.�https://www.who.int/news/item/06-05-2022-who-launches-first-ever-global-report-on-infection-prevention-and-control
References: Support staff 24 hours a day
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1. Staff tasks and routines
“Medication-dispensing error rates are significantly lower at high illumination levels.”
Buchanan, T. L., Barker, K. N., Gibson, J. T., Jiang, B. C., & Pearson, R. E. (1991). Illumination and errors in dispensing. American journal of hospital pharmacy, 48(10), 2137–2145. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/48.10.2137
2. Preserve staff wellbeing
“The access to natural views and bright light exposure via an artificial skylight is associated with psychological comfort, increased productivity and assumed health.”
Meerbeek, B.B., & Seuntiëns, P.P. (2014). Evaluating the experience of daylight through a virtual skylight. https://research.tue.nl/en/publications/evaluating-the-experience-of-daylight-through-a-virtual-skylight
3. Staff efficiency and safety
“Estimates indicate that lost and stolen equipment costs U.S. hospitals about $4,000 annually per bed.”
Cheung et al., (2017). Documentation and investigation of missing health care equipment: The need to safeguard high priced devices in health care institutions. Journal of Hospital Administration. 6(2), 10. https://doi.org/10.5430/jha.v6n2p10
4. A welcoming atmosphere
“Dimmed lighting encourages people to talk about themselves which results in more self-disclosure, and pleasant and relaxed feelings.”
Miwa, Y., & Hanyu, K. (2006). The Effects of Interior Design on Communication and Impressions of a Counselor in a Counseling Room. Environment and Behavior, 38(4), 484–502. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916505280084
Functional and comfortable – system and controls
Scene management
Space management
We help you schedule and automate scenes to support to support activities and routines of your staff and to give parents the opportunity to change the lighting around the incubator when visiting.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS sensor
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
Room control
Intuitive controls for staff to have quick access to lighting for observations, examinations or emergencies and for parents to adjust the lighting around the incubator.
We provide you with real-time insights in presence and occupancy in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environment monitoring
We let you monitor a wide range of parameter, including temperature, humidity, noise and particles and define alarms when these exceed expected levels.
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.
A safe, homelike environment – system and controls
Scene management
Space management
We help you create scenes to set the ambience in the room or around the incubator and dynamic scenes to help parents relax. You can schedule scenes to support the neonate’s development and support staff routines.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS sensor
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
Personal control
Intuitive controls for parents to change the room lighting and to activate dynamic scenes for kangaroo care, relaxation and privacy.
Room control
Intuitive controls for staff to have quick access to lighting for observations, examinations or emergencies.
Color Kinetics iPlayer 4
To schedule and trigger dynamic content that plays on Color Kinetics products.
We provide you with real-time insights in presence and occupancy in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environment monitoring
We let you monitor a wide range of parameter, including temperature, humidity, noise and particles and define alarms when these exceed expected levels.
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.
Inspired by nature – system and controls
Natural content
Space management
Natural views and dynamic lighting that follows the daily rhythm of daylight, to improve staff well-being and create a connection with outside.
Asset tracking
RTLS tags
Kontakt.io tags to track equipment and people and detect incidents. A staff badge with alarm button for staff safety.
RTLS sensor
Portal Light 2 IR sensor from Kontakt.io that can be integrated in our luminaires.
NatureConnect Link
To connect, commission and control NatureConnect products.
Intuitive controls
NatureConnect can be controlled with a wireless wall switch, a wired customizable wall switch or a app for smartphone or tablet.
We provide you with real-time insights in presence and occupancy in the room without intruding neonate and parents. We help you Identify which rooms are are empty and ready for cleaning.
People sensor
Radar sensor for measuring presence and occupancy in the room and to activate light scenes based on activity in the room.�
(Only available for POC)
Environmental sensor
Measures temperature, humidity. Particles and noise in the room.
(Only available for POC)
Environment monitoring
We let you monitor a wide range of parameter, including temperature, humidity, noise and particles and define alarms when these exceed expected levels.
Help your staff to effectively manage tools and equipment. RTLS solutions play a crucial role in improving hospital operations, enhancing safety measures and expediting response times.
Color Kinetics iPlayer 4
To schedule and trigger natural content that plays on Color Kinetics products.
Dashboard
Real-time insights in status of equipment and room usage without intruding patients.