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Patient Bathroom

Although a part of the patient room, the bathroom has separate needs. Reduce trip hazards with steplights for floor-level illumination, particularly at night. Vanity lighting that can even accommodate the wheelchair bound. Materials that can withstand stringent cleaning protocols for infection control.

A small room with not-so-small concerns.

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    Vanity Mirror

    Shadow-free vanity lighting with practical options like fixed tilt adjustment for accessibility and amber nightlight. Learn More▸

  • 2

    Flexible Ambient

    Recessed ambient lighting with unique BeWell™ Optics delivers glare-free visual comfort; customize center section for aesthetic effect or add accent lighting. Learn More▸

  • 3

    Steplights

    Multiple options, including thru-wall, illuminate floor for safer nighttime navigation by caregivers from door to bed and patient from bed to restroom. Learn More▸

  • 4

    Sconces

    Accent fixtures that layer light to soften patient room ambiance or add decorative but functional illumination anywhere; multiple designs with nightlight option. Learn More▸ 

Vanity Mirror

Vanity Mirror; Sconces; Steplight; Multi-Function Asymmetric Overbed; Multi-Function Overbed

Vanity Mirror; Sconces; Steplight; Multi-Function Asymmetric Overbed; Multi-Function Overbed

Vanity Mirror; Sconces; Steplight; Multi-Function Asymmetric Overbed; Multi-Function Overbed

Vanity Mirror; Sconces; Steplight; Multi-Function Overbed

Lighting that aligns with recommended practice  

Patient Bathroom Illuminance (Lux) Uniformity
Task Notes Horizontal (Eh) Vertical (Ev) Avg:min
General Ambient Eh at floor; Ev at 3 to 5′ AFF* 50-100 30-60 2 to 1
Vanity Eh at 3′ AFF 150-300 2 to 1
Ev at 3′ to 5′ AFF at sink edge 200-400
Nightlight Eh at floor; Ev at 5′ AFF 50-100 30-60
Shower Eh at floor; Ev at 5′ AFF 100-200 50-100 2 to 1

To convert lux to foot candles, divide lux value by 10.7
Illuminance levels listed in the charts above represent recommended industry standards for ages ranging from 25 to > 65.

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