For healthcare facilities where lights may be on 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the proportion of electricity used for lighting can be as high as 50 percent. Efficient and durable lighting solutions such as LED luminaires require fewer lamp and system replacements, which translates into savings on operating and maintenance costs. Burned out lamps are unsightly and cause dissatisfaction among patients, visitors and employees.
Even more important is that many patients and residents are often still able to accomplish a lot of activities and tasks themselves so they should be supported in their independence by appropriate lighting. In addition, staff can work more efficiently and more accurately in a good light.