Participants will gain essential knowledge about the ratings and standards of luminaires specifically designed for healthcare environments. Understanding these standards is crucial for ensuring that lighting solutions meet the stringent requirements for cleaning, performance, and patient well-being in healthcare settings.

This 30-minute session will cover:

• Types of Ratings and Listings: Explaining the various ratings, standards, and design features (NSF2, IP, ISO cleanroom, MIL-STD-461G, damp and wet location, ligature resistance, non-ferrous construction, etc.) relevant to healthcare luminaires.
• Impact on Healthcare Spaces: Discussion on how these ratings and listings affect the selection of light fixtures in different healthcare areas such as patient rooms, surgical suites, and common areas.
• Best Practices: Tips and recommendations for evaluating and selecting light fixtures that comply with healthcare standards while meeting the aesthetic and operational needs of healthcare facilities.