Illuminating Ideas On LEDs In Healthcare

LED technology’s reputation as an energy-saving light source and a good replacement option for incandescent and halogen lamps has led to broader use within healthcare spaces. However, the lighting source isn’t always understood by the people who specify it, use it, or maintain it, says Karen Murphy, senior professional associate at HDR Inc. (Omaha, Neb.). “There are misconceptions that LEDs last forever or that you never have to maintain them,” she says, and someone who operates the technology that way may end up problems, including diminished light levels or inappropriate color metrics.