Lighting assessment at resuscitation area of accident and emergency department, universiti sains Malaysia

Abstract

Lighting is one of the environment factors that are important. Good and adequate lighting ensure proper task can be done successfully. Properly designed lighting will allow workers to work better with less risk of occupational hazard. The important of natural lighting is undeniable. However, there are certain buildings that have to depend on artificial lights only. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the lighting at resuscitation area of Accident and Emergency Department. Resuscitation area is one of area at the Red Zone where all the patient resuscitation will take place. This study had been carried out at Resuscitation Area, Accident and Emergency Department of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. The existing lightings were evaluated using a lux meter (light meter). The evaluation was a procedure-based approached and carried out on the beds at where procedures were done. Since procedures were done on bed, the bed area was divided into six (6) equal squares. The light sensor was placed at the center of each squares and reading were recorded. Measurement from floor to the bed surface was also measured. Data from the lux meter will be compared with the existing guideline. The findings revealed that lighting in this zone were not designed based on tasks requirements, thus justified the additional lights added later.