Healthcare & Medical Facility Illuminated Signage FAQs

Hospitals, medical clinics, and other healthcare-related facilities can be challenging to navigate. Illuminated signs help patients and visitors locate registration desks, information centers, entrances, exits, and other critical areas within the facility, reducing stress and uncertainty during their visit.

For clinicians and healthcare staff, illuminated signs within the facility play a significant role in safety and regulatory compliance with the Joint Commission. For instance, illuminated equipment in-use signs alert staff of X-ray machines, MRI scanners, lasers, oxygen, and other types of medical equipment that are in operation and prevent accidental exposure to radiation or other hazards associated with these machines.

LED signs in healthcare facilities serve numerous functions, including:

• Wayfinding and Navigation: Illuminated signs are easily seen, ensuring patients and visitors can quickly locate departments, rooms, and services. Improved navigation minimizes congestion and improves overall efficiency.
• Safety and Warning: Illuminated warning and safety signs signal the presence of hazards such as radiation, biohazards, or wet floors, preventing accidental exposure or injury. They also communicate essential protocols to prevent accidents and the spread of infections, such as mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) use, biohazard warnings, and restricted area designations.
• Security: LED signs indicating the locations of emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits are critical for guiding people to safety during emergencies like fires or other disasters. They also communicate hospital rules, regulations, and security procedures, informing visitors and staff about expected behavior and policies, promoting a safer environment.
• Patient and Visitor Information: These signs serve a variety of crucial functions — giving directional guidance, providing educational content, promoting emergency preparedness, communicating policies and procedures, identifying registration desks and visitor information centers, and promoting branding and aesthetics — contributing to a better overall experience, enhanced safety, and improved operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory bodies such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require clear and illuminated exit signs, ensuring they are easily recognizable and identifiable. Illuminated signs help meet the Joint Commission compliance by providing clear and easily visible information for patients, staff, and visitors, especially regarding emergency preparedness and safety.

• SBL Series – indoor, blank out, backlit, LED signs
• SBLF Series – indoor, backlit, LED signs
• TCL Series – indoor/outdoor, blank out, direct-view LED signs
• TCIL Series – indoor/outdoor traffic control indicator lights and signals
• PHX Series – outdoor, blank out, backlit, LED signs
• PHXF Series – outdoor, backlit, LED signs
• VMS Rebel Series – outdoor, programmable LED display
• RGB VMS Rebel Series – indoor/outdoor, full-color, programmable LED display

Yes, illuminated healthcare signs can be customized to fit exact specifications. Whether direct-view, backlit, or a combination, they can be manufactured with specific designs in mind.

Signal-Tech warrants all products and their components against defects in material and workmanship that occur under normal operating conditions. The following healthcare products have a 5-year warranty from the date of shipment:

• TCL Series Outdoor LED Direct-View Signs
• PHX Series Outdoor, Blank Out, Backlit, LED Signs
• PHXF Series Outdoor, Backlit, LED Signs
• SBL Series Indoor, Blank Out, Backlit LED Signs
• SBLF Series Indoor, Backlit LED Signs
• TCIL Series LED Traffic Controllers (replacement parts excluded from warranty)
• Non-Illuminated I-Bar Series Over-Height Clearance Bars
• Power Toggle Switches

The following healthcare products have a 1-year warranty from the date of shipment:

• VMS Rebel Series Outdoor Programmable LED Display
• RGB VMS Rebel Series Full-Color Outdoor Programmable LED Display
• Smart Sign VMS Rebel Display Series
• Accessories
• Mounting
• Sensors