Four types of signs needed by hospitals

Hospitals are one of many places where good quality signage is essential. Signs are needed to help healthcare staff work efficiently and to make life easier for the public at a time when they will already be under strain. Below are the main kinds of signs that hospitals require.

Parking signs

Signs that indicate to those working at the hospital and the general public where they are supposed to park will improve efficiency and save time from the moment of arrival. Most hospitals create separate parking areas for employees and visitors, as well as setting aside patient/disabled spaces, and the signs should identify these.

Directional signs

These are essential for helping people find the section of the hospital that they need to get to and then the correct ward. Large hospitals can seem like a maze for visitors, so clear directional signage highlighting the exits, entrances, wards and waiting areas is key to easing their stress.

Information screens

These are generally used to show changing information that staff and patients need to know about. This can include reminders of appointments, as well as any updates about waiting times.

Safety signs

Hospitals need safety signs to alert visitors to which areas of the building they are not supposed to enter. These can range from theatres where patients are being operated on to wards where hygiene is particularly vital to the recovery of the patients.

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