Healthcare

Healthcare & Hospital FAQs

• Q. What signs are typically used in a hospital?

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  Several signs are used throughout hospitals and other healthcare facilities. These include directional signs indicating the location of different departments or wards, informational signs providing key details about hospital policies and hours, emergency and safety signs, and more. For any hospital, it is critical to have a selection of appropriate signage systems.

• Q. What are the rules for NHS signage?

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  The NHS has guidelines for both exterior and interior signage. Exterior NHS signs must be clearly branded with the NHS logo on the top right and use NHS blue and white as the predominant colours. Interior NHS signs, meanwhile, must use the same colours as well as either Frutiger or Arial fonts, with signage being as clear and simple as possible.

• Q. What materials are best for hospital and healthcare signage?

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  Hospital signs should be durable, clean and effective. To achieve this, selecting the right materials is important. In the case of external signs, materials should be able to withstand adverse weather conditions and avoid rusting. Internally, signage materials should be light, durable, hygienic, while also being affordable.