Have you ever rushed to a hospital for an emergency or to visit an injured or ill loved one? In a stressful situation like this, the last thing someone wants is to feel lost and confused. Exterior Wayfinding signs should improve the visitor’s navigation process through the hospital.
The navigation process begins the moment your vehicle enters the facility. In many cases the hospital may be unfamiliar to the visitor, and could be difficult to navigate. For such a high stress environment; it is imperative that there are clear and visible ADA and Wayfinding signs to guide visitors.
The first action upon entry of a hospital is the search for some sort of “travel path” sign. The Way-finding program is key to a satisfactory visitor experience. Hospitals should have an easy to navigate facility with Wayfinding signage that is easy to follow. Whether those signs are posted on walls, hung from the ceiling, or are laid out as paths on the floor, signage is imperative to finding one’s way around a hospital.
Outdoor directories and Directional signage should be the first thing a visitor recognizes as soon as they enter the premises of a large institution, especially hospitals that are large and usually have multiple buildings. Believe it or not, directional signs create the first experience of establishing the brand of an institution.
There are many types of Wayfinding signs that can improve the patient, employee and visitor experience and create a welcoming experience as well as ease of navigation. Several types of these signs include: A-Frames, Banners, Pole banners, Directories, Routed Signs, LED Displays, Post & Panels signs, light boxes, Vinyl Banners, and Parking Signs.
There are also many options for Wayfinding and ADA Signage such as surface mounted, recessed, free-standing, wall mounted and flag mounted. Directional signs can be installed with standoffs, be curved or flat shaped, and the option of a digital sign is a very popular and modern addition to hospitals.
Beyond way-finding, signs in hospitals can be used to create a more positive environment. Cut vinyl graphics can be easily applied to many surfaces, and can be designed and cut however you want. One idea could be to print pictures of animals, superheroes, princesses or whatever else kids love, and apply them to the walls of the children’s hospital to brighten up the room.
Whatever type of signage you need for your hospital, Custom Sign Source is eager and ready to take on your project and help improve your space! Don’t hesitate to contact us at (973) 970-9280 or info@customsignsource.net so we can get start working with you today!
