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title: 3 Ways Electrical Construction Can Support Healthy Building Strategies For Healthcare Facilities
description: Learn about healthy building strategies in healthcare facilities and 3 ways electrical construction is critical in implementing these strategies.
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# [3 Ways Electrical Construction Can Support Healthy Building Strategies For Healthcare Facilities](https://www.lembergelectric.com/blog/healthy-building-strategies-in-healthcare-facilities)

 Written by [Tim Hagen](https://www.lembergelectric.com/blog/author/tim-hagen) | May 9, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the importance of designing, creating, and incorporating healthy building strategies into our healthcare facilities.

The indoor environment of a healthcare facility is crucial in promoting patient recovery, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and providing a safe and comfortable workspace for healthcare professionals.

In this blog post, we provide the definition and benefits of a “healthy building.” We then dive into three key ways electrical construction can help support healthy building strategies in healthcare facilities.

Keep reading to learn more!

## What Is a Healthy Building?

Simply put, a [healthy building](https://hbr.org/2020/04/what-makes-an-office-building-healthy) is a structure that is designed, built, and optimized in a way that promotes the health and well-being of its occupants. A healthy building, whether it be a school, office, lab, data center or healthcare facility, goes beyond just being aesthetically pleasing or functional but also considers factors such as air quality, lighting, temperature, access to nature, and more — all with the end goal of improving the mental and physical health of individuals and communities.

According to the [Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health](https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/), there are [9 foundations of a healthy building](https://9foundations.forhealth.org/):

- Ventilation
- Air quality
- Thermal health
- Moisture
- Dusts & pests
- Safety & Security
- Water quality
- Noise
- Lighting and views

Paying attention to these actionable core elements can help engineers and facility managers create the best healthy building strategy for their organization.

### What Are Clean Rooms?

Clean rooms are enclosed spaces controlled against contaminants like dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, or any other contaminants that can damage equipment, contaminate food and pharmaceutical products, and encourage the spread of viruses.

Clean rooms are specifically designed to provide the cleanest and safest area possible. They are essential to healthy buildings in various business sectors, including the industrial, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries.

## Benefits of a Healthy Building

We spend [90%](https://www.ahi-carrier.com/aftermarket/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HB_One-Sheeter_Healthcare.pdf) of our time indoors — It’s no wonder we’re quickly realizing the countless benefits of incorporating healthy building strategies into our buildings.

The many benefits of a healthy building include:

- **Improved indoor air quality** — Better ventilation systems, air filters, and the use of natural light can reduce respiratory problems, allergies, and other health issues that arise from contamination.
- **Increased productivity **— A comfortable and healthy environment can lead to increased productivity and better job satisfaction.
- **Lower healthcare costs** — Improved air quality and ventilation can reduce respiratory illnesses, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the spread of infectious diseases, ultimately reducing healthcare costs.
- **Environmental sustainability** — Healthy buildings can reduce energy and water consumption and are typically constructed using materials that are better for the planet.
- **Enhanced mental health and cognitive function **— Healthy buildings that promote natural light, green spaces, and access to nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
- **Improved societal and community well-being **— Healthy buildings promoting walkability, public transportation access, and green spaces can improve community health and reduce social isolation.
- **Protected equipment **— Healthy buildings control the environment surrounding medical and diagnostic equipment, protecting patient data and hospital investments.

> At Lemberg, we have nearly a century of electrical construction experience. [Contact us](https://www.lembergelectric.com/project-quote) to see how our expert team can help make any healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical facility safe, comfortable, and more efficient.

## How Can Electrical Construction Support Healthy Building Strategies in Healthcare Facilities?

The design and construction of a building are essential in creating the best, most effective healthy building, such as designing a building with more natural light. Although, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of electrical construction.

Electrical construction is needed to integrate the automatic systems, cabling, and electrical maintenance plans that allow a healthcare facility to function as one reliable, “healthy” system. Below are three ways electrical construction can support healthy building strategies in healthcare facilities.

### 1) Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Data Communications

[Building Automation Systems (BAS)](https://www.lembergelectric.com/data-communication/building-automation-systems) integrate various building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and security, into a single platform, allowing facility managers to monitor and control them from a centralized location. This integration enables a facility to optimize the indoor environment, improving patient comfort and staff productivity.

One significant contributing factor is the ability to integrate sensors and automated environmental controls that offer a touch-free experience (entryways, elevators, lighting, etc.), which helps minimize the exposure spread of infectious diseases.

Below are other examples of BAS solutions that can support healthy building strategies in healthcare facilities.

- Fire alarm systems
- Automatic shade control systems
- Audio systems
- Building security and patient privacy controls
- Security cameras

In addition, our [data communications](https://www.lembergelectric.com/data-communication) team can work with onsite IT specialists to ensure seamless network integration.

### 2) Reliable Electrical Systems

Bad weather is the most common cause of power outages, which can interrupt the important work of healthcare professionals and ultimately threaten the safety of patients. It’s essential that healthcare facilities in Wisconsin are prepared for the heavy snow, rain, and wind that come along with seasonal storms.

Having a reliable electrical system and implementing redundancy through emergency backup generators and an [uninterrupted power supply (UPS)](https://www.lembergelectric.com/blog/the-importance-of-an-uninterruptible-power-supply) is essential to ensure ventilators, heart monitors, dialysis machines, and other critical medical equipment remain functional and provide quality care in any weather or situation. After all, there’s no point in implementing healthy building strategies in a healthcare facility if you can’t rely on these strategies to be effective during any situation or emergency.

A qualified electrician can recommend the right type of backup generator and UPS system with the capacity (voltage and amp-hour) rating to handle the load you need at your healthcare facility.

[Schedule a service call with Lemberg today!](https://www.lembergelectric.com/project-quote)

### 3) Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM)

Creating and implementing an [electrical preventive maintenance (EPM)](https://www.lembergelectric.com/electrical-services-milwaukee/electrical-preventive-maintenance-plan) plan is important to support a healthy building strategy in healthcare facilities. Electrical systems and equipment exist in an ecosystem that requires regular attention to remain reliable and safe. Hiring a trusted electrical contractor trained to use [infrared (IR) scanning](https://www.lembergelectric.com/blog/infrared-thermography-scanning) technology to assess equipment performance and diagnose potential risks is one of the best ways to ensure all electrical systems continue to operate at peak performance.

> A well-executed preventive maintenance plan can help reduce energy costs, improve equipment lifespan, and promote a safer environment for patients, staff, and visitors. [Contact Lemberg today](https://www.lembergelectric.com/service-quote) to learn about how our extensive EPM services can help improve your healthy building strategies.

## Lemberg Is Your Trusted Milwaukee-Area Healthy Building Contractor

[Lemberg](https://www.lembergelectric.com/) is a full-service electrical, [design-build](https://www.lembergelectric.com/electrical-construction/design-build-approach), and [prefabrication](https://www.lembergelectric.com/electrical-construction/prefabrication-capabilities) electrical construction contractor serving Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin for nearly 100 years. We are proud to play a hand in keeping our community safe by offering the best electrical solutions for implementing safe and effective healthy building strategies in healthcare facilities.

[Check out our healthcare facility projects here!](https://www.lembergelectric.com/projects)

Our team of electricians and data technicians will go above and beyond when working with your hospital or healthcare facility's building management team to ensure the work gets done inconspicuously and safely.We will adjust hours, put up physical barriers, stay unobtrusive as possible, and keep our work areas clean.

Whether you’re looking to improve system performance with [electrical maintenance](https://www.lembergelectric.com/electrical-services-milwaukee/electrical-preventive-maintenance-plan), integrate a new electrical system to enhance safety or install [custom digital or wayfinding specialty signage](https://www.lembergelectric.com/custom-signs) to help boost the overall morale and experience of your healthcare facility’s occupants, we are your one-stop trusted Milwaukee-area healthy building contractor.

[Contact us today](https://www.lembergelectric.com/contact-us) to learn more about how Lemberg can help implement the best healthy building strategies in your healthcare facility!

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