Like signs dealing with fire safety, evacuation signs are a vital and necessary part of hospital signage. People are generally trying to get into healthcare facilities, not out of them, but emergency evacuation signs are a big part of the hospitals responsibility to their patients and their staff. There are several different types of emergency evacuation signs, and all of them have a unique and important role in keeping your patients and visitors safe and sound, as well as informed about what they should do in case of emergency. Being prepared is the biggest advantage of anyone caught in an emergency situation, and these signs go a long way toward making sure that they are. There are a lot of different signs that fall into this category, but there are three main categories that are extremely important.

Evacuation Signs

Fire Evacuation Signs. Signs like this let hospital patrons know what to do in case of a fire. For instance, signs that warn visitors to stay away from elevators and to always use the stairs. Or signs that let viewers know precisely where the emergency exits are, or the fire escapes and routes to the outside. Fire is one of the main areas of concern when it comes to public safety, and these signs are very important to the mission of the healthcare facility. There's never a reason to have inadequate fire evacuation signs in your building, and with HSI, you'll have the best signs money can buy.

Emergency evacuation signs. Generally, these signs relate to emergency exits, and have a lot in common with fire signs. They point out the best route to leave the healthcare facility, and they point out doors that lead directly to the outside, or to safe staircases that viewers can use to escape a dangerous situation.

Evacuation Plans. These are the most detailed, the most helpful, and the most expressive emergency evacuation signs. They show, in schematic detail, the layout of the entire building. They name each section and provide a clear marker to show viewers where they are in the map. And, most importantly, they draw a clear line toward the best emergency exit, depending on where the viewer and sign are located. These signs are really invaluable in an emergency situation, because they give the viewer, at a glance, a huge amount of information, all of which is very helpful. It tells them where they are, where they need to go, and the best and fastest way to get there. You can't ask for anything more when it comes to emergency evacuation signs than the evacuation plans. Unlike simple fire evacuation signs, these are able to completely orient and direct any viewer at any point in the healthcare facility.

HSI has the best and most up-to-date sign making technology, as well as a knowledgeable and experienced staff of expert sign makers. These are the kinds of signs we're very proud to make, because they help not only our clients, but also all people who visit healthcare facilities in general.

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Evacuation signs are one of the most important signs in a hospital or health care facility. These signs make sure that everyone is aware of where the exits to a building are and how to get to them as easily and quickly as possible. There are lots of different evacuation signs ranging from simple exit signs to detailed maps with floor plans and routes labelled on them. During any emergency it is extremely important that every person know exactly how to get out of the building safely. These signs let everyone know how to accomplish this feat. In case of fire signs are also a part of the evacuation signs family. These signs depict flames with stick figures and sometimes a stairwell. These signs make people aware of the dangers of elevators during fires. The best choice is to always go with the stairs in any emergency.

Why They Work
When signs are placed well and strategically around a hospital or health care facility they can really help in ensuring fewer casualties or injuries in case of an emergency. These signs make sure that everyone feels safer when they are in the hospital. Knowing in the back of your head that there is an escape route and plan available is comforting to many people. These signs should be placed in easy to read locations. They should also be next to any stairwells or elevators. There are also signs that are used to let people know that elevators are not to be used in case of fire or emergency. Stairwells should always be used in place of the elevator in any emergency situation. These stairwells should have evacuation signs posted outside of them. Evacuation signs are created to make sure that everyone feels good about the chance of an emergency. Having these clear and direct signs posted around your facility will go a long way in making people feel more comfortable while under your care. Lots of times these signs aren't really used. The idea is to never have to evacuate your hospital. But when and if there ever is a reason that you have to get out quickly and safely, you will never be more happy that there is a sign telling you how to do it. Glancing to your left and seeing a sign with a clear evacuation route can put you at ease in an extremely stressful situation.

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HSI makes many varieties of evacuation signs. Simple exit signs are available in a variety of colors and styles. These signs should be placed on every significant exit in the hospital. There are also signs that direct you to an exit. These signs are also available in different colors and styles, and include an arrow with the word 'exit'. All of these exit signs can be manufactured with backgrounds, borders, and different edging. They can be cut in certain designs or can be cut in simple squares and rectangles. There are also more detailed evacuation signs. These signs can be a little harder to read and take more time to comprehend, but they are the most helpful in any emergency situation. These evacuation signs show you where you are in the hospital and include a red line showing your easiest escape route. These evacuation signs are customized to the floor plan of your hospital or health care facility and contain the most information. They show the different rooms, as well as all of the exits and entrances, stairwells, and elevators. Other evacuation signs depict a stick man running towards the exit. These signs effectively inform readers that this exit is safe during an evacuation and should be used as soon as possible in the event of an emergency.

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