On this page
01. The problem02. How a call travels03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Patients wait alone in changing rooms and scan areas. Here is why radiology needs a call system.
Key takeaways
- Call points in changing rooms
- Staff at consoles are alerted
- Short waits
- Quiet departments
01The problem
In radiology a patient may be alone in a changing room or waiting after an injection, and staff are at their consoles. If the patient needs help the only option is to shout. A call point in each changing room and waiting bay tells the department where to go.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Changing rooms | A call point in each |
| Waiting bays | Coverage where patients wait alone |
| Console alert | Visible and audible at staff positions |
| Radiation zones | Plan cable routes with the department |
| Backup power | Controller, switches and station keep working when the mains fails |
| Weekly test | Press every point and keep a log |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a radiology departmentWe note every bed, room, bathroom, door and the station.
- 02Match the partsButtons, call points, lamps, station and display to the plan.
- 03Cable and powerNetwork cable and backup power to every position.
- 04Fit and pairEvery button paired to the right room.
- 05Test and trainWe press every point and train each shift.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install nurse call systems for wards, clinics and care homes, on IP and SIP networks. Fanvil's IP nurse call range is one option we quote, alongside others, and we recommend whichever fits your ward. Send us the room count and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem in a radiology department that the people you are speaking to already know, then show the lamp over the door and the message at the station. Quote the buttons, call points, lamps and station for a radiology department, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Does it work near scanners?
We plan routes and placement with the department.
Who is alerted?
The console and the desk.
Can patients press it?
Yes, with a reachable button.
