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
On a long corridor a call that only rings at the station sends nurses searching. Here is how lamps and displays fix it.
Key takeaways
- A lamp over every door
- A display that names the room
- Less walking
- Visitors see it too
01The problem
A long corridor hides the room that called. A nurse hears a bell at the station and walks the length of the ward opening doors. A lamp over each door and a display that names the room turn the corridor into a map the nurse can read from where they stand.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Lamp per door | Count doors |
| Display position | Visible from both ends |
| Colour code | Agree meanings and post a card |
| Brightness | Visible by day, gentle at night |
| 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 hospital with long corridorsWe 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 hospital with long corridors 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 hospital with long corridors, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
How many lamps?
One per room door.
How many displays?
One or more, by corridor length.
What colours?
Agree them with the matron.
