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
A consulting room needs a way to call a nurse without opening the door. Here is how a simple call system helps outpatient clinics.
Key takeaways
- Call without opening the door
- The right person comes
- A quieter clinic
- Patients are not left alone
01The problem
In a busy clinic a doctor with a patient needs a nurse, a chaperone or a porter, and opening the door and calling down the corridor interrupts everyone. A button in the room that lights a lamp and shows the room at the nurses' desk gets the right person to the right door quietly.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Rooms and doors | A button in every consulting and procedure room |
| Staff desk display | Names the room |
| Lamp over the door | For staff in the corridor |
| Privacy | Sound that does not reach waiting patients |
| 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 an outpatient clinicWe 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 an outpatient clinic 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 an outpatient clinic, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Does an outpatient clinic need one?
It helps wherever staff work behind closed doors.
Can it call a porter?
With the right button types, yes.
How many rooms?
Quote by room count.
