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
Shouting for help makes a ward louder and patients more anxious. Here is how a call system calms it.
Key takeaways
- No shouting
- Quieter wards
- Less fear of being forgotten
- Better sleep
01The problem
On a ward where help is called by shouting, every need becomes a noise and every noise wakes someone. A press at the bed, answered by a lit door and a nurse, replaces the shouting. The ward is quieter and patients are less afraid of being forgotten.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Quiet tones | Agreed with staff |
| Lamp brightness | Gentle at night |
| Buttons for all | Every bed has one |
| Staff response | Short briefing on answering calls |
| 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 noisy wardWe 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 noisy ward 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 noisy ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Will it reduce noise?
It removes the need to shout for help.
Is the alert loud?
Set with the nurse in charge.
Does it help anxiety?
A registered call is reassuring.
