On this page
01. The problem on the ward02. How a call travels through the ward03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital or care home07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
A lit lamp over the door and a message on a corridor display let a nurse see which room needs help from either end of the corridor.
Key takeaways
- A lamp over every door
- Colours that mean something
- A message in the corridor
- Seen from both ends
01The problem on the ward
A long corridor is a problem in itself. A call that only rings at the station sends a nurse down the corridor to check each room. A lamp over each door, plus a display that names the room and the kind of call, turns the corridor into a map: the nurse sees at a glance which door to go to, and how urgent it is. Families also see that a call has been registered, which calms the waiting.
02How a call travels through the ward
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| One lamp per room | Count doors, not beds |
| Colour code | Agree it with the matron and write it on a card |
| Display position | Where nurses pass most, readable from both ends |
| Message wording | Short, clear, in the language your staff use |
| Brightness | Visible by day, gentle at night |
| Power and cabling | Plan it with the installer |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk the corridorsMark every door and the best display positions.
- 02Agree the colour codeA short card for the station and the staff room.
- 03Fit the lampsAbove each door.
- 04Mount the displayAt eye level, visible from both ends.
- 05Test with real callsFrom every bed and bathroom.
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 or care home
Pitch to the administrator: lamps and displays are the visible part of a call system and the part visitors notice. Quote a lamp for every room and a display for every long corridor, and offer to post a clear colour card at the station.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
How many lamps do we need?
One per room door.
Can the display show more than one call?
Many displays show several messages by priority. We confirm the model on your quote.
Does it work in both languages?
Many displays support English and Kiswahili text. We confirm on your quote.
What about brightness at night?
Choose brightness that works by day and is gentle at night.
