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
How doctors on rounds interact with a nurse call system, and why it helps both teams.
Key takeaways
- Staff-assist at the bed
- Handsets for staff
- Fewer waits
- One system
01The problem
A doctor on a ward round wants the nurse and the patient's chart at the bedside, quickly. A staff-assist button at the bed or a handset the nurse carries means the doctor does not wait. The same system that serves patients serves the round.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Staff-assist button | At the bed |
| Handsets or pagers | For doctors and nurses |
| Station display | Names the bed |
| Training | For doctors too |
| 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 ward roundWe 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 ward round 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 ward round, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can doctors use it?
Yes, with a staff-assist button.
Does it slow rounds?
No. It speeds them.
Do we need handsets?
They help.
