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
What to plan at design stage so the call system fits the building and the programme.
Key takeaways
- Conduit and back-boxes
- Sight lines
- Door and ceiling details
- Programme
01The problem
The call system touches the ceiling, the walls, the doors and the power. Architects and project managers who plan it early avoid clashes: conduit in the right place, back-boxes at the right height, a station with a sight line and a power supply where it is needed.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Drawings | Include the call system |
| Back-boxes | Heights and positions |
| Power | Supply points |
| Programme | Install after finishing, test before handover |
| 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 building projectWe 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 building project 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 building project, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
When do you install?
After finishing, before handover.
Do you provide drawings?
We can mark a plan.
Can you coordinate with other trades?
Yes.
