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
Why owners should care: reputation, staff retention and patient trust are built by small things working every day.
Key takeaways
- Reputation
- Staff retention
- Fewer complaints
- A modern hospital
01The problem
Owners rarely see the call button, but families do. A hospital that answers calls earns a reputation that fills beds. This guide frames the system as protection for the brand: fewer complaints, calmer wards and staff who are not shouted at for something the building should have solved.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Scope | Every ward, not only the new one |
| Maintenance | Planned from the start |
| Growth | Plan for the next wing |
| Supplier | Local support |
| 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 owner's investmentWe 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 owner's investment 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 owner's investment, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Is it worth it for a small hospital?
Quote by bed count and decide.
Will it improve reviews?
A call that is answered helps.
Who looks after it?
Agree maintenance.
