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 matrons and nurse managers should ask for, so the system helps nurses instead of adding noise.
Key takeaways
- Sounds you can live with
- Lamps you can see
- A station where you sit
- Training that fits shifts
01The problem
The matron lives with the system every day. A system that nurses love gets used and tested; one that annoys them is ignored. This guide covers what matrons should ask for: sounds nurses can live with, lamps they can see, a station where they sit and training that fits their shifts.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Tone and volume | Agree with your team |
| Station position | Where nurses actually sit |
| Handsets or pagers | For nurses on rounds |
| Training | At each shift change |
| 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 nurse manager's 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 nurse manager's 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 nurse manager's ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Who chooses the tone?
You, with us.
Can we change settings later?
Yes, ask us.
What if staff dislike it?
Review after a month and adjust.
