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
Day surgery patients come and go in hours, and still need a way to call. Here is how a call system helps.
Key takeaways
- A call at every stage
- Staff know where
- Patients feel looked after
- Quick turnover
01The problem
In a day surgery unit patients move quickly between waiting, theatre and recovery. At each stage they may need help and staff are scattered. A call at the bed or chair and a clear message at the station keep patients from being forgotten between steps.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Stage coverage | Waiting, bed and recovery areas |
| Mobile staff | Pagers or handsets for nurses away from the desk |
| Display | Names the bay |
| Simple fittings | Easy to clean between patients |
| 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 day surgery unitWe 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 day surgery unit 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 day surgery unit, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Where are buttons needed?
Wherever patients wait or recover.
Can nurses carry alerts?
With pagers or handsets.
Is it worth it for a small unit?
Yes, quote by bay count.
