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
Patients spend hours in a chair and need staff when something feels wrong. Here is how a call system supports a dialysis unit.
Key takeaways
- Press from the chair
- The team sees the chair
- Calm for long sessions
- Coverage for every chair
01The problem
A dialysis patient sits for hours, connected to a machine, unable to get up. If something feels wrong the patient needs to call without moving far. Staff move between chairs. A call at the chair that lights a lamp and names the chair tells the team where to go.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Chair count | A button at every chair |
| Reach | Within reach of a patient connected to a machine |
| Display | Names the chair |
| Cleaning | Wipeable and agreed with infection control |
| 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 dialysis 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 dialysis 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 dialysis unit, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Does every chair need a button?
Yes.
Can staff answer by voice?
With an IP system.
Is it noisy?
Tone set with the unit.
