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
Adding a wing should not mean replacing the call system. Here is how to plan for growth.
Key takeaways
- Add rooms, not systems
- One station can see all
- Spare capacity
- No double training
01The problem
Hospitals grow: a new ward, a new floor, a new block. A call system that cannot grow forces a choice between two systems side by side or a full replacement. Choosing a system that extends on the network means the new wing joins the old one.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Growth limit | How many devices the system supports |
| Network capacity | Switches and cabling |
| Station plan | Per wing or shared |
| Compatibility | Parts that will still be available |
| 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 extensionWe 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 extension 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 extension, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can we extend later?
Yes, with a network-based system.
Will old and new work together?
We plan for it.
Do we need a second station?
Often one per wing.
