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
A mother who has just given birth cannot walk down a corridor to find a midwife. Here is why a maternity ward needs a call system at every bed.
Key takeaways
- Within reach
- Midwives know the bed
- Calm for visitors
- Night cover
01The problem
A new mother is tired, sore and may be holding a baby. When she needs a midwife she cannot get up, call out or walk to the desk. On a busy ward the midwife is with another mother two rooms away. A button within reach, a lit lamp over the door and the bed named at the station turn a worried wait into a short one.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Reach from the bed | Button within reach of a mother holding a baby |
| Bathroom call point | Within reach from the toilet and shower |
| Quiet sound | A tone that does not wake sleeping babies |
| Wipeable surfaces | Agree cleaning 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 maternity 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 maternity 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 maternity ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can relatives press the button?
Yes. Brief them at admission.
Will the sound wake the babies?
Choose a tone and volume agreed with the matron.
Is it needed in a small maternity?
Yes, even a few beds benefit.
