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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 medical ward runs on many small needs through the day and night. Here is why a call system keeps it calm.
Key takeaways
- The quiet patient is heard
- Less shouting
- Priority at a glance
- Nurses work in order
01The problem
A medical ward is full of patients with needs that cannot wait for the next round: pain, thirst, a drip, a trip to the bathroom. When every need arrives as a shout, the loudest patient is served first. A call system lets quiet patients be heard as well.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Buttons for every bed | Count beds, not rooms |
| Bathroom call points | At every toilet and shower |
| Station position | Where nurses sit and walk |
| Training | Short briefing for every shift |
| 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 medical 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 medical 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 medical ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Does it quiet a noisy ward?
It removes the need to shout for help.
How many nurses does it need?
It helps most where few cover many beds.
Can we start with one ward?
Yes.
