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
On many floors, a call that rings in the wrong place is lost. Here is how a call system keeps floors connected.
Key takeaways
- A station per floor
- Supervisor view
- Escalation
- One system, many floors
01The problem
In a hospital with several floors, a nurse at the station on the third floor cannot hear a patient on the second. Each floor needs its own station and a way to escalate. A system that shows calls per floor, and lets a supervisor see all of them, keeps every floor covered.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Floor plan | A station and lamps per floor |
| Backbone network | Cabling between floors |
| Supervisor display | A view across floors |
| Growth | Add floors without starting again |
| 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 multi-storey hospitalWe 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 multi-storey hospital 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 multi-storey hospital, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can one system cover many floors?
Yes, with a network backbone.
What about lifts and stairs?
Cable routes are planned at the survey.
Who sees all floors?
A supervisor display.
