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 call system is easiest to plan before the walls go up. Here is what to decide at design stage.
Key takeaways
- Conduit in the walls
- Stations in the right place
- Room for growth
- One plan, one handover
01The problem
At design stage the cabling, back-boxes and stations can be placed exactly where they are needed. After the walls are painted every change is a repair. Designing the call system in with the architects means fewer compromises: stations in the right place, conduit in the walls and room for growth.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Early involvement | Bring us in at design stage |
| Back-boxes and conduit | Placed with the electrician |
| Spare capacity | Plan for expansion |
| Coordination | With security, fire and network teams |
| 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 new 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 new 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 new hospital, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
When should we involve you?
As early as the floor plans.
Do you work with architects?
Yes.
Can we change it later?
Yes, but it is easier to plan first.
