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
When a few nurses cover many beds, every walk matters. Here is why a call system matters most at night.
Key takeaways
- Where first
- No wasted walks
- Calm nights
- A record of nights
01The problem
At night two nurses may cover thirty beds. Every unnecessary walk down a corridor is time not spent with a patient. A call system that says which room called, and how urgent, lets the team go where they are needed first.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Station position | Where the night nurse sits |
| Mobile alerts | Pagers or handsets for the nurse on rounds |
| Tone and lamp brightness | Gentle at night |
| Backup power | Night is when a power cut hurts most |
| 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 night shift 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 night shift 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 night shift 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 replace a nurse?
No. It makes few nurses more effective.
Can alerts follow nurses?
With pagers or handsets.
Is it loud at night?
Tone is agreed with the nurse in charge.
