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
Nurses leave wards that exhaust them. Here is how a call system takes some of the strain out of the job.
Key takeaways
- Less walking
- Less shouting
- Fewer interruptions
- Respect for the job
01The problem
A nurse who spends the night walking corridors, being shouted at for help and interrupted by relatives is a nurse thinking about leaving. A call system does not fix staffing, but it removes the guesswork: calls arrive with the room attached and nurses are no longer the human alarm for thirty beds.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Staff input | Ask nurses what annoys them now |
| Tones and lamps | Set with the team |
| Handsets or pagers | For nurses on rounds |
| Review | Ask again after a month |
| 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 hospital that wants to keep its nursesWe 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 hospital that wants to keep its nurses 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 hospital that wants to keep its nurses, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Will it keep nurses?
It helps remove one daily frustration.
Do nurses like it?
Involve them in the design.
Does it replace staff?
No.
