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
Children cannot always say what is wrong, and parents are anxious. Here is why a paediatric ward needs a nurse call system.
Key takeaways
- Parents can call
- Fast to the right cot
- Fewer anxious trips
- Child-safe fittings
01The problem
A parent at a child's bedside is the one who presses for help, and the parent is worried. If the call vanishes into a corridor the worry grows. A call that lights the door lamp and names the bed tells the nurse where to go and tells the parent the nurse has been told.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Child-safe placement | Cords short or out of reach of small children |
| Guardian button | Within reach of the parent's chair |
| Easy-clean fittings | Wipeable and agreed with infection control |
| Sound level | Gentle for sleeping children |
| 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 paediatric 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 paediatric 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 paediatric ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can children press it?
Place it for the parent; keep cords out of a child's reach.
Is it noisy?
Tone and volume are set with the nurse in charge.
Does it work in cot rooms?
Yes, one button per cot or bed.
