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
Postnatal mothers and newborns need help between rounds. Here is how a nurse call system answers that gap on a Kenyan postnatal ward.
Key takeaways
- Help between rounds
- Reassurance
- Relatives are not messengers
- Fewer interruptions
01The problem
On a postnatal ward the rounds are scheduled but needs are not. A baby will not feed, a mother feels faint, a drip finishes. Without a call system the mother waits for the next round or sends a relative to find a nurse. A call at the bed that lights the door and names the room closes that gap.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bedside reach | Buttons reachable from bed and chair |
| Corridor lamp | One per room, visible in the dim |
| Station display | Names the room and bed |
| Visiting hours | Plan for relatives pressing the button |
| 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 postnatal 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 postnatal 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 postnatal 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 rounds?
No. It adds a way to call between them.
Can a mother with a baby use it?
Yes, with a large button within easy reach.
How many buttons per room?
One per bed, plus a call point in the bathroom.
