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
Patients waking from theatre need staff close, and staff need a quick way to call help. Here is how a call system helps.
Key takeaways
- Call help without leaving
- Clear alerts
- Quiet when it can be
- Coverage for every bay
01The problem
A recovery room has patients waking at different times and a small team watching them. When one patient needs an extra nurse, the team needs to call help without leaving that patient. A call point within reach of the nurse and a clear alert at the station do that.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Point per bay | Every bay has a call point |
| Staff-side buttons | Within reach of the nurse at the bed |
| Alert sound | Audible without startling patients |
| Display | A message that names the bay |
| 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 recovery roomWe 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 recovery room 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 recovery room, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Is it for patients or staff?
Both, depending on the bay design.
Who designs it?
We quote to the unit's brief.
Is a display needed?
A bay display helps in a large room.
