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
Even ten beds benefit from a call button. Here is how a small clinic can set one up simply.
Key takeaways
- Small and simple
- Wireless where possible
- Can grow
- Feels safe
01The problem
A ten-bed clinic does not need a big system, but a patient at the back still needs to be heard. A few buttons, a lamp or two and a receiver at the nurse's desk are enough to make the clinic feel safe. It can grow with the clinic.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Beds and rooms | Count them |
| Wireless range | Test in your building |
| Receiver position | Where staff sit |
| Growth | Choose a system that can extend |
| 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 small clinicWe 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 small clinic 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 small clinic, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Is it too big for us?
No. We quote by bed count.
Does it need cabling?
Wireless options may not.
Can we add rooms later?
Yes.
