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
Eye, ENT and other specialist hospitals still have patients who need to call. Here is how a call system fits.
Key takeaways
- Recovery beds covered
- Unfamiliar patients
- Quality of care
- Scales to your size
01The problem
A specialist hospital may have fewer overnight beds than a general one, but its patients are often recovering from procedures and unfamiliar with the building. A clear call button and a quick response are part of the quality of care they expect.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bed count | Quote by beds |
| Recovery areas | Cover them |
| Simple labelling | For first-time patients |
| Maintenance | Agree a plan |
| 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 specialist hospitalWe 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 specialist hospital 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 specialist hospital, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Do specialist hospitals need one?
Wherever patients stay, yes.
Is it complicated?
No. Quoted to your layout.
Can staff carry alerts?
With pagers.
