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
A casualty department is the busiest place in a hospital. Here is how call buttons and a clear alert help staff and waiting patients.
Key takeaways
- Cubicle call points
- Staff assist
- Clear display
- Fewer interruptions
01The problem
In casualty a patient in a cubicle may wait while staff handle someone else. If something changes, the patient needs a way to call. Staff also need a way to call colleagues quickly without leaving the bedside. Call points in cubicles and a clear display at the station reduce the shouting.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cubicle count | A call point per cubicle and bay |
| Staff assist button | For calling colleagues |
| Display position | Visible across the department |
| Robust fittings | Built for a busy, rough environment |
| 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 casualty departmentWe 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 casualty department 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 casualty department, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Is it only for wards?
No. Casualty cubicles benefit too.
Can staff call each other?
Yes, with a staff-assist button.
Does it replace triage?
No. It supports it.
