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
Old buildings can be fitted with a modern call system without major works. Here is how.
Key takeaways
- Ward by ward
- Wireless where walls allow
- Surface cabling
- No big works
01The problem
Many Kenyan hospitals are housed in older buildings with thick walls and no spare conduit. Replacing the call system is possible without rebuilding: surface cabling, wireless buttons and a few well-placed lamps can bring a ward up to date in days, ward by ward.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Wall and ceiling check | Survey the structure first |
| Wireless range | Test in thick walls |
| Cable routes | Plan trunking |
| Phasing | Which ward first |
| 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 an older hospital buildingWe 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 an older hospital building 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 an older hospital building, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can we fit it without closing a ward?
Usually, working in phases.
Do thick walls block wireless?
They can. We test.
How long does a ward take?
We confirm at the survey.
