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 with limited movement cannot reach for help. Here is why an orthopaedic ward needs a nurse call system.
Key takeaways
- Reach is everything
- Pendants and large buttons
- Bathroom support
- Nurses see the bed
01The problem
A patient in traction or a cast cannot lean across the bed to find a button. If the button is out of reach it is not a call system. Placement decides everything: where the button sits, what can be pressed with one hand, and whether a pendant stays within reach.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Placement for limited movement | Check from the patient's actual position |
| Large or pendant buttons | Easy to press with one hand |
| Cord management | Cords that do not tangle with equipment |
| Cleaning | Wipeable and robust |
| 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 orthopaedic wardWe 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 orthopaedic ward 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 orthopaedic ward, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can patients in traction use it?
With a button placed within reach and large enough to press.
Are pendants better?
For some patients, yes.
Who decides placement?
The nurse in charge, with us, at the survey.
