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
If every call sounds the same, staff stop hearing them. Here is how good design avoids it.
Key takeaways
- Placement avoids accidents
- Different tones
- A quieter station
- Calls still mean something
01The problem
A system that rings constantly teaches staff to ignore it. Good design reduces false alarms: well-placed buttons that are not pressed by accident, different tones for different calls and a station that is not shouting all day. The aim is a call that still means something.
02How a call travels
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Button placement | Avoid accidental pressing |
| Tone design | Different tones for different calls |
| Volume | Set with staff |
| Review | Look at call patterns after a month |
| 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 ward with call fatigueWe 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 ward with call fatigue 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 ward with call fatigue, and say clearly that the system supports staff and does not replace rounds.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Can the system tell calls apart?
With different buttons and tones.
How do we reduce false calls?
Placement and a short briefing.
Do you review after install?
Yes, after a month.
